Bachelor
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Medicine & Health
Neuroscience (International Graduate School) (IGSN)Neuroscience
Bachelor
About the Program
Candidates will prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of neuroscience (project duration: four years). Research topics are olfaction, vision and acting, robotics, learning and memory, cortical and synaptic plasticity, neuron-glia interaction, signal transduction, cerebral asymmetries, clinical neuropsychology, neurodegenerative diseases, computational neuroscience and developmental neuroscience. For details on current research projects, see: http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/igsn. The study programme includes a semester-wide neuroscience lecture "From Molecules to Cognition", oral and written thesis proposals, progress reports and a final report, semester-wide lecture series with external speakers, annual workshops and special symposia, a course in grant writing and technical training.
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Candidates will prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of neuroscience (project duration: four years). Research topics are olfaction, vision and acting, robotics, learning and memory, cortical and synaptic plasticity, neuron-glia interaction, signal transduction, cerebral asymmetries, clinical neuropsychology, neurodegenerative diseases, computational neuroscience and developmental neuroscience. For details on current research projects, see: http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/igsn. The study programme includes a semester-wide neuroscience lecture "From Molecules to Cognition", oral and written thesis proposals, progress reports and a final report, semester-wide lecture series with external speakers, annual workshops and special symposia, a course in grant writing and technical training.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).
Language
English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Neuroscience (International Graduate School) (IGSN) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Neuroscience (International Graduate School) (IGSN) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Is Neuroscience (International Graduate School) (IGSN) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum taught in German or English? ▼
This Bachelor programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Neuroscience (International Graduate School) (IGSN) programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Neuroscience (International Graduate School) (IGSN) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Neuroscience (International Graduate School) (IGSN)? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Ruhr-Universität Bochum — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.