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Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Master English Social Sciences

Redesigning the Post-Industrial CityRedesigning the Post-Industrial City (RePIC)

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The program addresses the pressing issues of the transformation of post-industrial cities towards sustainability and resilience and offers a joint Master's degree from all eight partner universities. It provides the opportunity to specialise in fields such as Urban planning and governance, Architecture and Design, Urban ecology and environmental planning, Geoinformation systems, Transformation research, and Community Development and Social Services. The program requires mandatory study abroad periods.

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 Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

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)

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Urban Planning

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Redesigning the Post-Industrial City at Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Is Redesigning the Post-Industrial City at Ruhr-Universität Bochum taught in German or English? ▼

This Master 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 Redesigning the Post-Industrial City programme cost? ▼

2.250 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Redesigning the Post-Industrial City 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 Redesigning the Post-Industrial City? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). 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.

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