MSc Geography at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Geography at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Master programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it bridges the gap between natural science and humanities by integrating the entire spatial aspects of the relationship between humans and their environment.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Urban and Landscape Ecology; Regional Development Management; Geomatics.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in the field of urban planning; in the environmental protection industry; in the field of geo data management; in the field of real estate development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply directly to the faculty. Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: deep interest in soil as a research topic; no fear of English and mathematics; good understanding of the fundamental methods and subjects taught in the Bachelor’s degree programme. Suited for graduates of: Geography; Land-use Planning; Urban Planning; Landscape Planning & Management or related subjects.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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