MA European Culture and Economy (ECUE)

Ruhr Universitat Bochum · Bochum, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Bochum
Apply by
Register by 15 July 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Ruhr Universitat Bochum does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Bachelor's or equivalent degree (in disciplines like political science, social science, economics, international relations, cultural studies, literature and language studies, history, philosophy) with good results and grades (at least 2.3 according to the German grading system) The contents of your BA (or equivalent first) studies should serve as a profound basis for the ECUE Master's programme. You must prove at least 20 credit points besides your major subject (see MA ECUE website). German and English language certificates for the MA ECUE English language certificate for the MA ECUE English track ECUE application form (see MA ECUE website) University diplomas (see MA ECUE website) Application essay (see MA ECUE website)
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4.5 Reading: 4.5 Listening: 4.5 Speaking: 4.5 Writing: 4.5 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 87 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4.5 Reading: 4.5 Listening: 4.5 Speaking: 4.5 Writing: 4.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 87 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 IELTS Academic: 6 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom TestDaF: TDN 4 Reading: TDN 4 Listening: TDN 4 Speaking: TDN 4 Writing: TDN 4 Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH): DSH-2
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 4 June - 15 July
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About this programme

The study programme is structured to provide for interdisciplinary studies; social, political science and cultural studies disciplines actively interface with economic disciplines. In this content, the study programme focuses on the international context, and in particular on the European context. The lead faculty for the Master's programme is the Faculty of Social Science. The programme also involves the Faculties of Economics, History, Philology and the Faculty of Philosophy and Education. This approach guarantees a wide-ranging selection of courses and course contents. The study focus encompasses both interdisciplinary and disciplinary courses. The programme offers basic modules (first study year) in: Philosophy and European Law European Economic History Culture and Language European Economics European Policy and European Society Empirical Research Methods A specialisation in two of the above-mentioned fields takes place during the second year of study. In addition, a special research seminar is offered in combination with a four-day excursion to Brussels. It is possible to integrate a two- to three-month internship during the second year of study.

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