History & Philosophy of Science and Logic (HPS+Logic) Ruhr-Universität Bochum

History & Philosophy of Science and Logic (HPS+Logic) is a four-semester programme leading to the degree MA ("Master of Arts"). HPS+Logic focuses on the reflection of science in theoretical, historical and socio-cultural terms as well as with respect to its logical-rational foundations and formal methods and tools. Compared to previous HPS+Logic programmes in Germany and abroad, HPS+Logic is characterised by its integrative structure, since it includes logic as well as cultural and social science sub-disciplines in the curriculum. HPS+Logic is addressed to Bachelor's degree holders both from the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and the humanities.

Under the leadership of the Institute for Philosophy, the following disciplines contribute to the course programme of HPS+Logic: History, German Studies, General and Comparative Literature, Media Studies, Educational Science, Social Sciences, Law, Computer Science, and Medicine. This results in a course programme that is probably unique in its diversity (about 60-70 courses each semester). Based on this diversity, the students of HPS+Logic are trained to become "bridge builders" between the humanities and the natural or computer sciences. They are enabled to understand the challenges of contemporary knowledge-based societies in their complexity and to reflect them normatively and with analytical precision.

If in the third semester students decide to undertake the "Internship Module", they get the chance to do a three-month internship in a science-related field (e.g. foundations, museums, ministries, science service providers, university administrations, publishing houses, editorial offices, etc.). In recent years, HPS+Logic has established a number of contacts with various science-related organisations, through which internships can be organised. But of course, students can also look for a suitable internship on their own, and HPS+Logic and its staff are happy to help with this.

Admission to the Master's programme is open to students who have completed at least six semesters of a Bachelor's programme with a focus on humanities or social sciences, or on mathematics, natural sciences or engineering and who have a special aptitude for the programme. A further admission requirement is proof of

1. Foundations in philosophy and/or history of science (6 CP) and in Logic (6 CP).
2. In the case of a degree with a mathematics/science or engineering focus, additional humanities and social science studies must be proven (30 CP).

In order to successfully apply to HPS+Logic, in addition to other documents, a motivational essay must be submitted in which the applicants explain why they want to study HPS+Logic (see application details on the homepage of the programme).

Students have to pay a social contribution fee of approx. 380 EUR per semester, including a semester ticket covering public transport in Germany (https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/re-registration-and-social-contribution).

Minimum of 950 EUR per month to cover personal and living expenses in Germany

Students with outstanding academic performance who are involved in special social activities can receive 300 EUR per month for a year from the Ruhr-Universität Scholarship Fund "Deutschlandstipendium": https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/deutschlandstipendium-informationen-fuer-studierende.

International students with good to very good academic performance who need financial support during the final phase of study can apply for different grants offered by the "International Office": https://international.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/stipendien-des-international-office.

The Career Service for International Students was established to support international students as they move from their studies into the German job market.

• Events & workshops: From networking events to online seminars – learn the best tips from career experts and meet start-ups from the region.
• Digital Career Guide: The Moodle course “Career Service for International Students” prepares you for starting a job in Germany.
• FIT4Job – Mentoring for Internationals: RUB alumni share their professional expertise and good practices 1:1 with you.
• Counselling services: Identify your talents and career goals in a personal counselling session. Our RUB Career Service team provides support in preparing application documents and interviews.

In the city of Bochum, you can find different types of accommodation. On average, students in Bochum pay approximately 400 to 800 EUR per month for a single apartment, which is below the average rent in Germany. A room in a shared apartment is usually less expensive.

About 5,000 students in Bochum live in multiple student halls close to the campus, which are run by the Akademisches Förderungswerk (AKAFÖ). In the halls, each student has a single room and shares a kitchen and bathroom with other students, rents an apartment with a private bathroom and kitchen, or shares an apartment with one or several flatmates. 

More information on the student halls can be found at https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/wohnen.

In addition, private and church-affiliated student halls accommodate up to 1,000 students: http://www.stuwo.de/wohnheim-region/bochum/.