Medieval and Renaissance Studies Ruhr University Bochum
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Bochum
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- History
- Mediaeval History
Admission modus
Without admission restriction
Admission requirements
B.A. degree in one of the subjects forming part of the core areas at the Ruhr University (English language and literature, German language and literature, history, art history), equivalent studies at another university, or a B.A.degree in one of the complementary subjects forming part of this course at the RUB with distinct specialisation in the Middle Ages or Early Modern Age
-\tobligatory guidance meeting (a certificate will be issued for this)
-\tProof of knowledge of Latin, English and another modern foreign language; the additional modern foreign language can be replaced by the Graecum (Greek language examination) or Hebraicum (Hebrew language examination). Knowledge of English must be proven at level B1 of the common European Framework for Languages, and at a level B2 for knowledge of another modern foreign language.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 13.10.2026 - 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
02.11.2026 - 30.04.2027
Information on enrolment in open admission degree programmes, including deadlines, will be published in a timely manner under https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/immatrikulation-einschreibung. Information on admission to Master's degree courses can be found at: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/bewerbung-zum-masterEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
02.11.2026 - 30.04.2027
Information on enrolment in open admission degree programmes, including deadlines, will be published in a timely manner under https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/immatrikulation-einschreibung.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
02.11.2026 - 30.04.2027
Information on admission to Master's degree courses can be found at: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/bewerbung-zum-masterDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
02.11.2026 - 15.04.2027
Information on admission to Master's degree courses can be found at: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/bewerbung-zum-master-fuer-internationale
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
07.05.2026 - 15.10.2027
For more information, please see https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studierendensekretariat/studium/einschreibung/index.html.de for the necessary steps to take up an open admission degree course at the Ruhr University Bochum.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
07.05.2026 - 15.10.2027
For more information please see https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studierendensekretariat/studium/bewerbung_zulassung/hoehere_fachsemester.html.de for the necessary steps to change to a higher study semester with open admission at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
07.05.2026 - 15.10.2027
The online application for the Ruhr-Universität Bochum for a winter semester is usually possible starting from the beginning of May.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
07.05.2026 - 15.10.2027
The online application for the Ruhr-Universität Bochum for a winter semester is usually possible starting from the beginning of May.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
The social security contribution for the 2026 summer semester is EUR 362.40.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German