Computational Engineering (CompEng) Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Owing to the international focus of the programme, all lectures and examinations are held in English.

Numerical simulations based on realistic computational models along with experimental verification methods have become indispensable tools for advanced computer-oriented engineering. The Master's course of study provides the key qualifications in:

• civil and structural engineering
• engineering mechanics
• finite element analysis
• computational fluid mechanics
• mathematics
• advanced programming

These qualifications are required for innovatively designing and analysing high-tech engineering systems and materials.

The research-oriented focus of the Master’s programme ensures that students are well prepared for subsequent PhD studies.
Most of the lecturers spent an important part of their career in countries abroad, thus having profound teaching skills paired with a lot of international experience.
Founded in the year 2000 and with more than 650 graduates so far, the Master's programme Computational Engineering at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of the first and most successful international degree programmes in the field of computational engineering in Germany.

In general, courses take place during the semester in the form of face-to-face lectures on campus. Some courses are held as online lectures/exercises or in a blended learning format. For all courses, lecture notes or other recordings are available online. However, the exams can only be written in person.

Non-EU applicants: 15 May for the following winter semester
EU and national applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

The Master's programme starts every winter semester and takes four semesters (two years) to complete. During the first semester, all students attend basic courses in mathematics, structural engineering, numerical methods and mechanics. During the second and third semesters, students complete some compulsory and several elective courses. The fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis. Students are free to either write their Master's theses in an academic environment at various university departments or in the industry while being supported by a lecturer of the Master's programme. Due to the faculty's close connections to the industry, support can be offered to students in finding a suitable company with which to cooperate. After completion of the programme, the successful candidates are awarded the title Master of Science (MSc) by the Ruhr-Universität Bochum.

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No tuition fees

Students have to pay a social contribution fee of approx. 330 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

Applicants can be admitted to the Master’s programme if they have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline as well as mathematics or a comparable subject. Students who completed their Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science, IT, architecture or with an MBA will not be accepted.

The language of instruction is English. You thus have to furnish proof that you have sound English language skills. To be accepted to the programme, at least one of the following requirements must be fulfilled:

• completion of your first degree programme in English (this means that all lectures must have been held in English)
• TOEFL: minimum score – paper-based 550, computer-based 215, Internet-based 79 (The TOEFL score must not be older than two years.)
• IELTS (Academic): minimum score 6.0 (overall band score, the IELTS score must not be older than two years)

Non-EU applicants: 15 May for the following winter semester
EU and national applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

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/en/deutschlandstipendium-information-students.

International students with good to very good academic performance who need financial support during the final phase of study can receive a graduation grant from the International Office at RUB:
https://international.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/scholarships-international-office.

In the city of Bochum, you can find different types of accommodation. On average, students in Bochum pay approximately 350 to 600 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, students have their own single room and share a kitchen and bathroom with other students, they rent an apartment with a private bathroom and kitchen, or they share 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/.

The programme coordinators offer individualised career counselling for all Computational Engineering students. In addition to this, the RUB Career Service checks students’ application documents, organises career-related events, workshops and counselling sessions, and provides information materials in German and English.

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