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Ruhr University Bochum
Bochum
International Humanitarian Action
Subjects: Humanitarian Aid;Disaster Relief;Refugee Assistance
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The Master’s degree programme in Humanitarian Action is a Joint European Master’s Degree that offers a top-tier inter-university and interdisciplinary academic qualification. This program is ideal for those currently working or aspiring to work in humanitarian action. The curriculum blends rigorous theoretical knowledge with practical skills, supported by the esteemed Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA), a collaboration of ten European universities. Students can specialize in various fields, including: - Humanitarian Action Management - Humanitarian International Law - International Relations in Humanitarian Action - Public Health/Medicine in Humanitarian Action - Anthropology in Humanitarian Action - International Organisations in Humanitarian Emergencies This Master’s degree equips you with the expertise needed to excel in the humanitarian sector, ensuring you are well-prepared to make a meaningful impact.
Program Information
| Study Location | Bochum |
| Start Semester | Summer, Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 360 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | B2 |
| IELTS | 5 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | 72 |
All applicants need to prove very good proficiency in English, i.e. at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). English from 5th grade until Abitur in Germany a minimum score of 72 in the internet-based TOEFL a minimum score of 5.0 in the IELTS a certificate of the language centre of Heidelberg University with "good" (2.0) or better
Qualification Requirements
experience (internship, volunteering etc.) in the field of humanitarian action or in related fields enjoy: interdisciplinary questions and issues in an international environment struggle through: interdisciplinary requirements and a labour and time-consuming degree course This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects Law Medicine International relations/political science Sociology/social science Anthropology/ethnology Psychology Management/economics Geography/regional science Communication and media science Graduates from this degree programme frequently work in UN organisations in non-governmental organisations in governmental organisations in international organisations in academic and research organisations
Document Requirements
Copy of the passport Proof of the passed language test (German) in an officially certified copy You can find a list of accepted proof of language proficiency here. Officially certified copy of school report (original language and a German or English translation) Degree certificate from the university in an officially certified copy (original language and a German or English translation) + list of individual grades Possibly proof of the completed university entrance examination (e.g. from Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, etc.) in an officially certified copy Possibly an officially certified copy of the assessment test to determine the eligibility of foreign applicants for studies at institutions of higher education in Germany (Feststellungsprüfung) APS certificate (only for applicants with certificates from China, Vietnam or India) Please note collective APS for other universities are not accepted!
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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