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Ruhr University Bochum
Bochum
Languages & Cultures of East Asia
Subjects: Linguistics;East Asian Studies
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The Faculty of East Asian Studies, established in 1965, aims to invigorate research and teaching in this field. Our study programs equip students to explore East Asia comprehensively and across various academic disciplines. We focus on China, Japan, and Korea, employing diverse methodologies from history, literature, philology, philosophy, political science, linguistics, and economics. Recognizing the importance of language skills, we offer extensive and thorough instruction in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, covering both modern and ancient forms. Our graduates possess linguistic proficiency, discipline-specific knowledge, cultural understanding, and analytical skills, preparing them for diverse professional paths. Depending on their specialization, our alumni thrive in business (corporations and banks), cultural organizations (museums, media), education (high schools, universities, adult education), scholarly exchange institutions, political organizations, the diplomatic service, and international organizations.
Program Information
Study Location | Bochum |
Start Semester | Summer, Winter |
Study Form | Full-time |
Study Type | Postgraduate |
Teaching Language | English, German |
Dual | No |
Remote | No |
Application Fee non-EU | No information |
Study Length | 2 Semesters |
Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
Cost per Semester | 360 EUR |
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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
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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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