Master of Science [M.S] (Biodiversity)
Field of Study:
This degree program is unique because compared to other Master's degree programs, the new "MSc Biodiversity" not only excels in terms of outstanding interdisciplinary research opportunities, but it also includes an area of research in the field of micro-organisms (fungi/protists) that is unique in the biodiversity discipline.
This course provides the opportunity to specialize in the following fields:
- Biodiversity on all levels
- Methodological competence (traditional field and lab work as well as state of the art methods)
- Taxonomy, phylogeny, and classification
- Functional Diversity and Diversity of Natural Systems
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Summer 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) does not charge tuition fees. The students must only pay a semester contribution fee of about $401 per semester. This fee includes free use of public transport in North-Rhine Westphalia, and reduced prices for food and beverages in the cafeteria (Mensa) and canteens.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A Bachelor (B.Sc.) or comparable degree in the following disciplines:
- The degree course is open to all qualified B.A. graduates in bio-science disciplines (e.g. biology, landscape ecology, geoecology, environmental science).
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Most of the courses at the RUB are held in German. Students must therefore have sufficient knowledge of German and provide evidence by obtaining one of the following language certificates:
- TestDaF with at least 16 points within an examination
- DSH (level 2 or 3)
- German Language Diploma - DSD - II
- ZOP or Goethe Certificate C2 from the Goethe Institute
- KDS or GDS from the Goethe Institute
- ÖSD language diploma C1
- telc German C1 Hochschule
- Assessment test (examination part German)
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Course Guides
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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British Council IELTS Award 2023 | Scholarship per student€ 13,047/Yr$13,047 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Kurt Hansen Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 21,726/Yr$21,726 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeNeed-Based | |
Kaad Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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