Program Overview
The Computational Engineering at Ruhr University of Bochum is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computational Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Bochum, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computational Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Compulsary courses: Mathematical Aspects of Differential Equations and Numerical Mathematics, Mechanical Modelling of Materials, Computer-Oriented Design of Steel Structures, Modern Programming Concepts in Engineering, Finite Element Methods in Linear Structural Mechanics
- Compulsory optional subjects: Tensor Theory in Mechanics and Engineering.
- Optional subjects: Training of Competences (part 1)
- Compulsory courses: Fluid Dynamics, Continuum Mechanics
- Compulsory optional subjects
- Compulsory optional subjects: Dynamics of Structures, Design Optimization, Advanced Control Methods for Adaptive Mechanical Systems, Computational Wind Engineering, Computational Plasticity.
- Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To gain entrance to one of these programmes you need to have already completed a B.A./B.Sc. or equivalent. These programmes are partially or fully in English, so you must be able to demonstrate a high proficiency in English to gain admission. German language requirements are less than usual or not required at all. In some cases German language courses are offered as part of the programme.
Language requirements
The language of instruction is English. Therefore you need to proof that you have a sufficient knowledge of the English language.
To be accepted you should fulfil at least one of the following requirements:
completion of your previous study programme in English (this means that ALL your teachers spoke English during your lectures) ,TOEFL computer based 215, the score must not be older than two years and sent officially from the Educational Testing Service (ETS); Institution Code: 3038
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Ruhr University of Bochum
Ruhr University of Bochum
Bochum, Germany
The Ruhr University Bochum is a public research university located in the southern hills of the central Ruhr area, Bochum, Germany. It was founded in 1962 as the first new public university in...
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
