Program Overview
The European Culture and Economy (ECUE) at Ruhr University of Bochum is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German 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 humanities. 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 European Culture and Economy (ECUE) 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Location: Bochum, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Culture and Economy (ECUE) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introductory Colloquium/ Intercultural Competence
- European Law;
- Economic Ethics
- European economic history
- EU English
- Introduction to Micro and Macroeconomics
- European integration and European economic policy
- Political System of the EU
- Sociological Statistic + Exercises
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
If you wish to apply for the master studies program ECUE, you need to fulfil the following requirements:
- Completed Bachelors studies of at least six semesters (minimum of 180 Credit Points) in humanities, cultural, social or economic sciences at a German university
- Or a foreign Academic degree (B.A. or equivalent) in humanities, cultural, social or economic sciences (in this case the equivalence of your degree will be examined by the examination board ECUE)
- NEW since 2016: submission of an essay
- Good to excellent final grade (at least 1.9 referred to the German grading system)
- German and English language skills (see language prerequisites)
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 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
Jul, 2026
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- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
