- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Essen
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Biology
Annotation
The course in Biodiversity is one of two courses run by the university. Universität Duisburg-Essen and Ruhruniversität Bochum have also decided to merge the expert knowledge on Biodiversity at both campuses into one course of study.
Admission requirements
Applications for the winter semester are submitted to the enrolment office of Ruhr-Universität Bochum:
Lecture period
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
- 07.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026
For further information, please note the following deadlines:
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026
For further information, please note the following deadlines:
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Until 15.07.2026
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
Information and deadlines for the recognition of study and examination achievements from your previous studies can be found at:
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German