PhD in International Development Studies (PhD IDS)
Ruhr-University Bochum
Program Overview
The Institute of Development Research and Development Policy (IEE) at the Ruhr-University Bochum-Universität Bochum (RUB), Germany, offers an international and...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
6 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
The stated annual salary (e.g., TV-L E13: €50,000–€65,000 for 100%) refers to a full-time position. In practice, many universities and public research institutes (such as Leibniz institutes) offer part-time contracts, commonly 50%, 65%, or 75%, and only occasionally 100%. The actual salary is therefore proportional to the contract percentage. Applicants are strongly advised to clarify the employment percentage before accepting an offer.
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Official certificate confirming applicant's English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level C1 (e.g. IELTS band 7 or TOEFL iBT 94 or above, Duolingo 125 or above) If English has been your language of instruction since your secondary education, a proof of your English language proficiency is not compulsory, but it is nonetheless recommended.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Above-average advanced degree in human geography, law, social or political science, economics, development management or related subjects: qualified university degree (Master's or equivalent) with an overall grade equivalent to 2.7 (fully satisfactory) according to the German grading system after completion of relevant studies with a duration of at least four years, or qualified degree with an overall grade equivalent to 1.3 (very good) according to the German grading system after completion of relevant studies with a duration of at least three years plus preparatory studies for the PhD of usually three semesters For international degrees, the equivalence will be judged during the application process. Candidates who have to follow preparatory studies before admission to the PhD in International Development Studies can be accepted for such preparatory studies at the Ruhr-University Bochum-Universität Bochum. Applicants must submit a research proposal (five pages maximum). Guidelines for writing the research proposal are available for download on the website of the institute.
APS Certificate
Not required for PhD/doctoral programmes.
IELTS Score
IELTS 7.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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