Sport and Exercise Sciences for Health and Performance

This research-oriented master's at Ruhr University Bochum's Faculty of Sport Science focuses on sport and exercise sciences in relation to health and performance. It is designed to combine academic rigor with the needs of relevant practical fields in sport, health, and performance support.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published.

English requirements

The official programme information requires B2 CEFR English. Accepted proof includes IELTS 6.5, TOEFL paper-based 550, TOEFL computer-based 213, TOEFL iBT 80, or a bachelor's degree from an exclusively English-speaking institution.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a bachelor's degree in sport science with 180 CP or a comparable degree; the official programme information also expects scientific-medical studies worth at least 9 CP.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

362.40 EUR social contribution per semester for Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 362.40 EUR social contribution per semester for Summer Semester 2026.

candidates will require for the demands and challenges of the career world, with an international focus and emphasis on managerial positions.

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