Application, admission, enrollment
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German Studies or Mechanical Engineering? RUB offers the entire spectrum of subjects from humanities and social sciences to engineering and natural sciences to medicine.

Important note

Unfortunately, the personal consultation hours of the Admissions Office cannot take place on 25, 26 and 28 November 2024 due to internal training.

In urgent cases, the colleagues at the Registrar's Office will endeavour to assist you in clarifying your concerns.

Application, Admission, Enrollment

Application and enrollment at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) are easy: For non-restricted degree programs, interested students who meet all admission requirements are sure to get a place and can simply enrol. For degree programs with restricted admission, you can apply for a place via a our application portal.

Requirements and Procedure

Find out what you need to know about admission requirements, application and admission as well as enrollment on these pages.

Information for International Students
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Enrollment / Matriculation

In principle, you can enrol for non-restricted degree programs if you meet all the requirements. Depending on which degree program and subject you have chosen and which applicant group you belong to, you will have to observe different requirements, procedures and certificates - so please inform yourself before you enroll.

Ausweisübergabe bei der Einschreibung

No matter whether you have chosen a non-restricted Bachelor's programme or have accepted admission to a restricted degree programme: In order to study at RUB, you must enrol on time.

Advice on Application Questions

If you have any questions, the following RUB counseling services are there for you:

Questions about your admission and application: Admissions Office

Questions about your enrollment: Enrollment Office

Subject-specific questions: Subject advisory service

Questions about study orientation, study financing and many other topics

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