Other bargains for RUB students include RUB’s campus licenses listed by IT.Services – such as Microsoft Office.
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Mobility & Discounts
RUB students enjoy many benefits when travelling – not just on public transport.
Free ride: full mobility in NRW with the semester ticket
The semester fee covers the costs of the ticket for public transport in Germany.
Bike Rental Next Bike
A glance at the many bike stations scattered all around the city – and especially around the campus – reveals how handy the bike rental system Metropolradruhr really is. For RUB students, the first hour is free of charge – several times in one day.
Fahrradfahren
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Home advantage: theatre flatrate for Schauspielhaus
RUB students can attend theatre productions at the renowned Schauspielhaus in Bochum as often as they wish – for free. The costs are covered by the social insurance contribution: Schauspielhaus is paid one euro per student per semester.
Other arts and cultural venues in Bochum likewise offer student discounts.
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Free library membership card
RUB students can borrow books and other media for free from the seven public libraries of the Bochum City Library and use services such as the Onleihe Ruhr, which offers access to thousands of e-books.
- Further information on the ASta-Homepage
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