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Built to change: That's the attitude of Ruhr University Bochum. Since 1965, it has been the driving force behind the transformation from a mining district to a knowledge region. Its spirit of reform defies academic tradition. The motive: Education for all!

For winter semester 2025/2026

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You can apply now online for Bachelor's and Master's programmes in winter semester 2025/26. The application ends on 15 July 2025.

Studierende auf dem Campus der Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Overview

Programs of Study

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

Offers & Information

Information for prospective students and pupils (in German language only)

Prior to the degree course

Information for students

Studying at RUB

Information for (prospective) graduates

After graduation

Semester Times & Deadlines

Overview

Studying at RUB

Online-Portal Bewerbung: Studentin am PC

For international prospective students

Application

Are you an international applicant and would like to study at Ruhr University Bochum? Please note that you must apply for all degree programs (both with restricted admission and free admission).

Study Services

Counseling

How should I support myself during my degree? What if problems occur? Students are not alone with these questions: Specially trained teams of counselors listen, give food for thought and practical advice.

Extracurricular Activities

Student Life

University life is more than studying: the campus is waiting to be discovered, the Ruhr area to be conquered. A wealth of leisure activities awaits RUB students in their new city.

Courses for International Exchange Students

Course Catalogs