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Study

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!

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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.

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Eintragung Termin in Kalender

For degree programs with restricted admission

Lottery procedure

Prospective students can apply for the lottery procedure for for degree programs with restricted admission until 30 September 2025. The results of the procedure will be published by the Admissions Office.

Offers & Information

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Bildliche beispielhafte Darstellunf eines Wegweisers.
Prior to the degree course
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Information for prospective students and pupils (in German language only)
Prior to the degree course
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Bildliche beispielhafte Darstellung einer Farbpalette und eines Papierfliegers.
Studying at RUB
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Information for students
Studying at RUB
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Bildliche beispielhafte Darstellung eines Doktorhuts.
After graduation
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Information for (prospective) graduates
After graduation
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Bildliche beispielhafte Darstellung eines Kalenderblatts.
Overview
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Semester Times & Deadlines
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Studying at RUB

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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).

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Beratung und Anlaufstellen

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.

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Aktivitäten neben dem Studium

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.

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BIldliche beispielhafte Darstellung eines Buchs.
Course Catalogs
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Courses for International Exchange Students
Course Catalogs
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