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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!

Illustration zweier Figuren, die gemeinsam etwas betrachten

During Mental Health Week from October 14 to 17, the Psychological Student Advisory Service will be focusing on the topic of mental health for students.

Studierende mit Campusplan

The International Office invites all new international students at RUB to their welcome events. All important information for the start of your studies is available here.

Studierende auf dem Campus der Ruhr-Universität Bochum

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

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).

Beratung und Anlaufstellen

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.

Aktivitäten neben dem Studium

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
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