At Ruhr-Universität, all German nationals interested in studying a degree course that is subject to restrictions must submit an application via the online portal. International applicants must use the online portal for degree courses that are subject to restrictions as well as for degree courses that are not subject to restrictions.

The application portal is available in the languages German and English.

• Online application

When do I apply?

The date on which the application is submitted is irrelevant for the selection and admission process. The relevant deadlines for all applicants are July 15^th for the winter semester resp. January 15^th for the summer semester.

Exceptions:

• Applicants with vocational degrees: the application deadline is April 1^st for the winter semester and October 1^st for the summer semester, and the application has to be submitted in writing.
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• Applicants for a higher semester have to apply by March 15^th for the summer semester and by September 15^th for the winter semester. Here, too, the application must be submitted in writing.
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Information Portal Admission

The information portal admission lets applicants track their application and accept or reject a university place that is offered to them. Admission letters are available for download after the admission process on the information portal is completed. Rejection letters are likewise available for download on the information portal after the application process is completed.

• Information Portal Admission