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Online Services and IT Services for Students

Ruhr University offers numerous online services that are essential for a mobile and well-connected study experience. On this page, you'll find information about logging into the system for the first time, setting a password, and the various services available.

The key to all online services: your personal LoginID

All RUB students receive a personal LoginID with a verification code upon enrollment. Upon initial registration, you must create a password for your LoginID. Almost all RUB online services can be accessed with these credentials.

How do I access RUB's online services?

  • RUB-LoginID

You must set a password for your LoginID. To do this, you will need the verification code, which, along with your LoginID, is included in your enrollment documents. Please set the password using this link:

First-time registration

  • Email address

Upon enrollment, you have received your own Ruhr University email address. This will play a central role in your studies, as lecturers, the Registrar´s Office, the Examinations Office and others will communicate with you via this address. Therefore, be sure to keep an eye on your inbox.

Your LoginID is the login name you use to access your emails. You also need your password to log in.

Login to your email inbox

  • eCampus

You can organize your studies online via RUB eCampus. You can use the platform to register for courses and exams, create your individual timetable, print your certificate of enrollment, and manage your personal data. Access to the Deutschlandticket is also available via eCampus.

Login to eCampus

  • FlexNow

If you are enrolled in a business administration, engineering, or applied computer science program, you will use an additional platform called "FlexNow" to register for exams or print a transcript of records.

Login to FlexNow

Organizing and Managing the Studies: eCampus

With your LoginID and password, you have access to many practical eCampus services related to organizing your studies. These include:

  • access the personal RUB mail account.
  • download study certificates and the Semester Deutschlandticket.
  • update your postal address.
  • view fees and charges due and paid to the Registrar's Office (e.g. semester fees).
  • register for exams and view exam results and credits (CampusOffice).
  • register for courses and create a timetable (CampusOffice).

Login to eCampus

Everything within Reach: the RUB App
RUB App
Handy mit der geöffneten RUB mobile-App

The RUB app helps you navigate around the campus, facilitates quick access to key RUB services, supplies you with up-to-date information on the latest news, lets you view the Mensa menu, provides direct access to RUB images and videos and much more.

DOWNLOAD APP

Literature Research

The RUB's library portal, with its digital library, offers access to numerous online catalogs. To borrow items, you need the free "RUB Bib" app. A traditional library card is no longer issued, but library users have a personal account where they can view reservations and loan periods. Log in to the app using your LoginID and the corresponding password.

Website of the university library

WI-FI on Campus: eduroam

RUB students can log in to the eduroam network with the LoginID and password. Universities and organizations in over 100 countries participate in the eduroam (educational roaming) project, allowing students to use their partner networks abroad free of charge. So don't be surprised if you suddenly get Wi-Fi via eduroam on your mobile phone while on vacation. You're obviously near a partner university.

SET UP WI-FI

Help with questions and problems

  • IT.SERVICES
    The IT.SERVICES department provides information and communication services as well as media technology at Ruhr University and is the first point of contact for any problems: in person at the service center, by phone, and online via the helpdesk form.

IT.SERVICES Support

  • Questions about eCampus and CampusOffice
    The IT.SERVICES eCampus helpdesk deals with problems and questions concerning eCampus. The eCampus helpdesk website provides FAQs and tutorials as well as a list of CampusOffice training courses.

Go to eCampus Helpdesk

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