Programs of Study

The degree courses at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) cover the entire spectrum of academic disciplines. Prospective students can choose from courses in the humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, engineering and medicine. Many degree courses can even be combined with each other. RUB also offers teacher training courses for the German school types “Gymnasium” and “Gesamtschule”.

Drei Studierende sehen sich auf dem RUB-Campus Inhalte auf einem Tablet an.

All Degree Programs at RUB

The entire range of study programs at RUB at a glance: All subjects, degrees and subject combinations.

Bachelor and Master: Study in Two Phases

The advantages of Bachelor's and Master's degree courses: The degrees are internationally comparable and therefore offer a wide range of career opportunities.

In addition, the two-phase degree program is very flexible: The Bachelor's degree already qualifies students for a career, so they can decide after the Bachelor's whether they want to start their career or continue with a Master's degree.

Drei Studierende laufen über den Forums-Platz vor dem Audimax und unterhalten sich.

Design, Structure & Subject Combinations

Bachelor Programs

Bachelor’s degree programs are undergraduate programs, which means that they lead to a first university degree. If you enroll a Bachelor’s degree program, you will study one or two subjects, which you can combine freely for the most part.

Mehrere Personen mit Abolsventenhüten stehen vor dem Audimax der Ruhr-Universität Bochum und unterhalten sich.

Design & Structure

Master Programs

The Master’s program usually builds on a Bachelor's degree in a related subject. At Ruhr University Bochum, the Master's phase is entitled “Living Research”. As in the Bachelor's program, one or two subjects are studied, depending on the program.

Teacher Training at RUB

RUB offers teacher training courses for the German school types “Gymnasium” and “Gesamtschule”. Special feature: The Master of Education is fully geared towards the teaching profession. The Bachelor's phase is largely regular in terms of structure and content. This means that RUB students are very flexible after completing their Bachelor's degree.

Teacher Training Program at RUB

Overview

Subject Combinations Bachelor/Teaching Degree

2-Subject Bachelor

Which Programs can I Combine?

The 2-subject Bachelor's degree program offers many possible combinations. Our overview shows all possible subject combinations and restrictions.

Further Degrees at RUB

Further Degrees: Magister Theologiae and State Examination

Some faculties also offer degree courses that do not lead to a Bachelor's or Master's degree. These are ecclesiastical degrees such as Magister Theologiae from the theological faculties and the state examination (state examination in law from the Faculty of Law, medical examinations from the Faculty of Medicine).

The subject advisors and examination offices of the relevant faculties can provide information on the special features.

Contact persons for the degree programs are listed in the overview of the study programs.

Further Information on Study Programs and Degrees

Promotion

With the degrees Master, state examination and the ecclesiastical Magister Theologiae, doctoral studies, i.e. further qualification and examination with the award of the PhD, are possible in all degree programs at RUB.

More on doctoral studies

International Students & Studying with a Stay Abroad

Stays abroad for RUB students

Are you drawn to faraway places and want to take your studies abroad? RUB offers many opportunities for stays abroad. There are even opportunities for double degrees and joint degrees.

Studying at RUB for international students

You come from abroad and would like to study at Ruhr University Bochum for a while, but don't know exactly how it works? The International Office can help you with all relevant questions.

Coming to Bochum: Information for prospective international students

English Language Degree Programs

There are also programs at RUB where the language of instruction is English.

Overview

What Are the Next Steps?

Would you like to receive detailed advice, do you have questions about financing your studies or finding a place to live?

Experienced advisors at RUB will help you get started with all topics related to studying.

Would you like to find out more about studying at RUB and your desired degree program?

Find out more on the central websites for prospective students, on the international portal and on the websites of the faculties.
Application tips, event information and insights into studying can be found on the new RUB WhatsApp channel exclusively for school pupils.

You have already decided and would like to study at RUB?

You can find out everything about study requirements, enrolment, admission and application on the pages on application, admission, enrollment.
Internationals applicants will find all information here.

Study

Overview