Semester deadlines

• Semester (start - end): April 1, 2027 – September 30, 2027
• Lectures (start - end): April 5, 2027 – July 16, 2027
• Introductory events to the study programs
• Faculty specific events
• Whitsun holidays: May 15, 2027 – May 23, 2027

Master's

• Application deadline for restricted subjects in the 1st semester: January 1st, 2027
• Application deadline for degree programs with restricted advanced semesters: March 15, 2027
• Application deadline for degree programs with non-restricted advanced semesters: tba
• Application deadline for the Master of Education: April 30, 2027
• Application deadlines for non-restricted programs through the service procedure: Service procedure

• Application deadline for international applicants in 1st semester in non-restricted and restricted programs: January 15, 2027
• Application deadline for international applicants in programs with non-restricted advanced semesters: January 15, 2027
• Application deadline for international applicants in degree programs with restricted advanced semesters: March 15, 2027

Bachelor’s / State Examination (Undergraduate)

The deadlines listed below for undergraduate programs apply to both national and international applicants.

• Application deadline for restricted subjects in the 1st semester: January 15, 2027
• Application deadlines set by the Foundation for University Admissions (DoSV) can be found at: Hochschulstart
• Application period for the lottery procedure: Early March 2027 through March 31, 2027
• Application deadline for degree programs with restricted advanced semesters: March 15, 2027
• Application period for applicants with professional qualifications (for the 2027 summer semester): For students starting in the summer semester (April), applications must be submitted by October 1 of the previous year.

Additional note for international applicants: International applicants may apply for programs with no admission restrictions until tba.

(Registration is online only )

Bachelor’s

• Students (enrollment in programs with no admission restrictions): tba
  Applicants for Bachelor’s degree programs with limited enrollment will receive the enrollment deadlines with their admission notice.
• Auditors: tba
  No admissions to programs with admission restrictions.
• Visiting students (first-time admission): tba
• Students in higher semesters (programs with no admission restrictions): tba

Master’s

• Students (enrollment in programs with no admission restrictions): tba
  Applicants for Master’s programs with limited admission or those administered through the service procedure will receive the enrollment deadlines with their admission notice.
• Master of Education: tba
• Auditors (first-time admission): tba
  Enrollment deadlines for auditors at RUB’s continuing education institutions will be announced separately.

• Students in higher semesters (programs with no admission restrictions): tba

Doctoral students

• Year-round

Re-enrollment

• Students: January 18, 2027 – February 26, 2027 (payment of the social contribution)
  Re-enrollment is processed by the Registrar`s Office upon receipt of payment of the full social contribution.
• Leave of Absence: January 18, 2027 – February 26, 2027
  (Application to the Student Affairs Office)
• Visiting Students: January 18, 2027 – March 31, 2027
  (Submission of a certificate of enrollment from the primary institution for the 2026–2027 winter semester)
• Guest Auditors: January 18, 2027 – February 26, 2027
  Re-enrollment is processed by the Student Affairs Office upon receipt of payment of the full guest student fee.

In case of missed deadlines there is no legal entitlement to admission, enrolment, re-registration or leave of absence (§ 4 Abs. 5 Einschreibungsordnung)

• Semester (start - end): October 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
• Lectures (start - end): October 12, 2026 – February 5, 2027
• Christmas holidays: December 23, 2026 – January 6, 2027