At one glance
On this page you will find contact points for psychological counselling services at Ruhr University Bochum.
The Psychological Student Counselling Service provides support in dealing with personal concerns or problems. (International) researchers are also welcome.
RUB employees can receive counselling here on conflicts at work, psychological distress, addiction-related problems and other topics.
The RUB Research School offers all doctoral students advice and support regarding their doctorate. In addition, the ombudsperson is the direct contact person for personal and confidential advice.
The Nightline is a service offered by UniverCity Bochum for students by students. All students (including PhD students) can use the service to talk about their worries anonymously and without judgment.
The Nightline does not offer psychological counseling or therapy but is happy to refer you to other contact points in Bochum if required.
The Nightline is available Tuesday to Friday, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. by phone (0177 6761859) or via chat. The service is free of charge.
A summary of contacts and behaviour in emergencies of various kinds on the RUB campus can be found on this emergency website.
