Before leaving Bochum

Registration townhall


Before leaving Bochum

There are some things you need to do before you leave Bochum. Please use this checklist when preparing for your departure.

Terminate your registration at RUB (Exmatrikulation)

You can terminate your registration at the registrar's office (main administration building).

  1. Fill in the form to cancel your registration at RUB (forms are available in the foyer of the main administration building or can be downloaded from this page on the right)
  2. Take your student card and documents you received when you enrolled (you get these back at the end of the process)

N.B.: Please return borrowed books to the library before you terminate your registration.

Transcript of Records

You can get the form in our International Office or download it from this page. Please bring the certificates you’ve obtained from your courses, signed by a representative of your faculty. Fill in the transcript of records and have it signed either by your tutor from your faculty. If you cannot obtain all certificates on your departure, please arrange for them to be sent to your home address. Please note: If you don’t do this it is not possible to receive the transcript after departure.

Confirmation of Attendance

You can gain confirmation that you attended RUB in our International Office up to 3 days before your departure. Please note: It is not possible to obtain this afterwards.

Cancel your health insurance policy

If you have a health insurance policy with a German company, you need to cancel it before you leave Bochum. Please visit your insurance company to do this and take proof that you've terminated your registration at RUB, a copy of your return ticket back to your home country or proof you've cancelled your registration at the Resident Registration Office.

Close your Bank Account

Visit your bank to close your account. Remember to take your bank card and passport.

Move out of accommodation

Information on moving out of your accommodation can be found here:



Cancel your registration at the Resident Registration Office

Fill in the required form (it is available in the International Office or can be downloaded from this page). You can submit the form at our International Office or to the Citizens' Advice Bureau in the Uni-Center.