Application requirements

You can apply if. . .

• You are interested in studying at Ruhr University Bochum
• You have either
  • a residence status as a refugee in Germany (for example, a residence permit as a refugee, Aufenthaltsgestattung, family reunification, a residence title pursuant to Section 24 of the Residence Act (Aufenthaltsgesetz, AufenthG)...),
  • fled Ukraine and are staying in Germany with your Ukrainian passport, ID or Ukrainian residence title without a German residence title according to the statutory order from March 9th, 2022 (Ukraine-Aufenthalts-Übergangsverordnung)
  • or a visa for study preparation in Germany
• You have a university entrance qualification (HZB) (for example, the Abitur, a Bachelor's or Master's degree)

More information

Studienspur is offered multiple times a year.

Application deadlines

• The application for the summer semester 2024 has ended
• The application phase for the winter semester 2024/25 is expected to begin in July

The entire application process takes place online via our application portal.

For the application you need the following documents as a PDF document:

• front and back of your residence title
• certified copy of degree certificate (original language and a German, English or French certified translation)
• if available, a certified copy of the university entrance exam (e.g. from Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, etc.)
• if available, proof of academic achievements, e.g. Transcript of Records in certified copy (original language and a German, English or French certified translation)
• if available, a certified copy of the university degree certificate (original language and a German, English or French certified translation) + Transcript of Records
• possible marriage certificate, if the name on the transcript does not match the name your residence title
• a passport photo for your student ID card
• if available, proof of having completed a German course
• curriculum vitae (German or English)

You will upload the documents to the online form when you apply. The examination of your documents exclusively takes place online. However, you should be prepared for your original certificates to be requested by the Admissions Office.

As a Studienspur-participant you are enrolled as a guest student.

This means:

• use of the RUB infrastructure (e. g. attending lectures, using the library)
• Attendance in lectures is possible, however acquisition of credits is not
• RUB social contribution does not have to be paid

The program Studienspur is free of charge for all participants. Learning materials (e.g. books) have to be paid for by the participants.