International Office

Change of office hours

Consultation hours are canceled on the following dates:

05.04.2024

12.04.2024

Counselling for international degree seeking students

If you have any questions on topics such as extending your residence permit, visa and entry, health insurance, financing or general questions about living and studying in Bochum, we will be happy to help.

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Mitarbeiterinnen Viet Linh Do, Anna Potreck, Natascha Wulff
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Your contact persons:

International Office

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Here's how to reach us:

Consultation hours - online and in person

Online consultation via Skype

  • Monday 2 - 4 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Skype name: rubiss.international or international@rub.de

How to do it: Find us as a contact on Skype and add us. Then please write a message with your request. We will then get back to you. Please note: We are only online during the office hours mentioned above!

Consultation hours in the office

Please get a waiting ticket downstairs at the SSC Reception.

  • Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday 2 - 4 p.m.

If you have cold symptoms like cough, please use our online consultation.

Consultation via email

You can also contact us with your request by email at

Please note that the processing time usually takes 2-5 days.

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