On Tuesday, July 29, consultation hours will only take place from 9.30 to 10.30 am.
International Office
Contact and consultation hours
Counseling for international prospective students with and without refugee background
The International Office is your first point of contact when it comes to studying at Ruhr University Bochum!
Beratung RUBiss
RUBiss, Wulff
The International Office offers advice for prospective students who would like to receive information on the topics of the studying at RUB and study requirements,Studienspur and German courses.
Your contact persons for general counseling for prospective students and residence law issues:
The consultation itself can be conducted in German and English.
If you would like a consultation for the recognition of degrees, verification of certificates and information regarding admission requirements, please contact the Admission office. Contact for international applicants: admission@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Admission Office - contact information
Here's how to reach us:
Consultation hours in the office
- Tuesday 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.
- Thursday 2 to 4 p.m.
Please get a waiting ticket at the Servicepoint in the entrance area of the University Administration (UV). Consultation hours for prospective students take place in the Student Service Center SSC, floor 1.
Online consultation via Zoom
- Monday 2 to 4 p.m.
- Friday 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.
via the following link: https://ruhr-uni-bochum.zoom-x.de/s/61328710553
Password: 476377
If needed, we also offer counseling in the following languages:
- Arabic
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Russian
Please contact us in advance!
You can also contact us with your request by email at
Please note that the processing time usually takes 2 to 5 days.
Study preparation
This way to learn more about study preparation for international prospective students
International prospective students