The office hours on 19.09. are cancelled!
International Office
Contact and consultation hours
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.
Your contact persons:
International Office
Student Advice Centre
Study orientation and financing
Here's how to reach us:
Consultation hours - online and in person
Online consultation via Skype
- Monday and Thursday 2 - 4 p.m.
- Tuesday and 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 short 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
- Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Thursday 2 - 4 p.m.
Consultation hours for international regular students take place in room SSC 1/229. Please come to the door and sign in. If there is already someone in the office hours, please wait at the front of the foyer. You will then be called up when it is your turn.
The rule to wear a mask applies!
- The consultation hour in person and online on 13 of September does not take place!
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.
International degree-seeking students