International Office

Events & recreational activities

All events at a glance

Events for the current summer semester are closed.

Our recurring event "Welcome Session" takes place every month as usual:

New events for the upcoming semester will be announced.

All events

Please register via the event-specific registration forms.

All events are held in English.

Information events

Repeated monthly:

September 17, 2024: Welcome Session

The Welcome Session is an online event designed to inform you about the first steps in Germany. Topics that are relevant for many researchers before the start of their stay and during the first weeks in Germany will be explained. You will also have the opportunity to ask general questions about your research stay at RUB and about life in Germany. You are welcome to attend a Welcome Session before your arrival, alternatively, we recommend that you attend the first Welcome Session after your arrival. The sessions are offered on a monthly basis.

Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Format: Online via Zoom
Costs: Free of charge
Registration by: Sunday, September 15, 2024 via our registration form
Upcoming dates: October 17, 2024, more to be announced

Further events for the upcoming semester may be announced.

We would like to point out that photos may be taken at all in-person events and that these photos may be used for the purposes of the Welcome Centre. If you do not wish to have photos taken of you, please contact us.

Other Cultural & Recreational Activities

Bochum Hauptbahnhof
Information about Bochum
Bochum Compact

University Sports is the place to go for all questions relating to sport and offers a wide range of courses.

RUB's University Language Centre (ZFA) offers German courses every semester.

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