Frequently asked questions - Studienspur

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

Participants in Studienspur are enrolled as guest students. This means:

• Use of the RUB infrastructure (e.g. library, computers)
• Participation in lectures possible (but no acquisition of credits)
• RUB social contribution fee does not have to be paid

No. The German courses in Studienspur take place in the afternoon, approx. 2-6 pm. You cannot attend in the morning.

We offer the Studienspur Plus program for people with an indirect HZB. You can catch up on subject-specific content and then start studying at RUB. Please come to our office hours for further advice.

Our propaedeutic program will prepare you specifically for studying in Germany. You will get to know Ruhr-Universität Bochum and acquire study-relevant skills. You can find more information about the propaedeutic program here.

This depends on your language level at the beginning. One level normally lasts 3 months. The B2 course lasts 6 months. If you start with us at level A1, you will normally reach level C1 after 18 months.

Please note the following instructions for your application:

• Confirm the registration link. If necessary, check the spam folder of your e-mail account.
• It is best to use a laptop or PC for your application. Do not fill out the application on your cell phone.
• Upload all files in PDF format only. The files should not be larger than 5 MB.
• Make sure that you have filled in all fields.
• Try registering with a new e-mail address and filling out the application again.
• If you have problems, use a different Internet browser.

No. Studienspur is a preparatory program, therefore only people who are not enrolled at a German university are accepted.

Yes, you can mention in your application that you are a repeat applicant. We will consider this positively.

No.

No. We only accept applicants with a registered address in Germany.

It takes some time to review all applications. You will receive an acceptance or rejection letter in mid-August (for the winter semester) or mid-February (for the summer semester).

Please upload your current residence permit (front and back). If available, please upload your fictitious certificate or confirmation of appointment from the foreigners authority.

The same application portal is used for Studienspur and Studienspur Plus. Please apply in full via the application portal. The Admissions Office will check your documents. If you have an indirect university entrance qualification, you will automatically take part in the application procedure for Studienspur Plus.

You can only study certain subjects with the TestAS. We offer specialized courses for mathematics and natural sciences or humanities and social subjects. It is not possible to study medicine.

No, that is not possible.