The program Studienspur is free of charge for all participants. Learning materials (e.g. books) have to be paid for by the participants.
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Frequently asked questions - Studienspur
General Questions
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.
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.
Questions about the Application
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. 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).
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