For all RUB students - Outbound mobility services

Going Abroad - From Bochum into the World!

Whether in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South, Central or North America; whether via an exchange programme, independently or via a scholarship programme, you can explore the whole world. A semester, or year, spent abroad is always worth it, for yourself and your CV! You can't imagine the advantages you'll gain!

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Outbound Mobility

International Exchange Programs: Call for Applications for 2025/26

With the beginning of the winter semester 2024/25, there is a new call for applications for semesters or years abroad via the exchange programs of Ruhr University Bochum during the academic year 2025/26.

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Outbound Mobility

"Go Abroad" Info Events in the Winter Semester 2024/25

In the winter semester 24/25, the Outbound Mobility Services team of the International Office will once again host information sessions on opportunities to go abroad as part of your studies. Get inspired!

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Funding

PROMOS: Go Abroad with DAAD Funding in the Year 2025!

Apply now for a PROMOS grant until March 1, 2025! Through the DAAD program, Ruhr University Bochum funds the international mobility of RUB students.

In addition, you can find external announcements and offers in our Facebook group.

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Going abroad - From Bochum into the world!

Study abroad

Fancy a semester abroad? Whether through an exchange programme, with a scholarship or student grants - you've come to the right place!

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Going abroad - From Bochum into the world!

Internships, research and writing a thesis abroad

Do internships, conduct research and/or prepare or write your final thesis abroad and get funding from the Erasmus programme!

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Going abroad - From Bochum into the world!

Short-term stays abroad

No time for a whole semester abroad? Then plan a short stay!

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Going abroad

Financing for stays abroad

There are a variety of financing options for stays abroad that can help you realise your plans.

From RUB into the world with Erasmus

Learn more about the Erasmus programme

Learn more about the Erasmus programme

Go abroad with PROMOS

Learn more about the PROMOS programme

Learn more about the PROMOS programme

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Student testimonials

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Sprachcafé Bochum

Foreign language practice!

Foreign language practice!

Team Outgoing Services, RUB International Office

Team Outbound Mobility Services

Outbound Mobility Services

You have questions about stays abroad during your studies at Ruhr-Universität Bochum? We are your point of contact!

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