Coming to Bochum

International degree seeking students

Are you already enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program at Ruhr university? Then this is the right place for you! On these pages you will find an overview of everything that comes up during your studies and about what will become important for you.

Your studies at Ruhr University Bochum

How do I enrol myself at the university?

Everything about the enrolment

International degree seeking students

Preparatory Webinar

The RUBiss team (RUB - international student services) organises preparatory webinars before the beginning of each semester for international students starting a Bachelor's or Master's programme at the Ruhr University Bochum.

International students

International Welcome

To help you get started with your studies, RUBiss (RUB - international student services) organises an International Welcome for new international students before the start of each term.

Gruppe Studierender sitzt am Tisch und unterhält sich

StudyFit: Study success courses for international students

The study success course "StudyFit" is aimed at international students from the 2nd semester onwards in Bachelor's and Master's degree programs who want to improve their academic skills and ensure their academic success.

Important topics for studying in Germany

International degree seeking students

Financing

International exchange and degree seeking students

Health insurance

International exchange and degree seeking students

Visa and residence status

Finding a place to stay

Accommodation

First steps at RUB

Moodle course for international students
In this online course, you will find information on starting your studies and living in Bochum to guide you in the best possible way during your studies in Bochum.
Youtube video about the RUB online services
After enrolling at RUB, you need to register for important online services. In this video, students explain how to set a password for your RUB login ID and use it to access the Moodle and E-Campus platforms. After that you can, for example, access your RUB mailbox, register for lectures and seminars and download course materials.
RUBiss Youtube-Campus Tour
Get to know the campus with us. The RUBiss team has created a campus tour for you that introduces the staff of the International Office and shows various areas of the Ruhr University Bochum campus. Just take a look!