International Welcome

As an international student, you will face many different challenges at the beginning of your studies. Our goal is to support you from the start and help you feel comfortable and find your way in your new environment.

Programme summer term 2025

The International Welcome already starts with information events well before the semester begins. The RUBiss team offers the following preparatory events in February/March 2025:

• Preparatory webinar for international regular students (students starting a Bachelor's or Master's degree)
• Preparatory webinar for exchange students (students studying at RUB for one or two semesters)

Online events

During this period, one online event will take place every day at 2 p.m. each of which deals with a topic related to life and study in Bochum.

• Monday, 17:03.2025: Welcome event “Starting your studies” - Important information about the beginning of your studies
• Tuesday, 18.03.2025: RUB 101 - Technical requirements for studying at the RUB
• Wednesday, 19.03.2025: to be announced
• Thursday, 20.03.2025: How do I finance my studies at the RUB? Information on the topic of student financing
• Friday, 21.03.2025: no event planned yet

Face-to-face events

You will get to know the RUB campus and important local institutions during the on-campus events.

• Friday, 04.04.2025:
  • 12:00 p.m.: Campus tours of the RUB campus - Here you will be guided around the campus in small groups by our volunteer campus guides (local RUB students from your faculty) and get to know the buildings and important contact points.
    -> Without registration
  • 5:00 p.m.: Dinner together in the Rote Bete (Mensa) - Here you can get to know your new fellow students and the Campus Guides over a “typical German” dinner and network. You can also expect some fun games.
    -> Without registration
• Saturday, 05.04.2025:
  • 3:00 p.m. - City tours through Bochum
    -> Without registration
• Sunday, 06.04.2025:
  • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Workshop: Living Diversity - Communication, Reflection and Empowerment - This workshop will enable you to explore cultural similarities and differences, understand values and improve your communication skills for a transcultural environment. Ideal for your start in Germany!
    -> Only limited places available!