International Welcome

At the International Welcome, new international students receive helpful information on starting their studies like for example introductions to the current online programmes at Ruhr University Bochum, information about city registration, course registration, participants also get the opportunity to meet fellow students online and much more! Throughout the International Welcome, participants are supported by the so called Campus Guides.

Programme summer term 2023

The International Welcome already starts with information events well before the semester begins. The RUBiss team offers the following preparatory events in February/March 2023:

• 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 13th-17th March 2023

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, 13.03.2023 Starting your studies at RUB: Information on your enrolment documents, student ID, NRW-Ticket, leisure activities at RUB such as RUBiss events, university sports, music centre etc.
• Tuesday, 14.03.2023 Technical requirements for studying at the RUB: We will explain Moodle, eCampus, RUB-Mail, Zoom etc.
• Wednesday, 15.03.2023 Speed-Friending with the Campus Guides: Get to know the Campus Guides and your fellow students!
• Thursday, 16.03.2023 Academic jungle: Your guide through everyday university life.
• Friday, 17.03.2023 Financing your studies: Find out how you can finance your studies at the RUB.

All events will take place via Zoom.

Face-to-face events 27th March - 1st April 2023

Tuesday, 28.03.2023, 11:00 a.m. (HZO 60) Official welcome on campus followed by a campus rally

• no registration needed, just come by!

Wednesday, 29.03.2023, 2:30 p.m. Guided tours of the German Mining Museum Bochum in English (at the registration we take 5€ deposit!)

• Meeting point in front of the Mining Museum, address: Am Bergbaumuseum 28

Thursday, 30.03.2023, 2:45 p.m. Guided tours of the German Mining Museum Bochum in English (at the registration we take 5€ deposit!)

• Meeting point in front of the Mining Museum, address: Am Bergbaumuseum 28

Friday, 31.03.2023, 2:45 p.m. Guided tours through Bochum in German and English

• Meeting point in front of the main station Bochum, exit city centre
• no registration needed, just come by!

Saturday, 01.04.2023, 2:45 p.m. Guided tours through Bochum in German

• Meeting point in front of the main station Bochum, exit city centre
• no registration needed, just come by!