About us

My Welcome Centre

The Welcome Centre offers advice and support for international researchers.

Are you currently planning your research stay at Ruhr-Universität Bochum? We would like to welcome you to Bochum and give you the best possible start at RUB!

Our services

A personal welcome - where you will be introduced to the formalities of your stay
Regular consultation hours and individual counselling - any time during your research stay at RUB
Appointment scheduling at the City Administration Office and Foreigners' Office in Bochum
Accompaniment to appointments and support in dealing with local authorities
Information on finding accommodation
Consultation on family matters - in cooperation with ProKids
Coordination of events for international researchers and their families
Networking with other RUB service institutions, chairs and departments - for an optimal support of your affairs