Orientation Course

The Orientation Course programme includes

• German lessons (2 weeks)
• 1 ECTS
• Support with necessary formalities
• Information events at the start of studies
• Getting to know the university campus and the city of Bochum
• Leisure program and excursions
• Contact with international and German students
• Support and guidance from our student tutors during the course period

All participants will receive the detailed programme by email shortly before the start of the Orientation Course and on the first day at the official welcome.

In Winter semester the O-Course Plus is offered in addition to the well-known two-week O-course format. This course is aimed at selected students who have already completed the B1 German language level. You start the O-Course Plus in a small group 1.5 weeks before the regular start. After these 1.5 weeks, the O-Course Plus merges seamlessly into the regular O-Course. You will reach a German language level B2.1 in a total of 3.5 weeks and earn 3 ECTS credits.

The next O-Course Plus is expected to take place in the winter semester 2025/26 in September 2025.

We will inform accepted RUB exchange students about the registration for the Orientation Course via email.

Would you like to make first contact and "meet" other participants before the Orientation Course starts?

We will open a WhatsApp group for all participants where you can ask questions and get in touch with the other participants.

We will send you further information via email after you have successfully registered.