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.

• The dates for the summer semester 2025 and more detailed information will be announced at the beginning of next year.

Face-to-face events

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

• The dates for the summer semester 2025 and more detailed information will be announced at the beginning of next year.