Content Studienspur
Studienspur is complemented by a propaedeutic program that specifically prepares prospective students for studying at Ruhr University Bochum. The propaedeutic program consists of voluntary and mandatory courses that expand on each other and include social as well as systemic elements.
The Sprachcafé Studienspur takes place every Wednesday.
Both Studienspur participants and students of Ruhr University Bochum can join, allowing the opportunity to exchange cultures in a relaxed atmosphere.
The language level is of little relevance at the Sprachcafé. All that matters is that you have fun getting to know the other participants.
We look forward to all who participate in Sprachcafé Studienspur.
The Frauen- and FLINTA meeting is a protected space for the female participants and for those who identify themselves as female of the program Studienspur, where they can talk about challenges and other important topics that our participants are currently dealing with.
In addition, this exchange helps female and FLINTA participants to get to know each other and enables networking with other women at the university. Furthermore, participants can learn more about offers specifically for women at the Ruhr University and deal with the understanding of roles between the genders.
Of course, the participants are always invited to have an influence on the topics and can suggest their own topics or express topics that they would particularly like to discuss.
This workshop is designed to prepare participants for life in Germany, studying at Ruhr University Bochum and attending the semester programme. Together, cultural concepts will be worked out to help participants classify and understand their new experiences. The workshop is led by the social psychologist Monique Kaulertz from the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Together with a group, participants are given a tour of the university library. Our university library is one of the largest libraries in Germany and offers a great selection of journals, books and other academic texts. Here, the Studienspur participants learn everything about research, lending books, computer workstations and other library services.
The lecture "Germany at one Glance" held by the Institute for German Studies gives an insight into German culture, society and politics as well as everyday life. It is designed as a lecture series with prominent guest lecturers. Topics include German history, religious festivals and cultural peculiarities, as well as economics and geography.
Studienspur participants are assigned a tutor who accompanies them during their time in the Studienspur.
The topics of the tutoring sessions include propaedeutic events, group work as well as study methods. Furthermore, participants can use the tutoring sessions to discuss topics and questions that are important to them with their tutors and fellow participants.
Bundesagentur für Arbeit
At this event, participants will receive important information from the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) on the topics of studying, training and working: How does training differ from studying? What is a dual course of study? Which training path is best for me and what career options do I have? These and similar questions will be answered at the information event. However, the focus is more on training and not on studying.
Financing your studies
At this event, participants will receive important information from the International Office about financing their future studies. The following questions will be answered: How expensive is studying in Germany? What do I have to pay for? How can I finance my studies? What kind of state aid is available?
Alongside the preparation and orientation for their studies, students must attend one individual consultation session per German course. These consultations currently take place online with student assistants who are the personal contact persons for Studienspur participants during the German courses (A1, A2, B1, B2). C1 participants are advised by employees of the International Office.
Topics that are addressed during the individual consultations include:
Part of the study preparatory program are workshops and information events that are designed to prepare Studienspur participants for their studies at Ruhr University Bochum.
Usually, the following workshops & information events are offered:
