The application deadline for the winter semester 2024/25 has ended. The application period for the summer semester 2025 is expected to begin in January.
International Office
Financing
Scholarship for international students
International students can apply for a scholarship from the third semester onwards.
- The scholarships are funded by the Ministry of Culture and Science (MKW) of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and are awarded according to the guidelines of the MKW or DAAD.
- The award is made by a selection committee consisting of members of different faculties. All information about the scholarships on the pages of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum are always subject to the provision of funds, i.e. the scholarships can only be awarded if the funding is provided by the MKW or DAAD.
- You will need a German or European bank account (with IBAN and BIC) for the payment of the scholarships.
Eligible are students:
- who are enrolled in a regular course of study at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum
- who have a foreign nationality
- who have not obtained their university entrance qualification (e.g. the Abitur) in Germany
- who are at least in third semester at RUB during the funding period
- whose monthly income is up to 972 Euros during the funding period
If you are naturalised (eingebürgert), you are no longer entitled to the scholarship.
- If you do not receive BAföG:
- 500€/month
- Over a six-month period
- If you receive BAföG at the same time:
- 300€/month
- Over a six-month period
- In addition to the financial support, there is an accompanying programme, with e.g. group meetings and individual consultation.
- Letter of motivation*
- Curriculum vitae (CV)*
- Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer**
- Copy of the residence permit or passport*
- Copy of the bank statements for all your bank accounts*
- BAföG notice (if available)*
- Current study certificate*
- Transcript of records*
- Confirmation of the department (only mandatory if you plan to graduate within the next two semesters)*
- Proof of social engagement
*Mandatory documents to be uploaded to the application portal.
**Mandatory document to be sent by the issuing person to rubiss@rub.de directly.
Please read the requirements for the individual documents carefully. All further information can be found on the respective linked website. Only complete applications can be considered. It is not possible to submit missing documents later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarships of the International Office
