Study Abroad in the USA

Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) is a member of the Utrecht Network (UN), an international university network. Through its links with the U.S. consortium Mid America Universities International (MAUI), UN member institutions can offer their students places for student exchange in the USA. As part of the MAUI UN exchange program, RUB students do not have to pay tuition fees at the host university. Additional funding via the PROMOS program is possible.

Next Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

For an exchange in the academic year 2027/28

MAUI Universities Available for 2027/28 Exchange

Baylor University
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Oklahoma State University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
University of Kansas
University of Missouri - Kansas City
University of Missouri - St. Louis
University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska - Kearney
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of North Texas
University of Oklahoma
Purdue University Northwest
University of Tulsa
West Virginia University
Wichita State University

How to Apply?

Click Here to Apply

Important Notes and Restrictions

Please note that a parallel application for an AEN exchange and a MAUI exchange is not possible.
The max duration of an exchange stay within the MAUI program is one term. A full year is not possible.
Please make sure to check whether your field of study is offered at the university of your choice. There might be subject-related restrictions.
An exchange is unfortunately not possible for students of medicine.
Please note that the academic calendar at the host university may differ from those at Ruhr University Bochum.
To study at our partner universities in the USA at least a B2-level English proficiency is required. Valid proof must be provided as part of the application process.

Current Entry and Travel Safety Information

Due to the dynamic development of entry requirements for the USA, we recommend that you keep yourself informed about the current regulations for entry and stay in the USA. Please note that current entry restrictions apply to persons of certain nationalities.

Further information is available at the Beratungsstelle USA (German only) of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and at the German Federal Foreign Office.