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University without Borders

University without Borders

As a university without borders, the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is actively and sustainably committed to the integration of refugees. On the following pages you will find an overview of the refugee-related measures currently being taken.

Announcement

2021-22 Mellon/SAR Academic Freedom Workshop & Fellowships

Applications for remote research fellowships for early career researchers studying, writing and/or teaching on academic freedom and/or related higher education values are now open for submission.

  • eight-month programme November 2021 - Juni 2022
  • Programme contents:
    • complete proposed project
    • participate in monthly remote, online workshop session
    • prepare and deliver an online talk or webinar of work
  • Advantages of participating:
    • receive a stipend of USD $8000
    • Network with Scholars at Risk Partner experts

Application deadline: 15 August 2021

Learn more here!

Any questions? Feel free to contact Iris Vernekohl!

Zwei Personen werden von einer Mitarbeiterin des International Office beraten
International prospective students
Counselling for prospective refugee students

Are you a prospective student with a refugee background and have questions about studying at the Ruhr-Universität, or would like to find out more about the Integra programme?

You can get more information here!

geflüchtete Bewerber lächelt und schüttelt einem potenziellen Arbeitgeber die Hand
Prepare for the German labour market
uniWORKcity

Ruhr-Universität Bochum prepares international students, who are about to graduate, for their entry into the German labour market.

"Refugees Welcome" Pickett-Schild vor dem Audimax
Preparatory studies for refugees
Programmes for prospective students

Prospective RUB students can prepare for their studies in the “Integra” programme.

vier geflüchtete Studierende werden beim Lernen bei einer Lehrenden unterstutzt
Support at all stages
Programmes for current students

RUB supports students with refugee backgrounds on their way to successfully obtaining a degree.

zwei geflüchtete Schuler:in werden im Cafe berät
Talent development
Programme for refugee pupils

In the "School without Borders" project, lower secondary school pupils are given access to the academic world.

Wissenschaftler:in gucken auf einen Bildschirm im Labor
Scholars at Risk Network
Programmes for scholars at risk

RUB supports scholars and researchers at risk as part of their membership of the Scholars at Risk Network.

eine Frau zieht ein Buch aus einem Bücherregal in der Bibliothek
Teachers and educators
Programmes for refugee educators

At RUB, educators can prepare for their career in the German school system by participating in the “Teachers Plus“ programme.

Zwei Jungs trinken Kaffee und reden dabei mit einander
Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved!
Vier Studierende laufen auf dem Campus vor dem Audimax
University without Borders
About us

University without Borders bundles and supports initiatives at Ruhr-Universität Bochum for the integration of prospective students, current students, researchers and educators with refugee backgrounds.

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Ruhr-Universität Bochum's international portal
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