University without Borders

As a university without borders, the Ruhr University 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.

Beratung einer internationalen Studierenden im Büro

International prospective students

Counselling for international prospective students with and without refugee background

Are you interested in studying at the Ruhr University and have questions about studying at the university, such as how to apply, or regarding travel and visa issues?

You can get more information here!

geflüchtete Bewerber lächelt und schüttelt einem potenziellen Arbeitgeber die Hand

Prepare for the German labour market

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Ruhr University 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.

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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 University Bochum for the integration of prospective students, current students, researchers and educators with refugee backgrounds.

Ruhr University Bochum's international portal

Overview