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International Office

Welcome Centre

The Welcome Centre welcomes all international researchers of Ruhr University Bochum! Here you will receive information and targeted assistance on various topics that are important in the preparation and implementation of your stay in Bochum.

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Announcements

  • Next Welcome Session for new researchers: August 21, 2026 at 11 a.m.
  • The Welcome Centre is now on Instagram, follow us to keep up-to-date.

Contact Information

In-person consultation

  • Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  • waiting area in room UV 0/63

Consultation via Zoom

And upon request

Telephone consultation

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. under: +49 234 3222037

E-Mail

Our Team

Social Media

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Overview
Information sorted thematically
Information sorted thematically
Welcome Centre Gebaeude Fenster
Services
Services offered by the Welcome Centre
Services offered by the Welcome Centre
Schild vom Researchers' Lunch
Events
Events offered by the Welcome Centre
Events offered by the Welcome Centre
Das Audimax der RUB
Information for host departments
Welcome Centre for Hosts
Welcome Centre for Hosts
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Planning your stay

Studierende lachend mit Laptops am Tisch

Arrival and residence

Flaggen an der RUB

Before you leave Germany

Uni-Forum Kitchen and Dining Area

Housing for international researchers

Familie an der RUB

Bringing your family on a research stay

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Living in Bochum

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International Portal
Divisions and services
Divisions and services
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Resources & Networking
For international researchers
For international researchers
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Service for Researchers
Overview
Overview
Studierende / Doktoranden im Fach Maschinenbau in einem Labor der RUB

Studierende / Doktoranden im Fach Maschinenbau in einem Labor der RUB  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Schild Welcome Centre

Schild Welcome Centre  | Image: RUB, Welcome Centre

Welcome Centre Gebaeude Fenster

Welcome Centre Gebaeude Fenster  | Image: AGopon

Schild vom Researchers' Lunch

Schild vom Researchers' Lunch  | Image: Welcome Centre, Gopon

Das Audimax der RUB

Das Audimax der RUB  | Image: RUB, Kramer

Europa-Flaggen

Europa-Flaggen

Welcome Centre Fenster außen

Welcome Centre Fenster außen  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Students laughing while sitting at a table with their laptops

Students laughing while sitting at a table with their laptops  | Image: @Brooke Cagle (unsplash.com)

Flaggen an der RUB

Flaggen an der RUB  | Image: RUB, Kramer

Hand steckt einen Geldschein in ein Sparschwein

Hand steckt einen Geldschein in ein Sparschwein  | Image: RUB, Kramer

Besprechung Dokument

Besprechung Dokument  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Banknotes in various currencies

Banknotes in various currencies  | Image: @Jason Leung (unsplash.com)

Uni-Forum Kitchen and Dining Area

Uni-Forum Kitchen and Dining Area  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Haus der Nationen Außenansicht

Haus der Nationen Außenansicht  | Image: RUB, Nelle

1-Raum-Apartment Küchenzeile

1-Raum-Apartment Küchenzeile  | Image: RUB, Marquard

1-Raum-Apartment

1-Raum-Apartment  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Badezimmer

Badezimmer  | Image: RUB, Marquard

2-Raum-Apartment Schlafzimmer

2-Raum-Apartment Schlafzimmer  | Image: RUB, Marquard

2-Raum-Apartment Wohnzimmer

2-Raum-Apartment Wohnzimmer  | Image: RUB, Marquard

2-Raum-Apartment Küche

2-Raum-Apartment Küche  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Badezimmer ebenerdig

Badezimmer ebenerdig  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Kleiner Außenbereich

Kleiner Außenbereich  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Living are 2

Living are 2  | Image: RUB, Marquard

IGH Wohnzimmer 1

IGH Wohnzimmer 1  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Children's room

Children's room  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Entrance

Entrance  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Kitchen 1

Kitchen 1  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Entrance 2

Entrance 2  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Kitchen 2

Kitchen 2  | Image: RUB, Marquard

KUBUS living area

KUBUS living area  | Image: RUB, Nelle

KUBUS Workspace

KUBUS Workspace  | Image: RUB, Nelle

KUBUS Bathroom

KUBUS Bathroom  | Image: RUB, Nelle

KUBUS Kitchen

KUBUS Kitchen  | Image: RUB, Nelle

KUBUS Living Area II

KUBUS Living Area II  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Uni-Forum Exterior View

Uni-Forum Exterior View  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Uni-Forum Exterior View Bridge

Uni-Forum Exterior View Bridge  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Uni-Forum Exterior View Bridge

Uni-Forum Exterior View Bridge  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Uni-Forum Bedroom

Uni-Forum Bedroom  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Uni-Forum Hallway

Uni-Forum Hallway  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Uni-Forum Bathroom

Uni-Forum Bathroom  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Uni-Forum Apartment

Uni-Forum Apartment  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Uni-Forum Apartment

Uni-Forum Apartment  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Uni-Forum Living Room

Uni-Forum Living Room  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Uni-Forum Apartment

Uni-Forum Apartment  | Image: RUB, Nelle

two white cupboards and one shelf on the wall of the living room

two white cupboards and one shelf on the wall of the living room  | Image: RUB, Seidemann

living room with floor-to ceiling-windows and spacious sofa in L-form

living room with floor-to ceiling-windows and spacious sofa in L-form  | Image: RUB, Seidemann

tiled bathroom with WC, ground-level ans spacious shower, sink, and mirror

tiled bathroom with WC, ground-level ans spacious shower, sink, and mirror  | Image: RUB, Seidemann

bedroom with double bed, spacious wardrobe, bedside table

bedroom with double bed, spacious wardrobe, bedside table  | Image: RUB, Seidemann

bedroom with bed, two desks, spacious wardrobe

bedroom with bed, two desks, spacious wardrobe  | Image: RUB, Seidemann

grey kitchen equipped with plenty of kitchen appliances and storing room

grey kitchen equipped with plenty of kitchen appliances and storing room  | Image: RUB, Seidemann

terrace with table and chairs surrounded by lawn

terrace with table and chairs surrounded by lawn  | Image: RUB, Seidemann

Außenansicht Garten

Außenansicht Garten  | Image: RUB, Nelle

One-Family-House Bedroom

One-Family-House Bedroom  | Image: RUB, Nelle

One-Family-House Living Area

One-Family-House Living Area  | Image: RUB, Nelle

One-Family-House Children's Room

One-Family-House Children's Room  | Image: RUB, Nelle

One-Family-House Kitchen

One-Family-House Kitchen  | Image: RUB, Nelle

One-Family-House Children's Room

One-Family-House Children's Room  | Image: RUB, Nelle

One-Family-House Dining Area

One-Family-House Dining Area  | Image: RUB, Nelle

One-Family-House Bathroom

One-Family-House Bathroom  | Image: RUB, Nelle

One-Family-House Laundry Room

One-Family-House Laundry Room  | Image: RUB, Nelle

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Küche

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Küche  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Esszimmer

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Esszimmer  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Wohnzimmer

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Wohnzimmer  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Bad

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Bad  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Gästetoilette

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Gästetoilette  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Schlafzimmer

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Schlafzimmer  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Kinderzimmer 1

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Kinderzimmer 1  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Kinderzimmer 2

Ein-Familien-Haus 25 Kinderzimmer 2  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Aerial view Bochum Mining Museum

Aerial view Bochum Mining Museum  | Image: RUB, Marquart

Familie an der RUB

Familie an der RUB  | Image: RUB, Kramer

Forumsplatz Familie Kind

Forumsplatz Familie Kind  | Image: RUB, Kramer

Weltkarte mit Playmobil

Weltkarte mit Playmobil  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Bochum Innenstadt Bermuda3eck

Bochum Innenstadt Bermuda3eck  | Image: RUB, Kramer

Austausch auf dem Campus

Austausch auf dem Campus  | Image: RUB, Kramer

Campusplan RUB

Campusplan RUB  | Image: RUB, Kramer

The image shows Campus U35 Station

The image shows Campus U35 Station  | Image: RUB, Brand

Sommerfest RUB Audimax

Sommerfest RUB Audimax  | Image: RUB, Kramer

Bochum Hauptbahnhof

Bochum Hauptbahnhof  | Image: Stadt Bochum

Runners leaving the starting blocks

Runners leaving the starting blocks  | Image: RUB, Kramer

Studierende im Seminar (Studium und Lehre)

Studierende im Seminar (Studium und Lehre)  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Mental health

Mental health  | Image: Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

Networking Gruppe

Networking Gruppe  | Image: Brooke Cagle on Unsplash

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