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International Office

International prospective students

Your path to Ruhr University Bochum

Are you interested in studying or doing a doctorate at Ruhr-Universität Bochum? The International Office advises and accompanies you on your way. Find out about preparatory German language courses, the application and admission procedures, studying abroad and doctorate programmes.

Preparatory courses and programmes

You would like to prepare yourself for your studies at Ruhr University Bochum? Then attend a German language course or a preparation programme!

Studierende im Seminar (Studium und Lehre)

International prospective students

German courses

In order to study at the Ruhr University, sufficient German language skills are almost always required. Learn German at the Ruhr University Bochum!

Studying at Ruhr University Bochum

Find out more about attending full-time or spending a semester abroad at Ruhr University Bochum!

Studienbrücke RUB

Studybridge

Studybridge is a study preparation programme run by the Goethe-Institut in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German partner universities in North Rhine-Westphalia, Brandenburg and Thuringia.

Studierende vor dem Audimax

Step-by-step application guide

Your path to studying at Ruhr University Bochum

How do I apply for a degree programme? What steps do I have to take when applying?

Studierende mit Globus

International Student Services

International Exchange Students

You are an exchange student at RUB or would like to become one? This way for more information!

Doctorate programmes at Ruhr University Bochum

Find out more about PhD/doctorate programmes and support available for doctoral students!

Studierende sitzen mit Schutzbrille am Computer

International researchers

Doctoral studies

You would like to apply for a doctorate or have already been accepted? Find your contact person here.

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