Built to change. Our mindset. Our future.

Ruhr University Bochum has always been a place where talented people can follow their academic path and develop, regardless of their social or geographical background.

Zwei junge Frauen

Prospective students can apply for the lottery procedure for for degree programmes with restricted admission until 31 March 2024. The results of the procedure will be published by the Admissions Office.

Osterhasen-Puppe sitzt im Gras und schaut auf RUB-Gebäude in der Ferne

Going on a trip over the Easter holidays? If you plan to upgrade your semester ticket to the Deutschlandticket, you need to upgrade by March 19: From March 20, the booking system will be changed to roll out the new Deutschland semester ticket. However, the new Deutschland-Semesterticket will only be valid from April 1.

Zwei Studentinnen und ein Student mit Laptop im Gespräch

You have been admitted to Ruhr University Bochum? No matter whether you have chosen a non-restricted Bachelor's programme or have accepted admission to a restricted degree programme: In order to study at the Ruhr University, you must enrol on time.

Luftaugnahme einer Großdemo, hier Bochum am 19. Januar 2024

Ruhr University Bochum is committed to its values; we are international and diverse.

The practice and teaching of critical thinking at the university level is one of the gains for society, philosophy Professor Gabriela Rossi sees in her work. In the interview she introduces herself.

In the start-up team HoLa, three nations, three different academic horizons and lived parity are fueling innovation.

Our Clusters of Excellence

In the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV, scientists work in the field of solvation science.

IT security has become a central societal issue since networked devices have permeated our world. This is what the Cluster of Excellence CASA is concerned with.

What motivates us

We focus on these socially relevant topics on campus.

Research

12

current Collaborative Research Centers

Study

38.872

persons enrolled at Ruhr University Bochum

Transfer

more than
135

spin-offs since 2019

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