Front Office

Here you will find our contact details, office hours and further information.



Aktuelles aus dem ZFA

Wir wünschen einen guten Start ins Sommersemester 2024
12.04.2024 (Organisation)
Noch keinen Kursplatz gefunden? Dann nutzen Sie die Restplatzbörse. Den Link finden Sie auf der Seite www.zfa.rub.de

Barrierefreier Zugang zum ZFA im Studierendenhaus wieder möglich
20.02.2024 (Organisation)
Der Aufzug im Gebäude SH ist wieder in Betrieb. Damit ist ein barrierefreier Zugang zu unseren Büros und anderen Räumlichkeiten in der 2. Etage wieder möglich.


The University Language Centre (ZFA)

The University Language Centre (ZFA) is the central access point for all students and members of the RUB who wish to learn a new language or improve their existing skills. We also offer professional guidance regarding the use of foreign languages in an academic or professional context.
Currently, RUB students and staff members can join skills-based group courses in 15 different languages. Alternatively, we offer tailor-made individual training sessions.

We offer:

  • An integrated course structure which complies with the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFL).
  • Specific Purpose language courses created in close cooperation with the faculties to meet their needs and the needs of their students.
  • Practical, skills-based courses in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish and Turkish.
  • An extensive guidance and coaching programme, specifically geared towards individual and self-directed learning.
  • Special tailor-made courses for RUB staff members, in cooperation with the university’s Professional Development Office, the Stabsstelle IFB.
  • Regular exchange programmes in cooperation with overseas partners, especially in the field of tandem learning.
  • A testing centre for standardised internationally recognised language examinations such as IELTS, DELE, CNaVT, DELF/DALF, SWEDEX and Tisus. We are also accredited for university specific certification systems such as UNIcert®.
  • Professional guidance for faculties, facilities and project groups across the RUB on issues related to specific training for special target groups.



Late Registration

You missed the registration deadline or didn't get a place on your preferred course? Then you can register via the form for late registrations until Friday, 19.04.2024, 1 pm.

Please note that we can only consider you if your details are correct and complete.

Students from other universities can do a late registration by email to zfa@rub.de.
IMPORTANT: Only e-mails from university e-mail accounts that contain complete information (see below) and are received by Friday, 19 April 2024, 1 p.m. at the latest will be considered.

Please provide the following information:

  • LV no. and title (information can be found in the Remaining Places Exchange)
  • If applicable, placement result or information on the preliminary course that was successfully completed with us
  • First and last name, address (street, house number, postcode and town)


We wish everyone a good start to the new semester and lots of fun and, of course, success in the language courses!

Summer Semester 2024

Course duration
15.04.2024.-10.07.2024
whitsun holidays (lecture-free period) from 21.05. to 25.05.2024

You can find our list of courses for the summer semester 2024 here: Online-VVZ RUB

Online consultation Link to chat here

Placement test
Dates and further information can be found here.

Registration deadline
The registration deadline has expired. You can still register for free places until 19.04.2024, 1 p.m. via the remaining places exchange: The link you'll find above

Course place allocation
RUB students have been automatically notified by eCampus. Please note that the first course lesson is mandatory and that your place will be immediately passed on to someone on the waiting list/remaining place exchange if you fail to attend without an excuse.

Confirmations to students from other universities (including UA Ruhr) will be sent by email in the course of 12 April 2024. Please also check your university e-mail address regularly in the coming days in case you subsequently receive a place. All further information on the conditions of your participation can be found here: Students from other universities

Examination dates
You will find an overview of the exam dates as well as important information on the exam modalities and formats in the section Course Completion Exams. There you will also find an overview of the exam dates.