Built to change

Ruhr University Bochum has been driving change in the Ruhr area for 60 years. Together, we are breaking down disciplinary boundaries, daring to try new paths and welcoming talents who excel with us.

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Info for first semester students

Are you new at Ruhr University?

In the first few days of your studies, you need to find your way around: Ruhr University offers various orientation events for first semester students. If you have any questions or problems, there are various contact points for all matters relating to your studies.

Excellence Strategy

RUB and TU Dortmund apply as Ruhr Innovation Lab

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People

"When people come to work and co-create together in difficult times, this not only helps to solve problems, but also strengthens democracy."

Olga Matveieva, PSI Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences

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News

„Die ganze Region brummt wie ein Bienenkorb“

Interview

"This entire region is like a buzzing beehive"

Achim Dilling was appointed chancellor of Ruhr University in 2026. After 100 days in office, he takes stock and discusses how the university will continue to develop.

Medicine

Treating Tumors Independently of Oxygen

Most tumors grow so rapidly that vascular growth cannot keep up, and oxygen-depleted areas form within them. A new active agent could make it possible to treat them with photodynamic therapy.

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Study at Ruhr University Bochum

With its wide variety of subjects and faculties, Ruhr University Bochum offers almost limitless study opportunities. But don't worry: There are many offers for advice, orientation and support, especially when starting your studies. With individual talent support, Ruhr University helps young people to find their way and fully realize their potential.

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Research at Ruhr University Bochum

The big questions of our time can only be answered together. This is why researchers at Ruhr University work together across disciplinary boundaries. The compact campus with its 21 faculties facilitates this collaboration on overarching questions of global change.

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Founding at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University is a think tank, laboratory and production facility for the innovations that our world urgently needs. With the WORLDFACTORY, it also has a unique location for technology and knowledge-based spin-offs.

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