Built to change: Ruhr University Bochum

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.

At a glance

All degree programmes

You want to study at RUB? You can find an overview of our wide range of subjects and initial information on the degree programmes in our Study Portal.

Excellence Strategy

RUB and TU Dortmund apply as Ruhr Innovation Lab

All information about the competition

People

"For me, Ruhr University stands for a place, where capable minds meet open hearts. It truly feels like a university built to change – and to help others change the world with it."

Naimeh Naseritaheri, Humboldt Fellow at the Chair of Analytical Chemistry II

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News

Der Bochumer Rektor Prof. Dr. Martin Paul (links) und der Dortmunder Rektor Prof. Dr. Manfred Bayer (rechts)

Invitation

Town Hall Meeting on the Excellence Strategy Proposal

On November 13, the rectors of Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University will inform university members about the plans for the “Ruhr Innovation Lab.”

Computer Engineering

First Propaganda Detection Mechanism for Telegram

The new method is efficient, fast and inexpensive. This means that it could help moderators in the fight against disinformation on Telegram.

All News

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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.

Information about your studies at RUB

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.

Research portal

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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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