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.

Winterterm 2025/26

Enrol online

Enrollment is now possible for non-restricted courses at Ruhr University. Applicants for a degree with restricted admission can find out about the status of their application at the Infoportal Zulassung. Here you will find all information you need about enrollment in degree programs.

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RUB and TU Dortmund apply as Ruhr Innovation Lab

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People

“We have compiled numerous ideas for how we can work more closely together, and we will definitely pursue these ideas.”

Martin Paul, Barbara Albert, Manfred Bayer

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News

Cancer medication

Tumor Cells Target Metastases as They Die

A new drug can eliminate cancer cells while training the immune system to destroy such cells throughout the body.

Excellence Strategy

Bochum and Dortmund will apply jointly as a Consortium of Excellence

The two universities aim to test new forms of cross-university structures, which will also be transferable to the UA Ruhr.

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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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