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Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Bochum, Germany
"Built to change - a large campus university in the Ruhr region"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#375 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) was founded in 1962 and was the first new public university established in Germany after World War II; teaching began in 1965. It has one large, compact campus in Bochum in the Ruhr metropolitan area. RUB has around 21 faculties covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering and medicine, with notable research strengths in IT security, materials and the life sciences.
Rankings & Recognition
#375
Ranked #375 in the QS World University Rankings 2024 (older edition, check topuniversities.com for the latest).
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Ruhr-Universität Bochum's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1962
Founded
#375
QS 2024 Rank
Public University
Type
Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia
Location
approx. 42,400
Total Students
approx. 7,200
International Students
Popular Programs
Engineering and IT security
Natural sciences
Medicine and health
Humanities and East Asian studies
Social sciences and economics
Law and business
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
Application Route
uni-assist (check programme)
Restricted programmes deadline
15 July (WS 2026/27, approx.)
uni-assist fee
EUR 75 first, EUR 30 each extra
Standardized Test Requirements
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DSH
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DSH-2 |
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TestDaF
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TDN 4 |
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English-taught programmes
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 75
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 3,300 academic staff
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Norbert Lammert
Reinhard Marx
Hartmut Neven
Campus & Location
A single self-contained campus of about 450 hectares in the south of Bochum, known for its 1960s brutalist architecture and connected to the city by the U35 metro line.
Campus Details
Bochum
main campus
Campus Forecast
Bochum
North Rhine-Westphalia
Main campus
Student residences
Mild temperate climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
AKAFOE student housing in Bochum
Student halls near the campus
Rent per month N/A
Dining
Campus Mensa run by AKAFOE
Cafeterias across the campus
Prices N/A
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
Hochschulsport Bochum university sports
Student initiatives and clubs
Campus events
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 7,200
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 for most programmes
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter and summer intake depending on programme. For winter semester 2026/27, approx. deadlines are 15 July for restricted bachelor and master programmes and 15 October for unrestricted bachelor programmes.
Scholarships at Ruhr-Universität Bochum
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised school-leaving certificate + German C1 or Studienkolleg
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor degree + programme-specific language proof
English Proficiency
DSH
TestDaF
English-taught programmes
Check programme pageRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the RUB international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply through uni-assist (or the university portal if the programme says so) and pay the uni-assist fee.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
5
Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
A single self-contained campus of about 450 hectares in the south of Bochum, known for its 1960s brutalist architecture and connected to the city by the U35 metro line.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Computer Science (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Psychology (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Physics (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Business Administration (B.Sc.)
Master's
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Master's
Stem Cell Biology (M.Sc.)
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