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.

Summerterm 2026

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. Here you will find all information you need about enrollment in degree programs.

Excellence Strategy

RUB and TU Dortmund apply as Ruhr Innovation Lab

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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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Ukraine

Urgent appeal for donations from the Rectorate of Ruhr University

This appeal has been prompted by a call for help from our Ukrainian partner university, Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv.

Der Journalist und Blogger Dr. Jan-Martin Wiarda am Mikrofon

Podcast on the Excellence Strategy

What has the Excellence Strategy actually achieved?

Journalist and blogger Dr. Jan-Martin Wiarda has been observing the German scientific landscape for over 25 years. He shares his views on excellence and related topics in the new episode of Think. Try. Transform.

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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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Forscher hantiert mit technischen Geräten

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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