Incoming

Welcome to the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy in Bochum!

International guest students and researchers will find information about studying and staying at RUB and in Bochum in general on these pages.

For further questions, please contact the responsible contact persons. Our contact form will help you find the right person.

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Information for international students

RUBiss

At the International Student Service at RUB, international students can find out everything they need to know about planning, implementing and following up their stay at RUB.

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Offers of help for those affected by the Ukraine war

The RUB is collecting offers of help for students affected by the Ukraine war on its central pages.

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Module Manuals Master of Science

Here you can find an insight into the courses of the English Master.

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Information for international researchers

Welcome Centre of the RUB

The RUB Welcome Centre offers international researchers information and support for the successful planning and implementation of their stay abroad.

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Offers for scientists at risk

The RUB supports scientists at risk through its membership in the Scholars at Risk Network.

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Offers of help for those affected by the Ukraine war

The RUB is collecting offers of help for researchers affected by the Ukraine war on its central pages.

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Off Campus - Living in Bochum

Bochum lies at the heart of the Ruhrgebiet, a culturally, industrially, and scientifically rich part of North Rhine-Westphalia, in the western part of Germany. Bochum and its neighbouring cities and surrounding areas offer a multitude of activities. Whether you are interested in the rich cultural heritage and historical roots of Bochum and the Ruhrgebiet, or you enjoy sports, art, or are looking for some off-time in nature - you have much to discover! And thanks to the German railway system, many activities can be done using public transport.

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Steel industry blast furnace at night. The blast furnace is illuminated with a colourful light installation.

Photo of the winding tower at the Bochum Mining Museum against a blue sky.

View of Lake Kemnader in Bochum. A wooden bench can be seen in the left foreground of the photo.

Contact

If you have any questions about your stay at RUB, international students can contact the RUBiss team at the International Office.

Contact Team RUBiss

International researchers should contact the RUB Welcome Centre team.

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Further Information

International Office of the RUB

Funding for international students