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Ruhr University Bochum

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Overview

Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Ruhr University Bochum) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1962, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen. RUB provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 64-year-old German higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. RUB also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Ruhr University Bochum's Control Typepublic

Entity

Ruhr University Bochum's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Ruhr University Bochum' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Ruhr University Bochum's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Ruhr University Bochum
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym RUB
Founded 1962
Motto menschlich -weltoffen -leistungsstark
People-centred -Cosmopolitan -High-performance
Colours Blue and green
Mascot

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Location

Address Universitätsstrasse 150
Bochum
44801 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Ruhr University Bochum's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Ruhr University Bochum Phone Number (234) 32 25483
Ruhr University Bochum Fax Number (234) 32 14684
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Website

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Ruhr University Bochum's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Ruhr University Bochum is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1962


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ruhr-Universität Bochum's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • AQUAS
  • Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Insitute (AQUIN)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Ruhr University Bochum as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Ruhr University Bochum Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Ruhr University Bochum is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Ruhr University Bochum's academic range and degree level offering.



Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Ruhr University Bochum Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Ruhr University Bochum Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Ruhr University Bochum categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Ruhr University Bochum.



Ruhr University Bochum: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Ruhr University Bochum Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Ruhr University Bochum website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Ruhr University Bochum Admission Info


Ruhr University Bochum's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Ruhr University Bochum is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Ruhr University Bochum's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Ruhr University Bochum has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Ruhr University Bochum 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Ruhr University Bochum's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Ruhr University Bochum has more than 5700 international students.


Ruhr University Bochum's Admission Office Admission Office

Universitätsstrasse 150
Bochum 44801
(234) 3 228739


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Size and Profile

Ruhr University Bochum Size and Profile


Ruhr University Bochum's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Ruhr University Bochum has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Ruhr University Bochum's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Ruhr University Bochum's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


Ruhr University Bochum's Control Type Control Type

Ruhr University Bochum is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Ruhr University Bochum's Entity Type Entity Type

Ruhr University Bochum is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Ruhr University Bochum's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Ruhr University Bochum's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Ruhr University Bochum's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Ruhr University Bochum adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Ruhr University Bochum's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Ruhr University Bochum is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Ruhr University Bochum Facilities


Ruhr University Bochum's Library University Library

Yes Visit Ruhr University Bochum's Library


Ruhr University Bochum's Housing University Housing

Yes


Ruhr University Bochum's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Ruhr University Bochum's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Ruhr University Bochum Services


Ruhr University Bochum's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Ruhr University Bochum's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Ruhr University Bochum's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Ruhr University Bochum's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Ruhr University Bochum's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Ruhr University Bochum Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Ruhr-Universität Bochum consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Ruhr-Universität Bochum
  • Faculty of Protestant Theology
  • Faculty of Catholic Theology
  • Faculty of Philosophy, Education and Journalism
  • Faculty of History
  • Faculty of Philology
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Social Science
  • Faculty of East Asian Studies
  • Faculty of Sports Science
  • Faculty of Psychology
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering
  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Sciences
  • Faculty of Mathematics
  • Faculty of Physics and Astronomy
  • Faculty of Geosciences
  • Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology
  • Faculty of Medicine

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Memberships and Affiliations

Ruhr University Bochum Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Ruhr-Universität Bochum's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Utrecht Network


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruhr University Bochum public or private?

Ruhr University Bochum is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Ruhr University Bochum profit or non-profit?

Ruhr University Bochum is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Ruhr University Bochum in terms of enrollment?

Ruhr University Bochum has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Ruhr University Bochum in terms of academic staff?

Ruhr University Bochum's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.

Is Ruhr University Bochum a coeducational institution?

Ruhr University Bochum is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Ruhr University Bochum use?

Ruhr University Bochum adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Ruhr University Bochum affiliated with?

None.

Does Ruhr University Bochum admit international students?

Yes. Ruhr University Bochum has more than 5700 international students.

What is Ruhr University Bochum's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Ruhr University Bochum 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Ruhr University Bochum RUB?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Ruhr University Bochum RUB located?

Ruhr University Bochum is located in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Address: Universitätsstrasse 150.

Is Ruhr University Bochum RUB accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Ruhr University Bochum is accredited by Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (since 1962).

Does Ruhr University Bochum offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Ruhr University Bochum offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Ruhr University Bochum have a university library?

Yes

Does Ruhr University Bochum provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Ruhr University Bochum have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Ruhr University Bochum offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Ruhr University Bochum offer career services?

Not reported

Does Ruhr University Bochum offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Ruhr University Bochum have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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