Built to change: Ruhr University Bochum Skip to main content Main navigation Information for Information for School Student Prospective Students Students Alumni Business Partners Sponsors and Supporters Media Guests Researchers University teachers Doctoral Researchers Staff A-Z Serviceportal German DE Study Research Transfer News About us Institutions Member of Play/Pause University Alliance Ruhr Watch the new video series 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. Welcome to Ruhr University Bochum Enrolment You have been admitted to Ruhr University Bochum? No matter whether you have chosen a non-restricted Bachelor's programme or have accepted admission to a restricted degree programme: In order to study at the Ruhr University, you must enrol on time. Excellence Strategy RUB and TU Dortmund apply as Ruhr Innovation Lab All information about the competition All information about the competition People “We see it as our task to have an impact on the region.” Professor Björn Rothstein, Professional School of Education Directly to the article in the news portal News History “The Border with the Starkest Contrasts” The Amur River makes up half of the Chinese-Russian border. It is only in the last few years that two bridges have led across it. These do not play a major role in getting from A to B, but they are still significant. Artificial intelligence Powerful with Language – But Also Pedagogically Sound? The new AI models are linguistically powerful, but can they also aid in learning? Researchers from Bochum take stock for the OECD. All News News portal News portal 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. Information about your studies at RUB 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. Research portal 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. WORLDFACTORY What Motivates us We focus on these socially relevant topics on campus. Online portal Diversity is our Strength We see our great strength in the diversity of the people who work, study, research and teach at our university. Online portal Committed to sustainability We are committed to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aim to work together as a university community towards a sustainable RUB 2030. Topic Portal Digitalization Digital technologies make university life more flexible, structured and convenient. Internationalization RUB International 2030 Ruhr University is open to the world and internationally connected. Studium 37.653 Personen sind an der RUB eingeschrieben. Forschung 11 laufende Sonderforschungsbereiche Transfer more than 135 Ausgründungen seit 2019 RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM Universitätsstraße 150 44801 Bochum Footer Privacy Notice Accessibility Legal Notice Photo Credit QUICK ACCESS Services Mobility Dealing with Emergencies Vacancies SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram LinkedIn BlueSky Facebook Youtube Zwei Studentinnen und ein Student mit Laptop im Gespräch | Image: RUB, Marquard Blaues Schild mit weißer Schrift 'RUHR INNOVATION LAB' in einem Labor | Image: RUB, Marquard Porträt des Germanisten Björn Rothstein | Image: RUB, Kramer Bridge over the Amur River | Image: stock.adobe.com, Mikhail Mishchenko Nikol Rummel und Sebastian Strauß | Image: RUB, Marquard Glückliche Absolventen im Talar | Image: RUB, Marquard Forscherin blickt auf Laborutensilien | Image: RUB, Marquard Forscher hantiert mit technischen Geräten | Image: RUB, Kramer Portalbild und Claim Diversity | Image: RUB, Marquard Zwei Bio-Studis bestimmen auf Wiese Pflanzen | Image: RUB, Marquard Digitale Geräte | Image: RUB, Marquard Ein Finger zeigt auf einen Globus | Image: RUB, Marquard To top