GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
Bochum, Germany
NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2019/2020
6
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Giedre Jukneviciute
International Office
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
44780 Bochum
Germany
+49-234-32-27248
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Laura Schiffmann
International Office
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
44780 Bochum
Germany
+49-234-32-29814
APPLICATION WEBSITE
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
No difference
ACADEMICS
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Only English and American Studies. However, some areas offer a few courses in English.
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Most areas of study open for exchange students, http://studienangebot.rub.de/en.
Only on special request, depending on each case:
• MA Human Rights
• MA Humanitarian Assistance
• MA Development Management
• MA European Culture and Economy
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Taught in English
Biochemistry; Chemistry; Cognitive Science; Computational Engineering; Criminal Justice, Governance and Police Science; Economics; Ethics – Economics, Law and Politics; Laser and Photonics; Materials Science and Simulation; Molecular Sciences and Simulations; Molecular and Developmental Stem Cell Biology; Transformation of Urban Landscapes
CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
Yes
CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?
Yes
AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES
AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
• MA Humanitarian Action
• MA Development Management
• MA European Culture and Economy
WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS
REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE
None
ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
No
DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Upon arrival.
COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)
Depending on each department. Mostly, within the first week of the lecture period.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Recommended languages skills: German B1 (intermediate, if courses selected are taught in German). No requirements for English speaking students (mother tongue), if courses selected are taught in English
LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Depending on the department.
PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?
The course lasts 3 weeks.
Dates: September 4, 2019 – September 27, 2019
Costs: Approx. EUR 300 for the entire orientation course (see above)
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?
Yes, depending on each department. http://international.rub.de/gaststudis/index.html.en
ADDITIONAL NOTES
DATES
ADDITIONAL NOTES
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
Semester 1/Winter: 15 June
Semester 2/Summer: 15 December
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
EXAMINATION PERIOD
Depending on the departments, no general examination period
IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?
Yes
ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?
Yes, however, not mandatory and only before the beginning of the winter term:
The course lasts 3 weeks.
Dates: September 4, 2019 – September 27, 2019
Costs: Approx. EUR 300
None
COSTS
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN EURO)
EUR 800
HOUSING
EUR 250-350
MEALS
EUR 300
BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS
EUR 35-50
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
EUR 320/semester for public transit in the entire state of North Rhine Westphalia
HEALTH INSURANCE
EUR 90
OTHER
EUR 18 TV license fee
IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?
Yes
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE
IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Assistance is available, but housing is not guaranteed.
HOUSING OPTIONS
HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)
Gundra Stückrath
International Office
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
44780 Bochum
Germany
Phone: +49-234-32 28020
gundra.stueckrath@uv.rub.de
http://international.rub.de/gaststudis/accommodation/index.html.en
DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?
It is separate. Students receive further information by email after they have been nominated:
WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
Several doctors' offices nearby in the Uni Center.
ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?
Yes
ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?
Yes
ADDITIONAL NOTES
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS UNIVERSITY
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