Established in 1962, the 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 (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 62-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | Ruhr University Bochum |
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Name | Ruhr University Bochum |
Colours | Blue and green |
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Address | Universitätsstrasse 150 Bochum 44801 North Rhine-Westphalia Germany |
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+49 (234) 32 25483 | |
+49 (234) 32 14684 |
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The following Ruhr University Bochum's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Ruhr University Bochum's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Ruhr University Bochum a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Ruhr University Bochum's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Ruhr University Bochum has more than 5700 international students.Tip: search for Ruhr University Bochum's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Ruhr University Bochum.
Ruhr University Bochum has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).
Ruhr University Bochum is a public higher education institution.
Ruhr University Bochum is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Ruhr University Bochum does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Ruhr University Bochum's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.
uniRank provides below an overview of Ruhr University Bochum's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Ruhr University Bochum is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1962
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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