Ruhr-University Bochum

Ruhr-University Bochum is a higher education institution in Bochum, Germany. Its academic offer includes structured degree pathways, student support services, and clear admissions routes. The institution supports an international learning environment through mobility and cross-border study opportunities. Prospective students can use official university resources to compare programmes and plan next steps.

Rankings

#10 (National rank)▼

National rank

Ranked #10 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #10 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #21 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #21 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #242 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #242 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

Incoming Erasmus

246+ Students/Year

Semester Dates

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Autumn Term

14 Sept - 5 Feb

Spring Term

15 Feb - 2 Jul

Drinks

Pint 🍺: €3.6Wine 🍷: €5.5

Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)

0 € / 510 €

Monthly Rent (Est.)

390 €

On-Campus Housing

❌ None

Erasmus student network

✅ Active

Affordability Score

8/10

Total Students

42,425

English Programs

✅ Courses AvailableOfficial Catalogue ↗

Official Portal

Visit University Site ↗