Ruhr-Universität Bochum

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Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is one of Germany's largest and most research-intensive universities, renowned for its interdisciplinary approach across a comprehensive range of subjects from humanities to engineering and medicine. It is particularly strong in areas like Neuroscience, IT Security, and Materials Science. For international students, RUB offers a welcoming environment with numerous English-taught Master's programs and a highly supportive International Office that assists with everything from visa and housing to orientation and cultural integration. A distinctive characteristic is its unique "university city" campus, where all faculties are centrally located, fostering a strong sense of community and easy access to all facilities.

Background

The Ruhr University Bochum (German: Ruhr-Universität Bochum, RUB) is a public research university located in the southern hills of the central Ruhr area, Bochum, Germany. It was founded in 1962 as the first new public university in Germany after World War II. Instruction began in 1965. The Ruhr-University Bochum is one of the largest universities in Germany and part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, the most important German research funding organization. The University of Bochum was one of the first universities in Germany to introduce international bachelor's and master's degrees, which replaced the traditional German Diplom and Magister. Except for a few special cases, such as medicine, these degrees are offered by all faculties of the Ruhr-University. Currently, the university offers a total of 184 different study programs from all academic fields represented at the university.

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