Question 1

Is it hard to get into Ruhr-University Bochum?

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Yes, Ruhr-University Bochum acceptance rate stands at 40%, which makes it competitive to get into.For Ruhr-University Bochum admissions, international students must meet all the admission requirements at the university. Ruhr-University Bochum student body features more than 6,500 international students.

Question 2

How is Ruhr-University Bochum for Indian students?

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Ruhr-University Bochum is among the top choice of Indian students to continue higher education in Germany. Shiksha Popularity ranking ranks Ruhr-University Bochum at #244 in World and #24 in Germany. Ruhr-University Bochum is home to over 6,500 international students from all over the world. The university offer programs at UG and PG levels for its Indian students.

Question 3

Is Ruhr-University Bochum public or private?

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Yes, Ruhr-University Bochum is public research university based in Germany. RUB is regarded for offering best academic environment for its international students. Ruhr-University Bochum acceptance rate is around 40%.

Question 4

What is Ruhr-University Bochum known for?

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Ruhr-University Bochum is one of the largest universities in Germany with a student enrollment of 37,000+ students. Also, this university is internationally known for its research strengths Cyber Security and Solvation Science. It is also well known for its focus on Religious Studies, Neuroscience, Materials Research, Plasma Research, etc. Note that 300+ partnerships have been established between Ruhr-University Bochum's institutes and faculty members and educational institutes in other countries.

Question 5

How many students are there at RUB?

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As per current facts, total student enrollment at Ruhr University Bochum is 37,653. Out of this, international student enrollment is 6,700+. PhD students are 3,600+ at this university. There are 12 faculty members in total at this university. Considering total student enrollment, RUB is one of largest universities in Germany. Acceptance rate at RUB is around 40%, which shows that it is selective university.

Question 6

Which famous celebrities have studied at Ruhr University Bochum?

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The alumni who have studied at RUB include the following names: Andreas FloerDaniel JasinskiAli AtalanMelanie RaabeSvenje SchulzeOliver WittkeBernd Baumann

Question 7

What is the alumni mentor programme at RUB?

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The mentoring programs at Ruhr-University Bochum support the university's members with career guidance and entry into Science and Business. As a mentor, you can pass on your knowledge to the students and check out the new professionals for you company. A few of the mentoring programs at the faculty include Informatics, Professional School of Education, etc. Check the RUB's official website for more details.

Question 8

Who are the top employers at Ruhr University Bochum?

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Ruhr-University Bochum is one of the best universities for higher education in Germany. Ruhr-University Bochum graduates are employed in leading companies that are-Ruhr-University BochumRWEPwC DeutschlandDeloitteEvonik

Question 9

In which sector Ruhr-University Bochum graduates work?

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RUB graduates are in high demand all over the world. RUR placement rate attracts students from all over the world. Ruhr-University Bochum graduates work for top sectors that are listed below-Business DevelopmentEducationEngineeringOperationsResearch

Question 10

What is the average salary of Ruhr-University Bochum graduates?

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RUB graduates are constantly in high demand worldwide. As per data curated from the web, the average salary of Ruhr-University Bochum graduates are listed below-Type of ProgramAverage SalaryPGEUR 60,000 (INR 64.76 L)UGEUR 45,000 (INR 48.59 L)

Question 11

How can I get into Ruhr-University Bochum Master of Science in Applied IT Security?

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Students who want to take admission to RUB Master of Science Applied IT Security course should have a university-degree transcript for admission. Students can apply online for this course. A few of the documents required to apply are: Passport copyProof of language proficiency School reportAPS certificateAssessment test

Question 12

What are the German language proficiency test scores accepted at RUB?

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Almost all the Bachelor's courses at RUB and a few Master's courses are taught in German at RUB. More than 20 Master's courses are taught in English. German language proficiency scores accepted by RUB are: TestDAF with at least 16 pointsDSH (Level 2 or 3)KDS or GDS from Goethe-InstitutOSD Language Certificate C1telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule

Question 13

What are the application deadline for international students at Ruhr University Bochum?

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Ruhr-University Bochum offers programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. RUB offers admission for international students in two intakes namely Winter and Summer every year. Ruhr-University Bochum application deadline for international student are-IntakesDeadlineWinter 2026Jul 15, 2026Summer 2026Jan 15, 2027

Question 14

As an international student at RUB, can I avail DAAD scholarship?

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Yes, the DAAD Prize for international students can be availed by international students at Ruhr-Bochum University. The mount of this scholarship is Euros 1,000 (Around INR 1 lakh). To get this scholarship, students must not be a citizen of Germany and be either in the 3rd semester of the Bachelor's degree or in the 2nd semester of the Master's degree, show social commitment. A few of the documents required to apply are: Student's residence permitCVCertificate of enrollmentTranscript of recordsStudents' commitment to the society proofLOR for the proposed person

Question 15

What is the International Scholarship for RUB?

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To avail the international students scholarships at Ruhr-University Bochum, students can apply from the third semester onwards. They must be enrolled in the regular course of this university. If students do not receive BAfog, then the scholarship amount is EUR 400 per month, but you receive BAFof at the same time, then the scholarship amount is EUR 300 per month. Documents that have to be submitted are CV, letter of motivation, academic transcripts, bank statements, residence permits, etc.

Question 16

How much does it cost to live at Ruhr-University Bochum?

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There is no tuition fee at RUB. But, students have to pay semester contribution fee. The monthly expenses that an Indian student has to bear are: Rent: EUR 350 - 700Internet / telephone: EUR 35Food: EUR 200-350Health insurance: EUR 115Clothes: EUR 40-60Learning materials, books, pens: EUR 20-30Leisure activities: EUR 60-100Subscriptions: EUR 5-50

Question 17

How much is the RUB social contribution fee?

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The social contribution fee at Ruhr-University Bochum is EUR 350 per semester. This semester contribution fee is not the tuition fees. Note that this fee always due before the start of a new semester. For the winter semester, its around in August and for the Summer semester, its around in February.

Question 18

What is the duration of MBA programme at Ruhr-University Bochum?

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The Ruhr-University Bochum is among the top choice of international students to pursue MBA programme in Germany. RUB offers MBA programme for the duration of 18 months to 42 months. Ruhr-University Bochum offers more than 40 UG program and over 100 PG programs for its international students.

Question 19

What is the Bilingual IT Engineering course at RUB?

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From the Winter semester, RUB BSc in IT Engineering course is a Bilingual course. The language of instruction of this course is English and German. To study this course, one of German language proficiency certificate such as DSH, TestDAF,  etc. certificate must be suvmitted. For the English language proficiency, B2 level proficiency such as IELTS / TOEFL scores must be submitted.

Question 20

What is the duration of RUB Master of Applied IT Security course?

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The duration of Ruhr-University Bochum Master of Applied IT Security course is 6 semesters. This course is taught in English and German. Study regarding IT security based on three-pilar model such as Computer Science, IT, Cryptography is offered. Students who want to take admission to this course, the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's or Master's course with a 3.0 GPA. One year of professional work experience is also required.

Question 21

Does Ruhr-University Bochum offer courses in English?

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Yes, RUB offers courses in English. Though, there is only course available at the Bachelor's level, over 20 courses are offered in English. Some of the Master's courses offered in English are: ChemistryBio-chemistryComputer ScienceEnglish and American studiesGeosciencesPhysicsStem Cell Biology

Question 22

What is the ranking of Ruhr-University Bochum?

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One of the top-public universities in Germany, Ruhr-University Bochum ranks at #395 in 2026. Whereas, in 2025, it ranked at #396. Times Higher Education (THE) has placed RUB at #251-300 in the world rankings for 2026. In the Global rankings by U.S. News, this university ranks at #369. This shows that Globally, this university ranks within the Top 400 Universities in the world.

Question 23

Where does Ruhr-University Bochum ranks in Times Higher Education rankings?

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Ruhr-University ranking is #251-300 in the 2026 World University rankings. This university's ranking is #301-350 in 2025 rankings. This shows that this university's ranking has improved in the 2026 rankings. A few of the subject rankings are given below. THE Subject Rankings 2025Arts and Humanities: #201-250Computer Sciences: #126-150Engineering: #301-400Life Sciences: #301-400

Question 24

What is the ranking of Ruhr-University Bochum in the world?

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The Ruhr-University Bochum is one of the finest universities in the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, the university is ranked at #244 in World and #21 in Germany. Top ranking authorities all over the world ranks RUB that are listed below-Ranking AuthoritiesRankShiksha Popularity Rankings 2026#244 in world and #21 in GermanyTimes Higher Education 2026#251-300 in World University RankingsQS Rankings 2026#395 in QS World University RankingsUS News and World Report 2026#369 in Best Global Universities

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Ali Atalan	Politician
Andreas Floer	Mathematician
Melanie Raabe	Novelist and Journalist
Florian Steger	Historian and Ethicist
Oliver Wittke	Politician and Geographer
Svenja Schulze	Politician

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