13 October 2026, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) was established in 1962 and is one of Germany's leading public research universities. With over 43,000 students, it is one of the largest universities in Germany. Located in the heart of the Ruhr region, Germany's largest urban area, the RUB campus offers a unique blend of urban and suburban elements, with modern facilities surrounded by green spaces. The university is situated in close proximity to Kemnade Lake and the River Ruhr, which provide a picturesque backdrop to the campus.
Show more...University
Study Programs
City
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
1962 Foundation year
37,716 No. of students (2026)
18% of international students
175
Study Programs
135
Admission-free programs
28English-only programs
Top study programs
Browse Study Programs
175 courses available
Type in your Subject, e.g., Economics 
Top 10 study programs (by popularity)
Top 10 2
Econometrics
Master of Science
Advertising
5
Geosciences
Master of Science
Advertising
See:
Top 20
Top 50
Top 100
Rankings
International
National
#16
in Germany
#17
in Germany
#23
in Germany
Finances
Tuition fees
Filter study programs
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students
