Ruhr University Bochum [RUB] Admissions: Entry Requirements, Acceptance Rate, Deadlines, Application Process

Ruhr University Bochum, founded in 1962 is the first university established in the Federal Republic of Germany. With 42,954 students currently enrolled at the university as per 2022 admission statistics, the institute is indeed one of the largest and top German universities for international students. A total of 6,312 international candidates representing around 130 countries are admitted to the university.

Within 20 diverse faculties, Ruhr University has about 191 degree programs. Admission at Ruhr University Bochum requires applicants to be proficient in the language of the program, either German or English and certified copy of degree/school leaving certificate. The university offers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for its students in subjects like Economics, Mathematics, and Archaeology.

A desired candidate applying at the institute must showcase an impressive academic profile comprising a grade average of 3.0 or 70% along with other language and curricular requirements. Some salient points in regard to the admission process at the institute are as listed below.

• Ruhr University Bochum follows a semester-system and has two intake seasons, Summer and Winter.
• The deadline for the Winter semester 2023 application is August 20 and for Summer semester is January 15. 
• The admission is granted on a rolling basis.
• Candidates are required to submit their test certificates in both English and German.
• German language proficiency proof must be produced for admission in the majority of the courses, since only a few have English as the medium of instruction. TestDaF, DSH, ZOP examination, or diploma in German language proves proficiency.
• In case the students do not have the required grades, they will have to sit for an assessment test prior to their admission.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) admission updates

With the impact of COVID-19 pandemic across the world, Ruhr University Bochum has shifted its summer 2023 semester online. In fact, the winter 2023 semester is also going to be amalgamation of online and face-to-face teaching. 

The winter semester application deadline has been extended from July 15 to August 20. Additionally, international students who are facing financial problems due to corona can apply for financial support. International office has also shifted online and can be consulted through Skype or Moodle.

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