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Ruhr University Bochum overall ranking by THE is #251 out of 3118 globally, #18 out of 50 in Germany for the year 2026.
| Stream | 2026 Ranking | 2025 Ranking | 2024 Ranking |
| Overall | #251 out of 3118 in Global Ranking #18 out of 50 in germany | #301 out of 2857 in Global Ranking #21 out of 47 in germany | #251 out of 1600 in Global Ranking #19 out of 41 in germany |
| Arts | - | #201 out of 601 in Global Ranking #13 out of 37 in germany | #176 out of 691 in Global Ranking #12 out of 34 in germany |
| Computer Science | - | #126 out of 1001 in Global Ranking #10 out of 41 in germany | #101 out of 1027 in Global Ranking #8 out of 37 in germany |
| Social Studies | - | #301 out of 1001 in Global Ranking #11 out of 31 in germany | #251 out of 997 in Global Ranking #10 out of 29 in germany |
| Clinical Science | - | - | #251 out of 1059 in Global Ranking #9 out of 23 in germany |
| Education | - | #251 out of 601 in Global Ranking #10 out of 30 in germany | #251 out of 703 in Global Ranking #9 out of 25 in germany |
| Humanities | - | #201 out of 601 in Global Ranking #13 out of 37 in germany | #176 out of 691 in Global Ranking #12 out of 34 in germany |
| Health Care | - | - | #251 out of 1059 in Global Ranking #9 out of 23 in germany |
QS
Ruhr University Bochum overall ranking by QS is #395 out of 1401 globally, #20 out of 43 in Germany for the year 2026.
| Stream | 2026 Ranking | 2025 Ranking | 2024 Ranking |
| Overall | #395 out of 1401 in Global Ranking #20 out of 43 in germany | #396 out of 1503 in Global Ranking #20 out of 43 in germany | #375 out of 1401 in Global Ranking #18 out of 43 in germany |
| Arts | - | #342 out of 553 in Global Ranking #16 out of 25 in germany | #359 out of 551 in Global Ranking #15 out of 24 in germany |
| Computer Science | - | #601 out of 850 in Global Ranking #16 out of 35 in germany | #651 out of 722 in Global Ranking #18 out of 30 in germany |
| Technology | - | - | #451 out of 555 in Global Ranking #17 out of 21 in germany |
| Mechanical Engineering | - | #351 out of 579 in Global Ranking #11 out of 18 in germany | #401 out of 532 in Global Ranking #11 out of 16 in germany |
| Economics | - | #551 out of 700 in Global Ranking #14 out of 28 in germany | - |
| Philosophy | - | #46 out of 225 in Global Ranking #5 out of 18 in germany | #51 out of 213 in Global Ranking #5 out of 16 in germany |
| Humanities | - | - | #359 out of 551 in Global Ranking #15 out of 23 in germany |
| Physics | - | #301 out of 675 in Global Ranking #15 out of 42 in germany | #301 out of 640 in Global Ranking #15 out of 39 in germany |
| Performing Arts | - | - | #51 out of 120 in Global Ranking #5 out of 8 in germany |
CWUR
Ruhr University Bochum overall ranking by CWUR is #325 out of 2000 globally, #22 out of 62 in Germany for the year 2025.
| Stream | 2025 Ranking | 2022 Ranking | 2021 Ranking |
| Overall | #325 out of 2000 in Global Ranking #22 out of 62 in germany | #312 out of 1994 in Global Ranking #17 out of 55 in germany | #312 out of 2000 in Global Ranking #22 out of 63 in germany |
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US News
Ruhr University Bochum overall ranking by US News is #389 out of 2459 globally, #24 out of 60 in Germany for the year 2024.
| Stream | 2024 Ranking | 2023 Ranking | 2022 Ranking |
| Overall | #389 out of 2459 in Global Ranking #24 out of 60 in germany | #354 out of 1740 in Global Ranking #18 out of 54 in germany | #354 out of 1740 in Global Ranking #18 out of 54 in germany |
| Arts | - | - | #146 out of 250 in Global Ranking #8 out of 12 in germany |
| Computer Science | - | - | #295 out of 500 in Global Ranking #10 out of 18 in germany |
| Clinical Science | - | - | #403 out of 999 in Global Ranking #22 out of 30 in germany |
| Humanities | - | - | #146 out of 250 in Global Ranking #8 out of 12 in germany |
| Physics | - | - | #352 out of 743 in Global Ranking #21 out of 41 in germany |
| Biochemistry | - | - | #209 out of 491 in Global Ranking #13 out of 29 in germany |
ARWU
Ruhr University Bochum overall ranking by ARWU is #301 out of 1000 globally, #7 out of 41 in Germany for the year 2022 and for the Sciences stream, it ranks #301 out of 500 in global ranking, #9 out of 45 in Germany for the year 2022.
| Stream | 2022 Ranking |
| Overall | #301 out of 1000 in Global Ranking #7 out of 41 in germany |
| Sciences | #201 out of 500 in Global Ranking #9 out of 45 in germany |
| Mechanical Engineering | #201 out of 500 in Global Ranking #4 out of 15 in germany |
| Clinical Science | #301 out of 500 in Global Ranking #8 out of 30 in germany |
| Public Policy | #301 out of 500 in Global Ranking #7 out of 23 in germany |
| Physics | #201 out of 500 in Global Ranking #6 out of 29 in germany |
| Earth Sciences | #201 out of 500 in Global Ranking #6 out of 27 in germany |
| Health Care | #301 out of 500 in Global Ranking #7 out of 23 in germany |
RUR
Ruhr University Bochum overall ranking by RUR is #231 out of 784 globally, #14 out of 20 in Germany for the year 2018 and for the Humanities stream, it ranks #211 out of 600 in global ranking, #11 out of 17 in Germany for the year 2018.
| Stream | 2018 Ranking | 2017 Ranking |
| Overall | #231 out of 784 in Global Ranking #14 out of 20 in germany | #249 out of 764 in Global Ranking #17 out of 20 in germany |
| Humanities | #211 out of 600 in Global Ranking #11 out of 17 in germany | - |
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Sciences (2)
Engineering (1)
Materials Sciences (1)
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Likes
- Atmosphere and solid research on computational material science (Shows how we can study and discover futuristic materials)
- Support for International students (Accommodation, Student jobs)
- Collaborations with the reputed partner institutes such as Max Planck, Julich
Dislikes
- Doesn't encourage working/researching in Industries so they are purely academic interests
- Communication between inter departments
- Some PhD students are rude during tutorials but somewhat not an issue of ICAMS department
Placement
8
- Placement rate: 75-85% secure jobs within 6 months. Many continue in PhD programs (30-40%). Average salary: 45000-55000 Euros/year for the master's graduate in R&D roles. Job search: Through professor referrals, company websites, and networking with R&D people.
- Highest salary: 60000-70000 Euros/ year (automotive/tech consultancies). Lowest: 38000-42000 (smaller companies/startups). PhD positions pay around the same as the Lowest. Strong demand in the German manufacturing sector for ICAMS students
- Placement rate: 75-85% secure jobs within 6 months. Many continue in PhD programs (30-40%). Average salary: 45000-55000 Euros/year for the master's graduate in R&D roles. Job search: Through professor referrals, company websites, and networking with R&D people.
- Highest salary: 60000-70000 Euros/ year (automotive/tech consultancies). Lowest: 38000-42000 (smaller companies/startups). PhD positions pay around the same as the Lowest. Strong demand in the German manufacturing sector for ICAMS students
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Likes
- Supportive people
- Welcoming for international students.
- Very good research work
Dislikes
- Slow administration
- Accommodation is not good (overcrowded hostels)
Placement
6
- I have not found one. But the university is not directly helping in that.
- Have to apply online but can also talk to the welcome center and get the link to the online form Monthly rent ranges from 280 to 500 Euros.
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Likes
- Good reputation with well known Professors.
- Strong location in the Ruhr region.
- Strong social life outside work, plus strong alumni network.
Dislikes
- Many courses are offered only in German.
- International students are lower than US universities.
- German bureaucracy in paperwork during registration.
Placement
10
- For a PhD, everyone is employed within 6 months after graduation, either as a postdoc or in industry. Salary range is debatable but depends on location, but in general it is in the range of 50-65k after PhD and without prior experience or only PhD work experience.
- Students find jobs via networking or applications online through LinkedIn, Xing, and Indeed.
- Immoscout24 was the best option for finding accommodation. If you are looking for shared apartments, wg-gesucht is another great option. Typically, you receive responses at a ratio of 1:10, meaning 10 applications 1 response for viewing since the competition is significant.
- But even after rent, electricity internet heating charges are generally to be paid separately unless mentioned in the contract.
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Likes
- I liked the structure of my course as it has a lot of lab rotations and practical work along with the lectures.
- "The course structure and the international team. They give you detailed information about the university and how everything works. They also had excursions at the start of the semester. The cafeteria at the university has a lot of vegan and vegetarian options for people who don’t consume meat."
Dislikes
- "Sometimes certain meetings and classes is only in German and I feel it is not fair for the international students studying at the university. It would be nice if there was an English version so that people who are interested can take a part in it. "
Placement
6
I have not finished my course so I do not have an idea about the placement opportunities. The research opportunities are very nice and there are a lot of positions available. It would be better if you know a little German.
It is very nice. I enjoy a lot studying and exploring at the university. The university campus is very big so it took me 2-3 days to explore the whole campus.
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