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University Facilities
Numerous amenities are available at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) to facilitate both academic and recreational activities. These include a presence in the city center with the Bochumer Fenster and a central campus with a variety of research buildings, a botanical park, and sports facilities. RUB also provides access to cultural events and recreational opportunities in Bochum and the Ruhr region, as well as student residences with a variety of services.
Scholarships Offered
With support from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the North Rhine-Westphalian Ministry of Culture and Science, Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) provides scholarships to overseas students, mostly through the overseas Office. Academic merit, financial necessity, social commitment, and motivation are the criteria used to grant these scholarships, which include the One-Year Scholarship. Additionally, students can look through additional scholarship databases and opportunities provided by different organizations.
Key Scholarship Information for International Students at RUB:
One-Year Scholarship:
This scholarship, funded by the Ministry of Culture and Science of NRW and DAAD, is available to international students who meet specific criteria, including refugee status, recent entry into Germany, and a foreign school leaving certificate or first degree.
DAAD Scholarship:
The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) also provides scholarships for international students, particularly those with a foreign school leaving certificate or first degree, and who are not German citizens.
Selection Criteria:
Scholarships are generally awarded based on academic excellence, financial need, social commitment, and motivation.
Funding Period:
The maximum funding period is typically linked to the standard period of study for the respective degree program, and initial funding is often limited to one academic year with the possibility of extension.
Application Process:
Students can apply for scholarships through the International Office's website at Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
Other Scholarship Options:
Besides the scholarships offered by RUB, students can explore other funding opportunities, including the Deutschlandstipendium (available to both German and international students) and various scholarship databases.
Combining Scholarships:
It is generally possible to combine scholarships with BAföG (German student loan/grant) and to work alongside the scholarship, but it is important to check the specific terms and conditions of each scholarship.
Important Note:
The availability of scholarships is always subject to the provision of funds from the respective funding bodies.
Eligibility Criteria
A recognized higher education entrance exam, evidence of your competence in German or English, and possibly other program-specific prerequisites are necessary for overseas students to enroll at Ruhr University Bochum. Additionally, you must apply online and send in the necessary paperwork.
Here's a breakdown of the key eligibility criteria:
1. University Entrance Qualification:
You'll need a school leaving certificate or a completed or started degree that's recognized as a higher education entrance qualification in Germany.
The Admissions Office verifies your qualifications. You can find more information on the recognition of your qualifications on the DAAD website or anabin.
For Master's programs, you'll need a Bachelor's or equivalent degree.
2. Language Proficiency:
German: Most Bachelor's and many Master's programs are taught in German, so you'll need to prove your German language skills.
Accepted German language tests and scores include TestDaF (16), DSH (level 2 or 3), Goethe-Zertifikat (C1), and Deutsches Sprachdiplom (level 2).
English: For English-taught programs, you'll need to demonstrate fluency in English.
Accepted English language tests include TOEFL (minimum 550 paper-based, 215 computer-based, or 79 internet-based) and IELTS (minimum 6.0).
3. Application Process:
Apply online through the RUB application portal.
Submit required documents, including your university entrance qualification, degree certificate, language certificates, and other program-specific documents.
4. Program-Specific Requirements:
Some programs may have additional requirements, such as specific subject requirements or minimum grades for the degree.
For example, the Materials Science and Simulation Master's program requires a Bachelor's degree in related fields like Materials Science, Physics, or Engineering and relevant coursework.
The International Graduate School of Neuroscience (IGSN) requires a Master's degree in neuroscience or related fields with a minimum grade equivalent to "good" (1.7- Gut) in the German system.
5. Other Important Considerations:
You may need a visa for longer stays in Germany.
You'll need to prove that you can finance your studies.
Some scholarships are available for international students.