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Location & approach

By Car

The campus of Ruhr University Bochum is located near the motorway junction Bochum/Witten, where the A43 connects with the A44. Take the exit Bochum-Querenburg / Universität (exit 19) and follow the signs to “Ruhr-Universität.” Continue on Universitätsstraße and take the turnoff “Uni Mitte” to reach the central campus area.

By Bus & Train

Travel by train to Bochum Central Station. From there, take the underground line U35 towards “Hustadt / Universität” and exit at the stop ‘Ruhr-Universität’. The U35 runs every 5 minutes on weekdays and takes about 9–10 minutes to the university. After exiting the station, cross the pedestrian bridge to reach the campus.

By Plane

The nearest major airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS). From the terminal, take the SkyTrain (about 5 minutes) to the airport railway station, then board a regional train (RE) to Bochum Central Station (approximately 30 minutes). From there, take the U35 underground line to “Ruhr-Universität” as described above.

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Location & approach

By Car

The campus of Ruhr University Bochum is located near the motorway junction Bochum/Witten, where the A43 connects with the A44. Take the exit Bochum-Querenburg / Universität (exit 19) and follow the signs to “Ruhr-Universität.” Continue on Universitätsstraße and take the turnoff “Uni Mitte” to reach the central campus area.

By Bus & Train

Travel by train to Bochum Central Station. From there, take the underground line U35 towards “Hustadt / Universität” and exit at the stop ‘Ruhr-Universität’. The U35 runs every 5 minutes on weekdays and takes about 9–10 minutes to the university. After exiting the station, cross the pedestrian bridge to reach the campus.

By Plane

The nearest major airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS). From the terminal, take the SkyTrain (about 5 minutes) to the airport railway station, then board a regional train (RE) to Bochum Central Station (approximately 30 minutes). From there, take the U35 underground line to “Ruhr-Universität” as described above.

What is Study Bridge?

The "Studienbrücke" program was created on the basis of a modification of §49 (5) of the Higher Education Act (HG) in NRW. The aim is to enable direct access to German universities after obtaining a university entrance certificate. Previously, applicants first had to study for a year in their home country or take part in a preparatory year at a preparatory college.
Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of the five pilot universities that tested innovative models for the recruitment and integration of highly qualified target groups who, under the previous regulations, had no direct access to higher education at German universities as part of Studienstart. This led to the development of the "Studienbrücke" format, in which the universities of the University Alliance Ruhr cooperate with the DAAD and the Goethe-Institut under the leadership of the Ruhr-Universität. The project is coordinated by Elena Resch for the University Alliance Ruhr.

New students sit at the table and talk to Studienbrücke alumni. — Several students are sitting together at a table outside. They form a group of about seven people who are talking to each other. One person is speaking while the others listen attentively.

A student stands on the university bridge in front of the RUB and looks into the camera. — SudyBridge participant at the Ruhr University Bochum

A student holds a small weight and laughs at the RUB fitness stand. — Welcome Day for international students at RUB

Frequently asked questions

Brochure

Study Bridge brochure PDF (14 MB)

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