RUB's international profile
Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is an international university. It cooperates with other universities and research institutes throughout the world in the areas of research and teaching. Members of all departments are involved in international research networks and maintain an intensive international exchange.
You can find information about RUB's international profile on these webpages. Some interesting features are:
World map of collaborations
This interactive map illustrates RUB's international research collaborations and partner universities, and provides extensive information on both partners and collaboration purposes. Follow the link below to explore the global networks that RUB is involved in.
Internationalisation strategy
RUB introduced its internationalisation strategy in 2010, and it plans to take advantage of the potential found in its large number of international members and activities to work towards attaining an integrated internationality.
Facts and figures
More than 3,300 international students from 130 countries are currently studying at Ruhr-Universität, and approx. 630 of these are doctoral researchers. The university also welcomes several hundred international researchers each year. About 500 exchange students spend time at RUB every year and just as many students of Ruhr-Universität complete parts of their degree abroad.