Introduction

Ruhr University Bochum is a large public research university located in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is one of the largest universities in Germany and the most important research institution in Germany. one.

Overview

Student size: It has approximately 42,500 students, including more than 6,000 international students and more than 1,300 international doctoral students and academic visitors from more than 130 countries.

Number of faculty and staff: approximately 3324 academic staff and 2378 administrative staff.

history

Ruhr University Bochum was founded in 1962 as the first public university established in Germany after World War II. It began teaching in 1965.

Establishment time

1962.

School running strength

Faculty: It has many outstanding professors and researchers, and its academic staff have rich teaching and scientific research experience in their respective professional fields, providing students with high-quality education and guidance.

Scientific research achievements: It has strong scientific research capabilities and has achieved remarkable research results in multiple disciplines. It is one of the important funding recipients of the German Science Foundation (DFG) and has participated in many national and international scientific research projects. In energy research He has made important scientific research contributions in the fields of materials science, neuroscience, medicine and other fields.

Discipline advantages: There are a wide range of disciplines, covering natural sciences, engineering, medicine, humanities and social sciences, etc. Some of these disciplines have high visibility and influence in Germany and even internationally, such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, Computer science, law, economics, medicine, etc.

Nature of institution

Public universities.

educational philosophy

It emphasizes "Built to change", that is, it is committed to promoting the development and change of regions and individuals, and focuses on cultivating students' innovative and practical abilities so that they can adapt to the rapid changes in society.

Adhere to the universality and fairness of education, provide equal educational opportunities for students with different social and cultural backgrounds, and promote the diversified and inclusive development of society.

Focus on the close integration of research and teaching, integrate cutting-edge scientific research results into teaching, cultivate students' scientific research thinking and methods, and improve students' comprehensive quality and competitiveness.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has multiple advanced research institutions and laboratories, such as the cluster of excellence "Ruhr Explores Solvation" (RESOLV), the cluster of excellence "Cyber ​​Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries" (CASA), and interdisciplinary advanced materials simulation. Center (ICAMS), International Graduate School of Neuroscience, etc.

Key disciplines: In the 2022-2023 US News subject rankings, Arts and Humanities ranked 124th, Biology and Biochemistry ranked 203rd, Heart and Cardiovascular System ranked 190th, Chemistry ranked 144th, and Clinical Medicine ranked 144th. 403, 319th in Computer Science, 238th in Condensed Matter Physics, 137th in Endocrinology and Metabolism, 593rd in Engineering, 371st in Earth Sciences, 253rd in Materials Science, 310th in Mathematics, Molecular Biology and 383rd in Genetics, 147th in Neuroscience and Behavior, 292nd in Oncology, 219th in Physical Chemistry, 329th in Physics, 212th in Psychiatry/Psychology, 210th in Space Science, and 210th in Surgery. 194 people.

Faculty

The school has 21 colleges, the details are as follows:

protestant seminary

catholic seminary

School of Philosophy, Education and Journalism

School of History

School of Linguistics

law school

School of Economics

School of Social Sciences

School of East Asian Studies

School of Sports Science

School of Psychology

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

School of Mechanical Engineering

School of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

School of Mathematics

School of Physics and Astronomy

School of Earth Sciences

School of Chemistry and Biochemistry

School of Biology and Biotechnology

medical school

School of Computer Science

Ranking

2023 THE World University Rankings: 251-300 range.

2023 US News World University Rankings: 346th, including 145th among Best Global Universities in Europe and 24th among Best Global Universities in Germany.

cost

There are no tuition fees, but a social contribution of approximately €330-350 per semester is required, which covers contributions to student services, the student union, and a semester ticket that can be used on public transport within the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Students also need to bear certain living expenses every month, such as rent of 350-700 euros, phone/network/media license fee of about 35 euros, health insurance of about 115 euros, food about 200-350 euros, etc.

campus

Location: The campus is located in the center of the Ruhr area in the south of Bochum. It is located on a green land, adjacent to the Ruhr Valley, with beautiful surroundings and convenient transportation.

Campus facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​4.5 square kilometers. The architectural style is mainly based on the Brutalist style of the 1960s. It is composed of 14 almost identical high-rise buildings. The buildings and road layout on the campus are designed to be a "harbor of knowledge". ". The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities, scientific research laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums, student dormitories, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions. In addition, the campus also has botanical gardens, campus museums, music centers and other leisure and entertainment facilities.