Calendar

10-15 | 02:00 pm

Kompass 2026: German Education Fair in Georgia

A small globe with a miniature academic mortarboard stands on a stack of books. In the background, a classic globe and writing utensils are hinted at in a library.

10-24 | 11:00 am

European Education Fair Taiwan 2026: Studying in Europe

12-01 | 05:00 pm

Science Summit NRW-Ukraine: Science. Partnership. Future.

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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Calendar

10-15 | 02:00 pm

Kompass 2026: German Education Fair in Georgia

A small globe with a miniature academic mortarboard stands on a stack of books. In the background, a classic globe and writing utensils are hinted at in a library.

10-24 | 11:00 am

European Education Fair Taiwan 2026: Studying in Europe

12-01 | 05:00 pm

Science Summit NRW-Ukraine: Science. Partnership. Future.

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.

Monika Sprung

Head of the International Office at RUB

Photo of Monika Sprung in the university administration building at Ruhr University Bochum

Contact

Email: monika.sprung@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Tel.: +49 234 32 25483

Universitätsstr. 150
44780 Bochum