Planning a doctorate
The Ruhr-University Research School would like to support you to realise your PhD project successfully right from the beginning. more
Welcome Center
The Welcome Centre offers information and services for international guest researchers who are planning to spend a research stay at the Ruhr-University. more
On the job training and counselling
On-the-job training and counselling Informations on training programmes for junior researchers concerning the development of teaching skills, generic skills as well as management and leadership qualifications. more
International Office
The International Office is responsible for all aspects of the University's international contacts and activities. In addition to advisory and counselling services, the AAA functions as the contact point for all things international at the University. more
Career Service
With the Career Service, the Ruhr University Bochum has established a careers advisory service for undergraduates, as well as graduates and doctoral candidates that offers a lot more than career counselling. more
Center for foreign languages
The Language Centre provides courses aimed at specialist and non-specialist language learners with a particular focus on the key attributes of developing... more
Equal Opportunities
For the Ruhr-University, the provision of equal opportunities for women and men is a central (important) criterion for university development. more
The Ruhr University Research School: A Community of Innovative Researchers
A winner of the Excellence Initiative, Ruhr University Research School aims to offer talented doctoral and post-doctoral candidates a meeting ground for interdisciplinary, cross-borders work. We believe that an increasingly connected world calls for a new type of researcher – an innovator who looks at the global picture, who cross-threads thoughts, expertise and transferrable skills, and who is well supported by a community of like-minded and inspired thinkers.
Find out more about how to realise your Ph.D at our university.
You are a PhD candidate from abroad? You are new to Bochum? We would like to support you.
If you happen to have any questions about Bochum, living in Germany, the university, everyday-life on campus or just want to talk to other PhD candidates to exchange experiences.
You are most welcome to contact us.
Drop us a line, meet us in the Ruhr University's Mensa every other week (12:30 pm in front of the International Lounge) or join our get-together once a month in the International Lounge.
We are looking forward to meeting you.
Contact us: stibet-tutors(at)rub.de

Since October 2006 within the framework of the German Excellence Initiative, the Research School promotes top-level postgraduate education throughout Ruhr-University, offering research within 20 faculties and 12 interdisciplinary thematic priorities. ...more
Die Medizinische Fakultät der RUB hat die Möglichkeit einer strukturierten Forschungspromotion ins Leben gerufen. Diese ermöglicht im Rahmen einer Auszeit von einem Jahr, frühestens nach dem 5. Semester, die Durchführung einer experimentellen wissenschaftlichen Arbeit zunächst in dem Bereich „Molekulare Medizin“. ...more
Guest Programme for Visiting PhD Candidates from Abroad
Do you stay at Ruhr-Universität Bochum as international visiting PhD researcher? Would like to join the Ruhr-University Research School?
You are not Fellow of the Research School? Feel free to sign up to our community Doctoral Students.
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