Terms 2025

University Start with a Plan
Preparatory Course for Successful Learning

Topic: Effective Learning Techniques

 

University Start with a Plan
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Topic: Optimizing Learning Conditions

 

MNU Congress
Teachers from all over Germany gather for the 115th Congress of the Association for the Promotion of STEM Education (MNU).

Start of the Summer Semester

Your Future in NRW – A Career in Start-ups
This offer is specifically intended for international students

Bochum City Clean-Up
On Saturday, the Bochum city cleanup will take place again from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Start of the Lecture Period in the Summer Semester

vocatium Gelsenkirchen
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Wissenschaftspark Gelsenkirchen, free admission.

Fair hours: 08:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Welcome Hour for doctoral students with the RUB Research School
data-end="184" data-start="44">The free event will take place from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, online via Zoom.
Registration is done via the Research School's registration form.

115th MNU National Congress
This year’s theme: “Shaping Spaces and Teaching – Rethinking Education for the Future”

Guided campus tour of the Department of Organizational and Human Resources Development
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

AfterWorkConcert
5PM, Audimax at the RUB

Self-marketing for women
10AM-1PM

Information Session on Master Specializations
Time: 2–4 PM at the HIB

This event is intended for students in their 4th or higher Bachelor's semester.

 

vocatium Duisburg
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Kraftzentrale (Duisburg), free admission.

Fair hours: 08:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Diversity Day
The Ruhr University campus celebrates its diversity with an annual Diversity Day.

vocatium Dortmund
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Messe Dortmund, free admission.

Fair hours: 08:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Sundowner with the Welcome Centre & the Rectorate
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Whitsum Break
both days included

Exam Coaching for Oral Exams and Presentations
Start date: June 17 with 3 follow-up sessions (July 1, 8, and 15), 2 PM - 5 PM

Digital University Days | Degree Programs Introduced: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Students from grade 10 onwards are invited to participate in our web conferences.

Inside RUB
Inside RUB has been rescheduled

Long Evening of Student Counseling
At the Long Evening of Student Counseling, you can get information about all degree programs at Ruhr University Bochum, attend trial lectures, visit laboratories, and listen to informational talks. More information can be found here.

Green Games – Gaming Afternoon & Escape Game
Come together and experience sustainability through play – that’s what awaits you at “Green Games”!

Lecture Series on Steel and Lightweight Construction
Tuesday, July 29 – Room IC 02-158/88

Welcome to University I
How does studying at university work? What do I need to keep in mind?
For all new RUB students, the Central Student Advisory Service will be offering two online information sessions in September 2025.
Further information on registration and the program can be found here.

Welcome to University II
How does studying at university work? What do I need to keep in mind?
For all new RUB students, the Central Student Advisory Service will be offering two online information sessions in September 2025.
Further information on registration and the program can be found here.

Start of the Winter Semester

Start of the Lecture Period

Orientation Week - Day 1
9:15 Meeting point at the university bridge / U35 crossing to the campus grounds
10:00 Welcome (Lecture Hall HIC)
12:00 “How to Uni” in small groups
13:30 Joint lunch break (canteen)
14:30 Campus rally

Orientation Week - Day 2
10:00 Workshop “Successful and efficient study completion” (Lecture Hall HIB)
12:00 Semester start barbecue (HZO grill area)
13:30 BOscovery

Orientation Week - Day 3
11:00 Introduction of the departments (Lecture Hall HIC)
12:00 Moodle introduction (HZO 60)
14:00 Picnic (Marketplace IC-04 / green benches) and laboratory tours
16:00 ConnectING party (ID courtyard)

Orientation Week - Day 4
3:00 pm Guided mine tour at the Mining Museum

AStA Winter Market
Time: From 2:00 p.m.

Freshman Flea Market

Mental Health Workshop
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Christmas break
no lectures during the time of 22.12.2025 – 06.01.2026