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Ruhr University Bochum

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Bochum, Germany
251–300th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Ruhr University Bochum

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The Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) draws its strengths from both the diversity and the proximity of scientific and engineering disciplines on a single, coherent campus. This highly dynamic setting enables students and researchers to work across traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Ruhr University Bochum

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Student gender ratio
51 F : 49 M (1)
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International student percentage
20% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
39.4 (1)
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Student total
30732 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

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Subjects Taught at Ruhr University Bochum

See below for a range of subjects taught at Ruhr University Bochum

Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology