General Information
The Faculty of Computer Science can provide you with support mostly when it comes to planning the academic aspects of your stay abroad. However, studying abroad also involves a lot of non-academic experiences. That is why we have compiled some non-academic information, websites, and contacts for you here.
RUB International Office
Your point of contact at RUB for non-academic matters is the International Office. Once your exchange place with us has been confirmed, you will probably have received information from the International Office on the orientation course, language courses, and living in Bochum already. You can also find this information on the websites above. Please feel free to contact the International Student Services team if you have any further questions.
Erasmus Student Network Bochum
Many university towns have what are known as Erasmus Student Networks (ESNs). These are the largest student organizations in Europe. They were founded to promote international student exchange. ESN Bochum organizes events for exchange students in Bochum. If you register, you can participate in events such as:
- Cultural evenings and parties
- Day trips and multi-day excursions
ESN also gives you the opportunity to meet local students as well as many other international students.
Bochum and the Ruhr area
Not only at RUB, but also in Bochum and the Ruhr area, you can enjoy many different leisure activities – sports, culture, music, and parties – there is something for everyone. Most of these activities are easily accessible with the public transportation ticket you receive when you enroll at RUB. The city of Bochum provides information about its leisure activities on its website.
Bochum is located in the center of the Ruhr area. This is the former industrial and coal mining region in Germany, which is very well interconnected, so you can also reach leisure activities in neighboring cities quickly and easily. You can find an overview of the many activities on offer on the Ruhr Tourism website.