Master's in Computer Science at RUB:
Shape the Future
Studying Computer Science @ RUB
The Program
Start a new chapter in your academic journey with the Master’s program in Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum, one of Germany’s computer science and cybersecurity hotspots.
Comprehensive curriculum: Dive into core areas of computer science such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and software engineering. Our curriculum is fully in English and carefully designed to balance theoretical foundations with hands-on practical experience, ensuring you are ready to tackle the challenges of the global tech industry.
Flexible Specialization: Shape your studies to match your interests and career ambitions. Choose from a wide range of elective courses or focus on one of these areas:
- Design, Implementation, and Analysis of Computer Systems
- Algorithms, Complexity, and Data
- Computer Security
- Software Engineering and Programming Languages
- Artificial Intelligence
Expert-Led Education: Learn from world-leading experts in computer science and IT security. Our faculty actively participates in groundbreaking research and collaborates with top institutions such as MIT, ETH Zürich, University College London, Caltech, and many more, giving you access to a truly global perspective.
Faculty of Computer Science
At our faculty, you will join a thriving community of almost 2000 students in eight degree programs, more than 250 employees and over 35 leading professors, who conduct cutting-edge research in computer science and IT security and offer top-tier education.
We are home to the world-renowned Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security, including its Cluster of Excellence CASA, as well as the Institute for Neuroinformatics. We are at the heart of a unique IT ecosystem surrounded by high-profile research institutes such as the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (MPI), the Center of Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) and a vibrant network of tech companies and start-ups.
We value excellence, openness and curiosity – and welcome students from around the world to be part of it.
Ruhr University Bochum
Ruhr University Bochum is Germany’s largest campus university, with almost 38,000 students, including over 8,500 international students. It’s a unique microcosm where you can pursue knowledge, meet like-minded people from around the world, and experience vibrant campus life.
The university is highly interdisciplinary, with 21 faculties spanning Engineering, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Medicine, and Economics. Students have the flexibility to take courses across faculties, opening doors to a wide range of interests and career paths.
We provide extensive support for international students, including a dedicated
Campus life is multi-faceted and lively, ensuring everyone finds something they enjoy. Explore the botanical garden, visit the arts center for visual arts, theatre, and music, join one of over 400 sports courses, or connect with student-led interest groups across a variety of topics.
Living in Bochum
Bochum is a lively city of around 360,000 residents at the centre of the Ruhr region, Europe’s third-largest metropolitan area. With a well-connected public transport system and short distances to neighbouring cities like Essen, Dortmund and Düsseldorf, Bochum offers an ideal mix of big city life and local character. Compared to many other cities in Germany, Bochum offers affordable housing, making student life here both comfortable and budget friendly.
As a city investing heavily in the future of tech, Bochum is becoming a hub for innovation. The Innovationsquartier Mark 51°7 is a prime example — transforming former industrial space into a hotspot for research, start-ups, and leading tech companies.
In your free time, you can explore green oases like Lake Kemnader, gain fascinating insights into the history of mining at the German Mining Museum, and enjoy cultural highlights like the renowned Bochum Schauspielhaus. As a hotspot for live culture, Bochum also delights with a diverse program of concerts, theater, cabaret, and free open-air events. The city is also known for its nightlife, especially in the famous Bermuda Triangle district, packed with bars, restaurants, and live music.
