Built to change: Ruhr University Bochum

Built to change. Our mindset. Our future.

Ruhr University Bochum has always been a place where talented people can follow their academic path and develop, regardless of their social or geographical background.

Collage von Gebäuden der TU Dortmund, Ruhr-Universität Bochum und Universität Duisburg-Essen

Competition

Excellence Strategy

Ruhr University Bochum is currently applying for the fourth time in the Excellence Strategy, a nationwide competition to strengthen Germany as a research hub – this time in close cooperation with partners from the University Alliance Ruhr. Here you can find all information about the competition.

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Info for first semester students

Are you new at Ruhr University?

In the first few days of your studies, you need to find your way around: Ruhr University offers various orientation events for first semester students. If you have any questions or problems, there are various contact points for all matters relating to your studies.

People

“Bochum brings a bunch of people together that are really smart on a topic I am interested in.“

Rebekah Overdorf, Computer Science

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News

Kilo-Degree Survey

How Matter is Distributed in the Universe

An international research team has analyzed data from 41 million galaxies in order to estimate the distribution of matter in the universe. The data confirm a long-established model – much to the team’s surprise.

Chemistry

Structure of Supercritical Water Decoded

When exposed to high temperatures and pressure, water enters a state in which liquid and gas can no longer be distinguished. For a long time, there has been controversy about how this looks like on a molecular level.

Our Clusters of Excellence

Cluster of Excellence

Ruhr Explores Solvation

In the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV, scientists work in the field of solvation science.

Cluster of Excellence

Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries

IT security has become a central societal issue since networked devices have permeated our world. This is what the Cluster of Excellence CASA is concerned with.