Freshman College
Your Path to Studying "Made in Germany"

Living, Learning, Housing -
everything you need, in one package!
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The Freshman College at the Academy of Ruhr-University Bochum

Living, Learning, Housing – everything you need, in one package!

You will soon be finishing school and are interested in science, but your school-leaving certificate is not yet sufficient for studying in Germany?

The Freshman College at the Academy of Ruhr-University Bochum offers you a specialized programme to prepare you for a successful start to your studies. Our innovative course uses modern learning technology to teach you the language, technical and cultural skills you need to succeed in your studies!

If you are interested in technical, mathematical or scientific subjects, then this is the right course for you. We prepare you perfectly for a BA degree in physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, applied computer science or IT security.

From day one, you will get a taste of campus life at the university where you will study later on – because after successfully completing our Freshmen College, we guarantee you a place in the BA-program of your choice.

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The Freshman College at the RUB Academy

Developing Skills

You can expect tailor-made preparation for your studies, taught by highly qualified lecturers with several years of learning experience

Easy Access

Admission to our Freshmenn College is without an entrance examination

A Secure Perspective

We guarantee you a study place for your desired BA programme at Ruhr-University Bochum after a successful graduation

Familiarity

You get a taste of campus life at the place where you will later study from the very first minute

Digital Support

An innovative digital learning system supports you and accompanies your learning success

Linkages

The Freshman College is closely linked to Ruhr-University Bochum and brings you into contact with your future lecturers and older fellow students in your chosen subject from day one

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Networking

You will spend the first weeks together with the other Freshmen in a room at Ruhr-Universities Landessprachen-Institut (LSI)

Further Benefits

By being enrolled at Ruhr-University Bochum, you can take full advantage of the many discounted culinary offerings on campus (canteen) and access the full sports and culture program. A “Deutschlandticket” is also included and allows you to travel throughout all of Germany on all buses and trains

Tailor-Made Testing

You complete the Freshmen College via final exams in TestAS as well as TestDaF and do not have to take an extensive and rigid assessment test

Comprehensive Support

We support you in finding accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the campus (for affordable housing in Germany’s largest metropolitan region)

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