Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)

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The first new university founded in West Germany after WWII, strong in IT security and engineering in the heart of the Ruhr region.

Highlights

One of Europe's largest IT security research institutes (Horst Görtz Institute)
Part of University Alliance Ruhr
Strong East Asian studies program

Students

~43,000

Teaching Language

Mostly German, English options in IT security/engineering

Tuition

~€310 semester contribution

Popular Programs

IT Security, Mechanical Engineering, East Asian Studies

Pros

Leading IT security research
Large, modern single campus
Affordable Ruhr-region cost of living

Things to Consider

Bochum has less of a classic 'university town' feel than smaller cities
Large lecture-hall classes in first years
Industrial urban surroundings

History

Founded in 1962 (opened 1965), the first new university founded in West Germany after WWII, built as a large modernist campus.

Known for its strength in IT security (Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security, one of Europe's largest), engineering, and East Asian studies.

Part of the Ruhr region's transformation from an industrial coal and steel area into an education and research hub, through the University Alliance Ruhr with TU Dortmund and Uni Duisburg-Essen.

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