Ruhr University Bochum
Program Details
| Program Location |
Bochum, Germany
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Exchange |
| Course # |
SA 20173
|
| Duration |
Spring Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring 2025 |
04/07/25 to 08/15/25
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
This program is a direct exchange between Purdue University and Ruhr University Bochum.
Ruhr University Bochum was established in 1965 and has grown to become one of the largest universities in Germany with a student population of around 35,000. The university is well known for the numerous contacts its schools of Science and Engineering entertain with industry through important research in many different fields. Bochum has a population of some 500,000 and is situated in the Ruhr River valley, the economic nerve center of Germany.
Link here for general information about studying in Germany.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: Intermediate Sem German
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Liberal Arts]
Specifically from:
CE, ECE, ME, SLC (CLA)
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Academic Program
Ruhr University Bochum emphasizes interdisciplinarity through the integration of the engineering sciences with other interdisciplinary institutes. The Department of Electrical Engineering offers a wide variety of courses.
Interested ECE students should first consult with the director of undergraduate studies for the school. For more information about ECE course offerings at Bochum, students may also email Professor Aydin Sezgin at aydin@cs.rub.de.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
Along with the costs outlined below, students participating on exchange programs in Germany should expect to pay a semester contribution toward subsidized services at their host university. These fees range from approximately €75 to €350 per semester and typically include a pass for regional public transportation. See your study abroad advisor for more details.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Spring 2023
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
| Program Fee |
$0.00
|
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Program Specific Insurance |
$450.00 |
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,200.00 |
| Housing |
$2,000.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$300.00 |
| Visa |
$150.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$200.00 |
| Meals |
$1,500.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$3,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Applicants for this program may also be interested in scholarships offered by the
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service). Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Most Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
