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Study & Research Opportunities for U.S. Students



The Ruhr Network: Enroll in one university, get three

The Ruhr area is Germany's largest academic hub, made of the 3 large universities of Dortmund, Duisburg-Essen, and Bochum, located along the Ruhr River, within 20 minutes of one another via tram/ subway.

When you enroll at one university you are given access to all three universities, via the ConRuhr alliance. All 3 universities use the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which is compatibile with the US credit system.

The Ruhr area is strongly connected to business and industry, with 8 of Germany's most important companies headquarted here. Our universities emphasize practical, hands-on training and internship possibilities.

Click here to see our research strengths & high funding areas.

The following opportunities are available to talented students:

  • Short-term research visits (3-10 weeks)
  • Internships
  • Summer semester programs
  • 1 semester exchange programs
  • Masters (2 year program + thesis)
  • PhD study (3 years + dissertation)
  • Post-doc Research
Top-notch academics & a unique cultural adventure....

The Ruhr area won the award "Europe's Cultural Capital 2010". Why? See Photos from Students...

 


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Available Courses


Research Strengths

Each University has a different specialization.

>> Research Strengths & Centers of Excellence


Tuition Fees

It costs around 500 euro per semester to study in the Ruhr area.

>> Costs & Scholarship opportunities


Entrance Requirements

You must have completed your Freshman year of college, with a strong GPA.

>> How to Apply


Doctoral Studies

If you are interested in doing your doctorate degree in the Ruhr area, utlize the link below.

>> PhD study in the Ruhr area



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