Academic Calendar and Important Dates for RUB
The academic year at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is structured as follows:
- Winter Semester: Starts in October, ends in March.
- Summer Semester: Starts in April, ends in September.
- Exam Periods: Typically in February and July.
- Holidays: Christmas break in December, Easter break in March/April, and summer break in August/September.
- Faculty Application Deadlines: Vary by position, typically announced on the RUB careers page.
- Sabbatical Dates: Arranged individually with departments.
