International Office

Ruhr West’s International Office is in charge of managing the university’s expanding international relations and coordinating all study abroad-related activities and programmes. It serves as the key point of contact for Ruhr West students who plan to go abroad (outgoing) as well as for international students and scholars who want to study, teach or do research at Ruhr West (incoming).

We are here to help you apply to Ruhr West, plan your arrival, find housing, navigate university life and become integrated into the campus community. So don’t hesitate to send your questions our way at any point during the application process!

Our current services include:

Information and counselling on studying and working abroad
Information and counselling for international applicants and students
Advice on scholarships and funding opportunities for study abroad
Programming and events for international students (Buddy programme, Welcome programme)
Building international university partnerships
Developing international study programmes
International higher education marketing

Office hours during the Coronavirus situation

Due to the Coronavirus situation, we currently have no in-person office hours, but can be reached via phone and video chat.

Phone: Monday - Friday 9-10h & 13-14h
Videochat via WebEx (https://hrw.webex.com/meet/christian.buhlmann) :Monday 14-15h

Open office hours at the Mülheim campus (currently suspended!):

Mondays: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Open office hours at the Bottrop campus (currently suspended!):

Thursdays: 10:00 – 12:00 am

No appointments are necessary. In addition, you are welcome to make an individual appointment outside of these hours. Consultations take place in the Student Service Centre in Mülheim at Duisburger Str. 100, Building 05, ground floor, and at the Student Service Centre in Bottrop, Lützowstr. 5.