Ruhr University Bochum
- Germany
- Founded 1962
Overview
The Ruhr University Bochum is a public research university located in the southern hills of the central Ruhr area, Bochum, Germany. It was founded in 1962 as the first new public university in Germany after World War II.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1962Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | BochumSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 6,360 (2023)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Reinhard Marx (opens in a new tab)German Roman Catholic cardinal
- Svenja Schulze (opens in a new tab)German politician
- Gina Lückenkemper (opens in a new tab)German athletics competitor
- Maximilian Reinelt (opens in a new tab)German rower (1988–2019)
- Jens Seipenbusch (opens in a new tab)German politician
- Daniel Jasinski (opens in a new tab)German discus thrower
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