Fakultät für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Enrollment & Application

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Shape the future: Revolutionize the world of technology and create innovative systems.

Enrollment for the winter semester 2026 begins in mid-June 2026 (no admission restrictions). Also available as a dual study program.

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Bachelor in IT-Engineering

Specialize in future-oriented fields with our new, practice-focused study program:

Enrollment for the winter semester 2026 begins in mid-June 2026 (no admission restrictions). Also available as a dual study program.

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Master Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Specialize in one of our eight study focus areas:

The application period for the winter semester 2026 begins in early June (for applicants from Germany and other EU countries).

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Master Lasers and Photonics

With numerous elective options, you can shape your individual profile.

The application period for the winter semester for EU applicants: April 1^st – July 15^th. For international applicants: April 1^st – May 15^th.

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Latest News

Deutschlandstipendium – Application Period 2026/27

At the start of the summer semester, this year’s application round for the Deutschlandstipendium also begins. Students have the opportunity to apply, while sponsors can enable a scholarship through their support.

Tandem.MINT – language learning program

Students of Natural Sciences and Engineering at RUB can apply until April 19, 2026 for the summer semester 2026.

Competence Atlas for Microelectronics Research at German Universities

Companies and research institutions can search for expertise, equipment, or facilities on the new online platform without registering. With the launch of the ForLab Competence Atlas, a key milestone in the ForLab-Natalie project has been achieved.

Deutschlandstipendium 2026: Commitment that shapes the future

On January 28, Ruhr University Bochum honored its Deutschlandstipendium scholarship recipients as part of the 2026 Deutschlandstipendium Award Ceremony.

ERC Proof of Concept Grants

Prof. Dr. Clara Saraceno receives a Proof of Concept Grant from the European Research Council. The Chair of Photonics and Ultrashort Pulse Lasers, headed by Prof. Saraceno, develops unique laser systems that generate very short pulses at very high powers.

Faculty Colloquium: Presentations by Prof. Dr. Thomas Mussenbrock and Dr. Marcel van Delden

At the Faculty Colloquium on 21 January, Managing Director Dr. Corinna Heldt welcomed participants to two engaging presentations on current research topics from the fields of plasma technology and electronic circuits.

Extension of the Junior Professorship “Secure Mobile Networking”

The extension of the junior professorship “Secure Mobile Networking” of Dr.-Ing. Christian Zenger was approved by the Faculty Council following the interim evaluation on 12 November 2025.

Prof. Martin Hoffmann is the new Chairman of the Board of VDE VDI GMM

The members of the VDE/VDI-Society Microelectronics, Microsystems and Precision Engineering (VDE VDI GMM) have elected a new board. Prof. Martin Hoffmann will lead the professional association in the coming years.

Video shoot for BERUFE.TV at ForLab Bochum

From shoot to screen: how the BERUFE.TV video by the Bundesagentur für Arbeit was made.

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Events

11.06.2026

Inside RUB: Informationstag für Studieninteressierte

Entdecke den Campus der RUB und erhalte Einblicke in die Studiengänge Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik sowie IT-Engineering. Sprich mit Studierenden, probiere Mitmachstationen aus und lerne spannende Projekte kennen. Am Donnerstag, 11. Juni 2026 von 10:00–16:00 Uhr.

04.05.2026 - 27.05.2026

Digitale Hochschultage

Bei den digitalen Hochschultagen könnt ihr euch über die Studiengänge Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik (04.05.2026) und IT-Engineering (27.05.2026) informieren.

23.04.2026

Der Zukunftstag an der Fakultät ETIT

Der Girls’ Day findet am 23. April 2026 statt. Tauche einen Tag in die Welt der Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik ein. In spannenden Workshops erfährst du, in welchen unterschiedlichen Bereichen Ingenieurinnen arbeiten und forschen.

05.03.2026 - 06.03.2026

Fachtagung „Mikroelektronik-Forschung in Deutschland: von den Grundlagen zur Anwendung“

Der ForLab-Verbund lädt herzlich zur Ausgabe 2026 der Fachtagung „Mikroelektronik-Forschung in Deutschland: von den Grundlagen zur Anwendung“ ein.

03.12.2025

Infoveranstaltung: Wege ins Ausland

Wie kann ich einen Auslandsaufenthalt sinnvoll in mein Studium integrieren? Welche Fördermöglichkeiten gibt es? Welche Erfahrungen haben andere Studierende gemacht?

27.10.2025

Junges Forum MST am 27. Oktober

Das Junge Forum MST ist das offizielle Vorprogramm zum MST Kongress für junge Interessierte in der Mikrosystemtechnik. Es richtet sich an Studierende und Young Professionals.

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