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News

Physics degree program in Bochum impresses in CHE ranking

The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy achieved excellent results in the nationwide CHE ranking and can be proud of its very good grades in many...

Cooling by solid state - Article in "Bild der Wissenschaft"

The May issue of "Bild der Wissenschaft" focuses on the research of Prof. Dr. Daniel Hägele and his group, among others. To...

Christian Liebscher searches for new energy materials at the atomic level

The researcher will strengthen the Bochum Faculty of Physics and Astronomy and the Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems at the...

Events

Physics Colloquium on 13.05.2024: Dwarf Galaxies vs. Cosmology: Do They Dance To Λcdm's Tune?

On Monday, May 13, 2024, at 12:00 c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker will be Dr. Marcel...

Physics colloquium on 06.05.2024: Quantum Nanofluidics: From Quantum Friction To Hydroelectric Power

On Monday, May 6, 2024, at 12:00 c.t., the next date of our Physics Colloquium will take place. The speaker will be Dr. Nikita Kavokine...

Noted

Charter against discrimination signed

Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of the employers in Bochum that sends out a visible signal against discrimination in the workplace.

For peaceful and respectful coexistence

Everyone should feel safe on the Ruhr-Universität campus.

Built to change

This is what the Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for: it is a driver of change and equal opportunities in the Ruhr region. As of now, we are showing this in...

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CHE ranking
Master's students

Welcome to the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum

From Matter to Materials - in research and teaching, our faculty offers a wide variety of topics and is one of the strongest physics faculties in Germany in terms of research. In the CHE ranking, we also rank among the best in Germany in terms of support at the beginning of studies.

Personal

We value excellent counselling and support for all students. Constructive cooperation, commitment and individual needs are our priority.

Diverse

We are internationally networked and maintain cooperations with renowned research institutions and major international projects such as CERN, IceCube, LOFAR and Fair.

Strong in research

We distinguish ourselves through a broad spectrum of research. From astronomy to plasma physics, our students have the opportunity to get to know many disciplines and to deepen their knowledge.

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