Academic calendar

1. 交換學校一覽表所列之語言能力為該校之最低門檻要求，同學需自行確認語言能力是否符合該校修課要求、查詢是否有相對應的系所及足夠的課程可供選讀、能否達到該校之每學期修課學分數要求、以及是否具備相關領域之背景知識，若未達標準，該校有權拒收。
2. Website of incoming exchange students / Course catalogue
3. Most of the courses at RUB are taught in German. There are courses in English that are published in our International Course Catalogue. Students should have a good knowledge of German, at least a B1/B2 level for courses taught in German.
4. Dates for exams are set by each faculty. However, exams usually take place in the last week of the lectures or the week afterwards. Please note, they may also take place later (e.g. in Engineering or Economics).

1. Language course for exchange students
2. Cost of Living:
   Accommodation Between €255 and € 420 in a university dormitory; Between € 350 and € 650 in a private apartment
   Licence Fee (TV taxes) Approx. € 18
   Food Approx. € 200
   Academic Expenses Approx. € 40
   Personal Expenses Approx. € 150 (depending on personal needs)
   Health Insurance Approx. € 110
   Social Contribution Fee Approx. €325 (per semester)
3. Students from non-European countries can register for a private or compulsory health insurance. 
4. VISA application information
5. The student group Erasmus Student Network (ESN) offers a pick-up service for new exchange students at the beginning of each semester. Information about the pick-up service will be sent with the booking confirmation of accommodation.
6. At the beginning of each semester, International Welcome is held for international students. There they get a chance to meet other students and receive important information. Exchange students will be informed about this offer via email.

The International Office offers a special service for exchange students. Students can apply for accommodation for the duration of their exchange (1-2 semesters). Since the International Office can only reserve a limited number of rooms for exchange students, early registration and flexibility is useful. Information on the accommodation application can be found here.