The RUB Foundation is recognized as a non-profit organization. Your entire inheritance or legacy can be used for the foundation's purpose. No inheritance taxes apply.
It's time to rethink the future
By including the RUB Foundation in your will, you make a lasting contribution to research and teaching at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB). Your legacy increases the potential of the RUB Foundation and becomes part of its endowment assets. This reflects your commitment to social responsibility and creates an impact that extends far beyond your lifetime.
The RUB Foundation is recognized as a non-profit organization. Your entire inheritance or legacy can be used for the foundation's purpose. No inheritance taxes apply.
Make sure your wishes and values – even beyond your lifetime – are fulfilled through your will!
By including the RUB Foundation in your will, you’ll be making a lasting impact on the university as a whole. Our governing bodies evaluate project proposals aligned with the university’s strategic development plan, ensuring that each year’s funding priorities drive excellence in research and teaching – made in Bochum.
You can also designate a specific purpose in advance. Whether you wish to support a single faculty or department, fund long-term initiatives – such as programs promoting equal opportunities for young talents – or even establish an endowed fund for a cause close to your heart, your legacy can shape the future of Ruhr University Bochum.
We would be pleased to offer you a personal and confidential consultation.
We have answers to many of your questions. However, as a university, we cannot offer you legal advice regarding inheritance law. For binding and detailed information, we recommend that you contact a notary’s office or a law firm specializing in this area.
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If you would like to include Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) in your will, please direct your donation to the RUB Foundation and explicitly name it as the beneficiary:
RUB Stiftung – Stiftung der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Universitätsstraße 150
44801 Bochum
The RUB Foundation is registered with the Arnsberg District Government (foundation supervisory authority) under file number: 21.13.01-454. According to its bylaws, it supports exclusively Ruhr University Bochum. Your donation will be managed optimally by the RUB Foundation, enabling it to make the best possible contribution to the advancement of teaching and research at Ruhr University Bochum.
Foundation account: GLS Bank
IBAN: DE27 4306 0967 4037 8139 00
BIC: GENODEM1GLS