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Welcome to the UNIC campus! RUB is part of the international university consortium UNIC - European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition. It is an association of ten universities dedicated to promoting student mobility and social integration.
Information can be found on this page, in the RUB News messages above and on:
All events are summarized on the UNIC page.
Latest developments
The European University Alliance UNIC published the UNIC Fund for Virtual and International Educational Projects (UNIC VIP Fund) in 2024. The first projects were selected for funding. The second round of calls for proposals will start in April 2025. The funding program aims to motivate teachers to integrate international, collaborative and virtual formats into their curricula. Applications are open to employees of all ten UNIC partner universities who would like to implement such courses. In addition, a local support program UNIC@RUB is available to RUB lecturers throughout the year.
Discover a wide range of offers
The UNIC Alliance offers a variety of courses for students, researchers & lecturers and RUB staff. Further information on the available courses can be found on the website.
Stays at the UNIC partner universities
Depending on their subject, RUB students can spend exchange semesters or shorter study and research stays at UNIC partner universities.
Courses at the partner universities:
All universities offer virtual teaching and learning opportunities as part of the UNIC Opened Courses, which can also be attended by students and lecturers from other universities.
Student participation:
UNIC student representatives: Eileen Ramnitz and Nina Habecke represent the interests of students in UNIC. They are available as contact persons for questions, suggestions and requests. RUB students who would like to get involved in UNIC can also contact the UNIC student representatives.
Online Language Modules
Ruhr-Universität students can take online courses in the languages of the various UNIC partner universities free of charge. With the exception of English (B1/B2 level), all language courses are designed for beginners.
These are digital self-study courses in which entire modules can be completed or individual content can be learned according to interest.
Joint virtual teaching
Joint virtual teaching and blended mobility formats are being expanded in UNIC. To this end, RUB offers models and advice, as well as financial support through a university program.
Teaching at the partner universities
Teaching stays in presence at UNIC partner universities can be funded as Erasmus Teaching Staff mobility.
For researchers and lecturers at UNIC partner universities
Online Language Modules
Members of the Ruhr-Universität can take online courses in the languages of the various UNIC partner universities free of charge. With the exception of English (B1/B2 level), all language courses are designed for beginners.
These are digital self-study courses in which entire modules can be completed or individual content can be learned according to interest.
UNIC Job Shadowing
UNIC Job Shadowing is an ongoing initiative within the consortium. All partner universities offer their employees the opportunity to visit their colleagues from the same or neighboring fields of work on site for a few days and exchange best practices.
Online Language Modules
Members of Ruhr-Universität can take online courses in the languages of the various UNIC partner universities free of charge. With the exception of English (B1/B2 level), all language courses are designed for beginners.
These are digital self-study courses in which entire modules can be completed or individual content can be learned according to interest.
We, the 41 Alliances of European Universities, representing about 300 European Higher Education institutions, stand together and send our strongest solidarity to the Ukrainian people after Russian Government’s attack. We also strongly condemn the bombardment of Kharkiv National University. Our Alliances have been built on a shared vision of a welcoming and peaceful Europe: we urge all stakeholders to restore peace, democracy and respect of human rights in Ukraine.
Many of our Alliances have partners located in the Ukraine’s region: they have started to host Ukrainian refugees, including members of Ukrainian academic community. In solidarity, other Alliances’ partners are setting up mechanisms to support them (fund raising, supply of basic goods, scholarships, etc.).
True to the European values of human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights, our Alliances will remain inclusive to all students and academics and will continue to provide support to all who are affected by this tragic situation.