The University Language Centre (ZFA) is the central access point for all students and members of the RUB who wish to learn a new language or improve their existing skills. We also offer professional guidance regarding the use of foreign languages in an academic or professional context.
Currently, RUB students and staff members can join skills-based group courses in 15 different languages. Alternatively, we offer tailor-made individual training sessions.
We offer:
Examination dates
You will find an overview of the exam dates as well as important information on the exam modalities and formats in the section End-of-course Exams.
Please note that the individual parts of the listening comprehension, oral examination and written production (including reading comprehension) are spread over several dates in most languages.
Course duration
20.10.2025 - 31.01.2026
Christmas break (lecture-free period) from 22.12.2025 to 06.01.2026
You can find our list of courses for the winter semester 2024/25 here
Online consultation Link to chat here
Placement test
Dates and further information can be found here.
Personal consultation
Further information can be found in the right-hand-column..
Registration deadline
15.09.2025, 00:01 am to 16.10.2025, 12:00 am
RUB students can only register via eCampus. Students from other universities (including UA Ruhr students) must apply via the application form linked here. Please read the instructions on the page carefully.
Examination dates
You will find an overview of the exam dates as well as important information on the exam modalities and formats in the section End-of-course Exams.
Please note that the individual parts of the listening comprehension, oral examination and written production (including reading comprehension) are spread over several dates in most languages.
Here you will find our contact details, office hours and further information.
English Communication through transnational online projects (online).
bis 15.09.25 bewerben / the course will start with an online webinar
Flyer / eCampus /Anmeldung bei Fr. Anna Soltyska
Sprachassistenz am ZFA
bis 13.10.25 bewerben -> Informationen
Das Sprachcafé Bewirb dich!
Anmeldungen zum Language Guide 2025 -> Informationen