Front Office

Here you will find our contact details, office hours and further information.



Aktuelles aus dem ZFA

33. AKS-Tagung 2025 in Bochum
03.09.2024 (Organisation)
Unter dem Titel „Lehren, lernen, leben – in neuen Realitäten: Sprachenzentren im Aufbruch“ laden wir vom 12. bis 14. März 2025 Lehrende, Forschende und Studierende an die Ruhr-Universität Bochum ein, um sich über die aktuellen Herausforderungen in der Fremdsprachenausbildung an Hochschulen auszutauschen. Weitere Informationen entnehmen Sie bitte unserer Tagungshomepage www.aks2025.de

Das Sprachcafé
25.09.2024 (Organisation)
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The University Language Centre (ZFA)

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:

  • An integrated course structure which complies with the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFL).
  • Specific Purpose language courses created in close cooperation with the faculties to meet their needs and the needs of their students.
  • Practical, skills-based courses in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish and Turkish.
  • An extensive guidance and coaching programme, specifically geared towards individual and self-directed learning.
  • Special tailor-made courses for RUB staff members, in cooperation with the Administrative Department of Organizational and Professional Development.
  • Regular exchange programmes in cooperation with overseas partners, especially in the field of tandem learning.
  • A testing centre for standardised internationally recognised language examinations such as IELTS, DELE, CNaVT, DELF/DALF, SWEDEX and Tisus. We are also accredited for university specific certification systems such as UNIcert®.
  • Professional guidance for faculties, facilities and project groups across the RUB on issues related to specific training for special target groups.



Winter Semester 2024/25

Course duration
14.10.2024 - 01.02.2025
Christmas holidays (lecture-free period) from 23.12.2024. to 06.01.2025

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.

Language choice guidance
Before the semester begins, the ZFA offers a language selection consultation where you can find out about possible languages and certificates. This is a good idea if you are unclear about the language to be chosen or the regulations of the ZFA.

You can find the dates for language choice consultations for the winter semester 2024/25 here

You can also make an appointment with the responsible language lecturers at any time if you would like more detailed information on a specific language. The contacts can be found on the language pages.

Registration deadline
09.09. - 10.10.2024, 12am
Please note: Different deadlines apply for students from other universities (including UA Ruhr), school students and participants in the FWJ via JungeUni. Please inform yourself on the page Course Registration.

Course place allocation
from 10.10.2024, 12am until 12.10.2024
RUB students receive the feedback to their university e-mail address via eCampus. Students of the cooperation partners as well as students of other universities will be contacted by e-mail.

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 Course Completion Exams.ungen.