coordination

Anna Soltyska
room SH 2/216
Tel. +49 (0)234 32-26559
anna.soltyska@rub.de

For enquiries regarding DAAD-Sprachnachweis English:
zfa-sprachnachweis@rub.de

Academic Staff

Raum SH 2/214-216

Ewa Behling
Tel. +49 (0)234 32-25119
ewa.behling@rub.de

Dr. Seth Berk
Tel. +49 (0)234 32 23817
seth.berk@rub.de

Alan Davis
Tel. +49 (0)234 32-25079
alan.davis@rub.de

Brian Laird
Tel. +49 (0)234 32-26568
brian.laird@rub.de

Melissa Oldfield-Mariano
Tel. +49 (0)234 32-25179
melissa.oldfield-mariano@rub.de

Anna Timukova
Tel. +49 (0)234 32-15108
anna.timukova@rub.de

English for Students of Economics: Our Offer in the Summer Semester 2021

The University Language Centre (ZFA) of the RUB offers specialised language courses exclusively for students of the Faculty of Economics (Bachelor and Master) for the following groups:
▪ „Essential English“ for students with a placement result of B1/B2 or B2
▪ „Advanced English“ for students with a placement result of B2/C1 or C1

More information to our courses offered and to registration can be foun in this Information Sheet.

English and French bilingual

To learn more about this course, use this link:
Englisch (B2 - C1) plus Französisch (B1 - B2) bilingual: Gesellschaft, Politik und Recht

IELTS is a globally established English language proficiency test for the purpose of work or study. It is accepted and recognised both in Germany and abroad.

The ZFA was hosting the 2nd 'English for Specific Academic Purposes Conference' in May 2019.  read more

Wintersemester 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.