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University Sports Bochum

Welcome to University Sports Bochum

Seven days a week all the sports opportunities you can think of: Over 90 sports, with about 470 courses, our 1.100 square meters Gym „Unifit“ and events offer various opportunities to explore new aspects in the world of moving.

As „Partner University of High Performance Sports“, we enable participation in University Sports Contests and we support the dual careers of top athletes.

We are the point of first contact on campus for all questions about sport beyond the classroom and we will be happy to take care of any of your sporty questions.

Booking Start Dates and useful Information

Course program summer semester vacation 26

  • No University Sports on the following public holiday: Sat., October 03, 2026
  • End of program: Sun., October 11, 2026

Course program winter semester 26/27

  • Online entry: Mon., October 05, 2026
  • Booking start: Wed., October 07, 2026 (from 09:00 a.m.)
  • Program start: Mon., October 12, 2026
  • Taster week: Mon., October 12 - Sun., October 18, 2026
  • Second Booking start: Mon., October 19, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m.)
  • Booking start for externals: Tue., October 20, 2026 (from 10:00 a.m.)
  • No university sports on the following public holiday: Sun., November 01, 2026
  • Winter break course program: Tue., 22.12.2026 - Wed., 06.01.2027 (including)
  • Winter break Unifit: Thu., 24.12.2026 - Fri., 01.01.2027 (including)
  • End of program: Su., February 07, 2027
Auf dem Bild sind zwei Personen abgebildet die eine aktrobatische Übung zusammen machen

(05.10.26) Popular Sports

Sports program for the winter semester 26/27 is online

You can now find the new program online.

Carina Jadjewski, Laura Heinemann und Constantin Rutsch posieren für ein Gruppenbild der Obleute gemeinsam mit dem Rektor der RUB, Martin Paul, bei der Sportlerehrung 2025.

(02.10.26) Wettkampfsport

Do you know what a chairperson does?

The University Sports Department receives active support from its chairpersons in sending students and staff to national university championships.

Das Bild zeigt eine stehende Giraffe. Sie hat ein blaues T-Shirt mit dem Aufdruck "Ruby" und eine weiße Hose an. Sie trägt eine Schwimmflosse, einen Balletschuh, einen Boxhandschuh und einen Helm. Außerdem sind ein Fußball, eine Sportmatte, ein Volleyball und ein Badmintonschläger inklusive Federball abgebildet.

(28.10.2026) Popular Sports

All important information about the course program in the winter semester 26/27.

The winter semester program is just around the corner. Here you can find all the important information and dates for the course program.

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Das Maskottchen vom Hochschulsport "Ruby" - eine Giraffe - mit mehreren Sportgeräten.quer

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Das Maskottchen Ruby - eine Giraffe mit Sportkleidung- steht auf einer Kettlebell und zieht daran.

The RUB gym

Unifit

Das Maskottchen des Hochschulsport, Ruby - eine Giraffe in Sportkleidung - hält in einer Hand einen Pokal und in der anderen eine Medaille.

For athletes

Competitive and top-class sports

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Find your sport in 3 minutes!

Zwei Personen stehen sich gegenüber. Eine Person boxt mit Boxhandschuhen in die Handpratze der anderen Person.

We are looking for trainers

Die Spitzensportlerin im Rudern Michaela Staelberg steht in der Biblithek mit einem Buch in der Hand. Neben ihr steht ein Ruder.

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An illustrated giraffe character wearing a sports outfit stands surrounded by various sporting items. The character wears a blue shirt labeled “Ruby,” white shorts, and a helmet. One hand holds a volleyball, while the other holds a badminton racket with a shuttlecock nearby. At the character’s feet are a yoga mat, a swim fin, and a soccer ball. The overall image shows a cheerful mascot ready for many different sports activities.

An illustrated giraffe character wearing a sports outfit stands surrounded by various sporting items. The character wears a blue shirt labeled “Ruby,” white shorts, and a helmet. One hand holds a volleyball, while the other holds a badminton racket with a shuttlecock nearby. At the character’s feet are a yoga mat, a swim fin, and a soccer ball. The overall image shows a cheerful mascot ready for many different sports activities.  | Image: Hochschulsport Bochum

"Ruby," the university sports mascot—a giraffe—with various pieces of sports equipment. (horizontal)

"Ruby," the university sports mascot—a giraffe—with various pieces of sports equipment. (horizontal)  | Image: Hochschulsport Bochum

The mascot, Ruby — a giraffe wearing sports clothes — is standing on a kettlebell and pulling on it.

The mascot, Ruby — a giraffe wearing sports clothes — is standing on a kettlebell and pulling on it.  | Image: Hochschulsport

The university sports mascot, Ruby — a giraffe in athletic gear — is holding a trophy in one hand and a medal in the other.

The university sports mascot, Ruby — a giraffe in athletic gear — is holding a trophy in one hand and a medal in the other.  | Image: Hochschulsport

UniSport-O-Mat Logo - Find Your Sport

UniSport-O-Mat Logo - Find Your Sport  | Image: FU Berlin

Two people are standing facing each other. One person is punching the other person's punching pad while wearing boxing gloves.

Two people are standing facing each other. One person is punching the other person's punching pad while wearing boxing gloves.  | Image: Chan

Elite rower Michaela Staelberg is standing in the library with a book in her hand. An oar is standing next to her.

Elite rower Michaela Staelberg is standing in the library with a book in her hand. An oar is standing next to her.  | Image: RUB, Marquard

Image of the Student Service Center (SSC)

Image of the Student Service Center (SSC)  | Image: Hochschulsport

University sports staff members with sports equipment looking towards the Audimax.

University sports staff members with sports equipment looking towards the Audimax.  | Image: RUB, Kramer

Ruby Entdecke Neues

Ruby Entdecke Neues

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