About us
The University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) is a strategic alliance of three major public universities in Germany’s Ruhr region: Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen.
Together, these institutions support over 100,000 students and provide a robust network for research, teaching, international cooperation and research-driven entrepreneurship. Scientists from around the globe find at UA Ruhr an inspiring environment where they can build their careers in forward-looking research fields. Students benefit from a shared educational space.
Since 2025, the UA Ruhr has also had a liaison office in São Paulo, further strengthening academic collaboration with Latin America.
Further information on UA Ruhr
University Alliance Ruhr: Shaping the Future Together
Our new image film showcases what makes the Ruhr University Alliance so special – from cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and international exchange to the people who shape the Alliance with their ideas and dedication.
The film offers insights into collaboration within the UA Ruhr and demonstrates how joint research and innovation open up new perspectives for science and society.
Discover our new image film now:
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