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Established in 1995, the University Archive preserves and records Ruhr University Bochum’s (RUB) vast historic records since the institution’s origins in the early 1960’s.

On the following pages we provide information on our work, the archival holdings as well as in-house services for university members. You may also read up on the history of Ruhr University and current university and state-wide digitalization processes, in which the University Archive is involved, among other topics.

Ein Mitarbeiter des Universitätsarchivs stellt einen Archivkarton in einem Magazinraum in das entsprechende Regalfach

Apart from our archival work we offer in-house services, such as consultations on file management, storage, selection for discarding and transfer of files to the University Archive.

RUB 60 – Built to change since 1965
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Eine Collage mit verschiedenen Fotoausschnitten (S/W-Foto eines RUB-Gebäudes, elektronischer Studierendenausweis) und Symbolen (Musik, Luftballons)

An Exhibition by the University Archive
On view: June, 19 2025 – End of 2025
Location: Foyer of the University Administration Building (UV)

On the day of the campus celebration of Ruhr University Bochum's 60th anniversary on June 18, 2025 the exhibition RUB 60 – Built to change since 1965, created by the University Archive, will open. Following a small exhibition opening with invited guests, the exhibition will be open to the public from the evening of June 18 resp. June 19 until the end of the year. On view are many highlights of the last six decades of our university's history as well as a surprise exhibit, which will be unveiled during the opening event.

Contact us

E-Mail: archiv@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Phone: +49 234 32 19233
Instagram: @uniarchivbochum

Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Universitätsarchiv
Building MB, level 4, section north-west, room 103
Universitätsstrasse 142
44799 Bochum

Directions and maps

Postal address
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Universitätsarchiv MB 4/101
Universitätsstrasse 150
44780 Bochum

Mobility and Accessibility

Accessible routes to the University Archive (PDF, German)

The University Archive is located on level 4 in the building MB on campus. The building is wheelchair accessible via the central entrance (glass elevator). The north and south entrances and elevators are level access as well, although the entrance doors do not open automatically. The building provides wheelchair accessible restrooms (door width: 93 cm) on level 4 next to the north and south elevators. Further information on accessibility on campus e. g. disabled parking spaces, assistive equipment pools and maps can be found here:

RUB: Mobility

AKAFÖ: Social Inclusion

If you have any questions concerning accessibility feel free to contact us, we’re happy to help.

The University Archive on Serviceportal

This way!

  • Please note: Serviceportal is only available for members of RUB via the campus network.
Ein zugeschnittener Screenshot des Instagram-Profils des Universitätsarchivs zeigt neun Kacheln von verschiedenen Posts zu unterschiedlichen Themen wie historisches, aktuelle Ereignisse im Uniarchiv etc.
The University Archive on Instagram
Over here!
Bildliche beispielhafte Darstellung eines Dokuments.
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