Delhi, India 

APAIE Conference 2025 

UA Ruhr will be part of the APAIE 2025 Conference and Exhibition from March 24 to 28, 2025, at YASHOBHOOMI (India International Convention & Expo Centre) in New Delhi, India.

APAIE 2025 marks the conference’s first visit to India and brings together international educators to explore the theme "Cultivating Global Citizens for the Future: The Higher Education Imperative in the Asia Pacific and Beyond." The event provides a unique platform to foster connections, exchange ideas, and engage in discussions on the future of international higher education.

If you’d like to connect with us during the conference, please reach out to intern@uaruhr.de.

We look forward to meeting you there!

New York, NY 

Sound Understanding Concert 

Like every spring, the concert showcased the young, talented DAAD music fellows from Germany who have spent the past year studying at music schools in the US and Canada. The music fellows are selected in a national competition from the best students at Germany's renowned music colleges.

Date: April 3, 2025 
Location: Carnegie Hall, New York, NY 

Due to limited space, this is an invite-only concert. UA Ruhr alumni and friends are planning to meet for an after concert drink. For more information please contact us at intern[at]uaruhr.de

New York, NY 

German University Fair 

This is your opportunity to meet representatives from a wide variety of German universities and learn everything you need to know about studying in Germany, such as the classes you need, the credits you should earn, and which German tests to pursue. There will also be a round of “speed dating” where you will have the chance to ask current German university students about what it is really like to study in Germany.

Germany: Your Gateway to Europe
Studying in Germany is of interest for many reasons. German universities are among the top universities in the world, they offer a wide variety of degrees, and they can serve as a gateway to starting a career in Europe. Bonus: Studying in Germany is free!
 

Date: April 06, 2025 
Time: 10 AM - 12:30 PM 
Location: German School Brooklyn, NY 

RSVP here. 

New York
April 11th 4pm to 6pm at the German Consulate New York. The Germany Grad Fair will give participants the opportunity to meet representatives from German universities, funding agencies, and cultural institutions, allowing students and young professionals to make more informed decisions about the most suitable program and university for their specific goals. Participants will also gain an understanding of the application process and degree requirements, and they will hear from alumni who will share their experiences studying and/or doing research in Germany and the impact this international experience has had on their career back in the U.S.

Please RSVP: Germany Grad Fair 2025 Tickets, Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

San Diego, CA 

NAFSA Conference 2025 

North American partners of TU Dortmund University, Ruhr University Bochum, and University of Duisburg-Essen are invited for a reception  during the NAFSA Conference in San Diego. 

Date: May 27 -30, 2025
Location: San Diego 

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by emailing intern@uaruhr.de.

#RFP2025 

Ruhr Fellowship Program 2025 

Ruhrgebiet 

June 3 - July 25, 2025 

The Ruhr Fellowship Program provides highly motivated undergraduate students in the United States with a unique experience to expand their portfolio and networks to one of the most dynamic and technologically advanced areas in Germany. As Germany’s “Cradle of Industry”, the Ruhr area has come to represent creativity and innovation with its internationally renowned companies, universities, and research institutes.

More information on the RFP: https://uaruhrfellowships.org/home/ruhrfellowshipprogram/

New York, NY 

Educational Research and Ed-Tech 

UA Ruhr invites stakeholders to a Expert Roundtable on Educational Research and Ed-Tech. 

Date: June 9, 2025 
Location: German Consulate General New York 

Fore more information, feel free to reach out to us at intern@uaruhr.de 

Berlin, Germany 

Transatlantic Working Group for At-Risk Scholars 

Against the backdrop of the Consortium for Humanities Centers and Institutes' annual conference, UA Ruhr and Academy in Exile are convening the Transatlantic Working Group for At-Risk Scholars. Following our 2023 inaugural meeting in New York, held as a side event during the German Center for Research and Innovation's Future Forum, the 2024 gathering took place at the Townsend Center for the Humanities, University of California, Berkeley. These meetings continue to foster critical dialogue and strengthen transatlantic collaboration in support of at-risk scholars. Participation is by invite only. Please contact office[at]uaruhr.de for further information. 

Save the date: Tuesday, June 25, 2025
Location: Harnack-Haus of the Max Planck Society 

#TRF 2025 

Transatlantic Ruhr Fellowship Program 2025 

July 25 - September 20, 2025 

Top students from TU Dortmund, Ruhr University Bochum, and the University of Duisburg-Essen are annually selected as Transatlantic Ruhr fellows to gain hands-on experience.

New York, NY 

Perspectives on Religious Architecture in the City 

UA Ruhr will host a delegation of Ruhr University Bochum students conducting research on perspectives on religious architecture in New York City. This project is a collaboration with Deutsches Haus at NYU and Columbia University, offering an in-depth exploration of the city’s diverse religious spaces.

As part of this initiative, there will be a public-facing event on October 17 - more details to come soon!

Stay tuned for more information.

Date: October, 14 - 20, 2025 

New York, NY 

Career Booster Germany at the Goethe-Institut New York 

Career Booster Germany is a dynamic event designed to connect high school and college students with opportunities for studying, working, and interning in Germany. We bring together representatives from universities, cultural organizations, companies, and funding institutions to provide valuable insights and resources for students considering Germany as part of their academic or professional future.

Date: October, 17, 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Location: Goethe-Institut New York, 30 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003

San Francisco, CA 

Career Booster Germany at the Goethe-Institut San Francisco

Career Booster Germany is a dynamic event designed to connect high school and college students with opportunities for studying, working, and interning in Germany. We bring together representatives from universities, cultural organizations, companies, and funding institutions to provide valuable insights and resources for students considering Germany as part of their academic or professional future.

Date: November, 7, 2025
Location: Goethe-Institut San Francisco