The RMU Study Program
Three universities, one experience
The RMU Study Program established by the Rhine-Main Universities (RMU) extends the study opportunities of their more than 95,000 students by an additional range of selected courses. Students are invited to join the RMU Study Program free of charge and thus enroll simultaneously at up to three universities in two German states. The idea behind the RMU Study Program is that it enables students to supplement the degree program they are currently studying at their home university.
The students are also able to sit examinations and earn credit points for any courses they take within the RMU Study Program. In addition, they benefit from the libraries, computer centers, and student canteens of all universities, as well as from the specializations of the RMU partner institutions of higher education to augment their individual academic studies.
FAQ about the RMU Study Program
How do I apply for the RMU Study Program?
You can apply online to enroll in the RMU Study Program through the application portals of the cooperating universities at which you would like to attend courses as part of the program. You are free to apply to either or both of the other two partner universities.
You will not be enrolled in a specific degree course but in general for the RMU Study Program, allowing you to participate in courses in a variety of academic fields.
When can I apply to enroll in the RMU Study Program?
You can find the application deadlines for the RMU Study Program here:
Which courses can I attend at the cooperating universities?
Each university publishes a list of courses in each academic field available for study within the RMU Study Program in their respective course catalogs. You will be able to choose freely from the courses offered in these course catalogs and apply through the application systems of the individual universities. If there are more applications than available places, whether or not you will be actually admitted will be determined by the individual admission guidelines for the courses of each of the cooperating universities.
How do I take examinations?
Enrolling at a second or even third university means you can also sit examinations for the courses you attend. As the courses and curricula at the three universities vary, it is impossible to provide a general guarantee that your home university will recognize the courses you take. If you plan to complete a chosen course with an examination and wish to have the credits you earn recognized by your home university, you should first ascertain whether this is possible (preferably before attending your chosen course). For this purpose, it is advisable to contact the student advising office/registrar's office at your university or the person responsible for the course.
Will I be given multiple student cards when I enroll in the RMU Study Program?
You will receive an additional ID card with the RMU logo issued by the cooperating university, which will identify you as an RMU student.
Will I need to rematriculate/re-apply for the RMU Study Program each semester?
Enrollment is valid for one semester only. If you wish to attend further courses within the RMU Study Program in the following semester, you will need to re-apply. The cooperating universities will provide information on how you should do this.
Can I obtain a second degree through the RMU Study Program?
No, the RMU Study Program is simply an adjunct to your current degree course, not a degree course in and of itself.
Is the number of places available for the RMU Study Program limited?
No, the number of places available for the RMU Study Program is not limited. If you supply correctly and within the applicable deadline, if any, you can expect to be admitted. Regardless thereof, individual capacity limits apply to the respective courses and lectures.
Are students in the joint degree programs automatically enrolled as RMU students?
No, students in the joint degree programs are not automatically enrolled as RMU students, as they are already enrolled at two universities anyway. Of course, they are free to enroll at the third university for the RMU study program.
Will the RMU study program be shown on my graduation certificate?
No, as the RMU study program is not part of your degree course, it will not be shown on your graduation certificate. If you take exams as part of the RMU study program, you will receive a separate certificate.
Will I receive confirmation when applying for the RMU Study Program or will I be enrolled automatically?
Depending on the university, you will enroll either via electronic application and upload of the enrollment certificate of your home university or by sending the application form together with the enrollment certificate. Please use the enrollment certificate for the semester in which you apply or re-apply for the RMU Study Program (i.e. not the enrollment certificate for the current semester, but for the subsequent semester). Please note that you will not receive a notice of admission.
Following successfull enrollment, students will receive the access data to the IT systems and the RMU ID card or the application for issuance of the RMU ID card.
Can I apply for the RMU Study Program at both of the other universities?
Yes, that is possible.
Can I use the libraries of the other universities under the RMU Study Program?
Yes, you can use the library services. Any use is subject to the rules of the university at which you are enrolled for the RMU Study Program.
Does enrollment for the RMU Study Program include the possibility to combine the semester tickets of the three universities, as they have different areas of validity?
No, all RMU students only receive the semester ticket for their respective home university. The contractual partners are the student bodies (ASta) and the RMV, not the university. The areas of validity of the semester tickets at the three RMU in each case cover the travel to the other two universities. Students are thus able, as part of the RMU Study Program, to visit the other universities without additional cost. Thus, it is currently not planned to to combine the respective areas of validity.
