# Ruhr-Universität Bochum Geographisches Institut

> research institute

**Wikidata**: [Q101383500](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101383500)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ruhr-universitat-bochum-geographisches-institut

## Summary
Ruhr-Universität Bochum Geographisches Institut is a research institute located in Bochum, Germany. It functions as part of Ruhr University Bochum.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of:** Research institute
- **Located In:** Bochum, Germany
- **Country:** Germany
- **Part Of:** Ruhr University Bochum
- **IDREF ID:** 121220117
- **Ringgold ID:** 153793
- **Wikidata Description:** Research institute
- **Sitelink Count:** 41 (for its class: research institute)

## FAQs
### Q: What is the Ruhr-Universität Bochum Geographisches Institut?
A: It is a research institute affiliated with Ruhr University Bochum, located in Bochum, Germany.

### Q: Which university does the Ruhr-Universität Bochum Geographisches Institut belong to?
A: It is part of Ruhr University Bochum.

### Q: Where is the Ruhr-Universität Bochum Geographisches Institut located?
A: Its headquarters is in Bochum, Germany.

### Q: What is the primary function of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum Geographisches Institut?
A: Its primary function is research, as classified under the category "research institute".

## Why It Matters
As a dedicated research institute within Ruhr University Bochum, the Geographisches Institut plays a crucial role in advancing geographical scholarship and teaching. It contributes to the university's core mission of research and education by providing specialized academic resources and expertise in the geographical sciences. Its existence ensures a focused center for geographical inquiry, supporting both the university's academic standing and the broader development of geographical knowledge within Germany and internationally. Its classification as a "research institute" highlights its specialized function within the university structure.

## Notable For
- Being formally classified and recognized as a "research institute".
- Its direct affiliation with Ruhr University Bochum, forming an integral part of the university's academic structure.
- Its specific location established in Bochum, Germany.
- Holding the unique IDREF identifier 121220117.
- Holding the unique Ringgold identifier 153793.

## Body
### Basic Classification
- Entity Type: Research institute
- Class: Research organization

### Affiliation and Location
- Parent Organization: Ruhr University Bochum
- Geographic Location: Bochum, Germany
- Country: Germany
- Headquarters: Bochum

### Identifiers
- **IDREF ID:** 121220117
- **Ringgold ID:** 153793
- **Wikidata ID:** Q64159407 (as a reference source for the class "research institute")
- **Viaf ID:** 151283287 (linked to the IDREF ID reference)

### References
- **IDREF Reference Source:** Q54919 (RKD - Netherlands Institute for Art History), accessed as of 2022-07-06.
- **Ringgold Reference Source:** Q64159407 (Wikidata entity).
- **Wikidata Description Reference Source:** Q64159407 (Wikidata entity).
- **Sitelink Count Reference Source:** Implied from class "research institute" (41 sitelinks).

## References

1. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
2. Virtual International Authority File