# Hochschule Bochum

> public · 44801 Bochum · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €634 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoSe 2027 | 2026-12-15 | Estimated summer semester deadline (not explicitly published — contact welcome@hs-bochum.de to confirm). |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 44801 Bochum
- **Region:** Nordrhein-Westfalen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, economics
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.hochschule-bochum.de/en/study-and-teaching/degree-courses/
- **Address:** Am Hochschulcampus, 44801 Bochum
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Bochum sits in the Ruhr Valley, historically Germany's industrial heartland, now shifting toward tech and services. Rental costs are low — around €650–750 per month for a shared flat. The city has museums, live music venues, and student bars; the atmosphere is working-class and direct, not glamorous, but honest and affordable.

## Strengths

- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€634 per year for administration and student services.
- A public university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) in NRW, carrying full EU-recognised degree status for visa and credential purposes.
- Engineering and economics programmes align directly with Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) industrial economy, where applied graduates are in high demand.
- Bochum sits in the dense Ruhr metropolitan area, giving students access to one of Europe's largest internship and employer networks.
- After graduation, Germany's 18-month job-seeker visa lets you stay and convert your degree into a work permit inside the EU/Schengen zone.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is a realistic threshold for CIS applicants, keeping the language entry bar achievable without top-band scores.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; CIS students without C1-level German will face a significant language barrier in daily study and life.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding one extra year.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for a study year before a student visa is issued — a substantial upfront cash commitment.
- Bochum and the Ruhr region have high demand for student accommodation; finding affordable housing quickly is not guaranteed and may require early planning.
- Students are limited to 120 full days or 240 half days of paid work per year during studies, capping part-time income as a financial buffer.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €250–350
- **Private housing:** €350–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Bochum
- **Notes:** AKAFÖ / Studierendenwerk Bochum. Wohnheim Siepenfeld: €340/month + €40 utilities = €380 total. Wohnheim Markstraße 105: €300–€508. No fixed application deadline — apply max 6 months before move-in, immediately after admission. Apply at akafoe.de/wohnen.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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