This page offers a variety of basic information about the Bochum University of Applied Sciences (HS Bochum) and links to the external websites of the respective institutions.

The Bochum University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1972. It is owned by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Research NRW. Currently, it has ca 4,100 students, offering extra-occupational education in some areas.

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• Courses at the Bochum University of Applied Sciences
• Official homepage of the Bochum University of Applied Sciences
  

The International Office is responsible for foreign students and the university's international partnerships.

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• International Office
  

The student service at the University of Applied Sciences is the contact point for prospective and enrolled students. It helps solving all questions related to studying in Bochum.   

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• Student service Bochum University of Applied Sciences

A faculty ("Fakultät") is a division within the university that contains one or several study subjects.

Student councils ("Fachschaften") are organizations for the representation of interests of students by students. One student council usually represents a single faculty or one subject.

The list below contains links to the faculties of the HS Bochum and the corresponding student councils.
   
Faculties:

• Fachbereich Wirtschaft (business and management)
  
• Fachbereich Architektur (architecture)
• Fachbereich Bauingenieurwesen (civil engineering)
• Fachbereich Vermessung und Geoinformatik (surveying and geo computer science)
  
• Fachbereich Elektotechnik und Informatik (electrical engineering and computer science)
• Mechatronik-Zentrum NRW (mechatronics centre NRW)
  
• Fachbereich Mechatronik und Maschinenbau (mechanical and mechanical engineering)
  

Student councils:

• Architektur (architecture)
  
• Bauingenieurwesen (civil engineering)
  
• Elektrotechnik & Informatik (electrical engineering and computer science)
  
• Maschinenbau & Mechatronik (mechanical engineering and mechatronics)
  
• Vermessungswesen & Geoinformatik (surveying and geo computer science)
  
• Wirtschaft (business and management)
  

The HS Bochum has a compact and central campus close to the Ruhr University Bochum.

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• Travel routes & directions
• Facility overview

The canteens and cafeterias offer a varying and diverse range of dishes.

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• Opening times - canteens
• Current menus - canteens & cafeterias

The "AKAFÖ" supports students in all issues related to their studies. It offers services for financial matters, social life, accommodation, culture, and food services.

Related link:

• Homepage of the AKAFÖ

The student represenatives are defending the interests of students on the university level. They are the voice of the students in talks with the university administration or the public. In addition to political and social issues the representation deals with cultural matters.

The student representation in Bochum is the "Allgemeine Studierendenausschuss" (AStA).

Related link:

• Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss of the HS Bochum

The "Hochschulbibliothek" is the library of the University of Applied Sciences and offers literature and research advice.

Related link:

• Hochschulbibliothek HS Bochum

Within the university the IT service is the first contact for questions about data processing and electronic communication. At the HS Bochum it is offered by the "Campus-IT", formerly known as "Datenverarbeitungszentrale" (DVZ).

Related link:

• Campus-IT Bochum University of Applied Sciences
  

The "Hochschulsport Bochum" offers numerous sport activities for students such as body styling, climbing, Hatha Yoga or rowing.

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• Hochschulsport Bochum
• Sport courses A - Z