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Hochschule Bochum

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world rank  2279

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Established in 1971, the Hochschule Bochum (Bochum University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Bochum (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. This institution also has a branch campus in Heiligenhaus. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Hochschule Bochum (BO) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Bochum (BO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 52-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Hochschule Bochum's Control Typepublic

Entity

Hochschule Bochum's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hochschule Bochum' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Hochschule Bochum's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Bochum University of Applied Sciences
Acronym BO
Founded 1971

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University Location

Address Lennershofstrasse 140
Bochum
44801 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Hochschule Bochum's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Hochschule Bochum Phone Number +49 (234) 32 10700
Hochschule Bochum Fax Number +49 (234) 32 14219
Other locations Heiligenhaus

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Hochschule Bochum's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hochschule Bochum's academic range and degree level offering.



Hochschule Bochum: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Hochschule Bochum's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Hochschule Bochum's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Hochschule Bochum.

Hochschule Bochum: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Hochschule Bochum's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our Introduction to University Admissions article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Hochschule Bochum's admission information.

Hochschule Bochum's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Hochschule Bochum's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Hochschule Bochum a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Hochschule Bochum's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Hochschule Bochum's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Hochschule Bochum's Admission Office Admission Office

Lennershofstrasse 140
Bochum 44707
(234) 32 10093


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Hochschule Bochum's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Hochschule Bochum.

Hochschule Bochum's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Hochschule Bochum has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Hochschule Bochum's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Hochschule Bochum's Control Type Control Type

Hochschule Bochum is a public higher education institution.


Hochschule Bochum's Entity Type Entity Type

Hochschule Bochum is a non-profit higher education institution.


Hochschule Bochum's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Hochschule Bochum's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Hochschule Bochum does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Hochschule Bochum's main facilities:


Hochschule Bochum's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Hochschule Bochum's Library


Hochschule Bochum's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Hochschule Bochum's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Hochschule Bochum's main services:


Hochschule Bochum's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Hochschule Bochum's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Hochschule Bochum's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Hochschule Bochum's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Hochschule Bochum's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Hochschule Bochum's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Hochschule Bochum's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hochschule Bochum is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Hochschule Bochum as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...


  • Colleges
  • Faculties
  • Schools
  • Institutes
  • Academies
  • Departments
  • Divisions
  • Centers

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure.

Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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Site last updated: Thursday, 5 October 2023

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