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Study in Bochum: universities, programmes and fees
Bochum has 4 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 70 undergraduate programmes in 38 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays no tuition fee, a non-EU student no tuition fee. 1 programme is taught in English.
- Universities
- 4
- Programmes
- 70
- Taught in English
- 1
- EU fee / year
- Free
- Non-EU fee / year
- Free
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Bochum
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhr-Universität Bochum | public | 41 | €0 | €0 |
| Hochschule Bochum | public | 26 | €0 | €0 |
| Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola | private | 2 | — | — |
| Evangelische Hochschule Rheinland-Westfalen-Lippe | private | 1 | — | — |
What you can study in Bochum
- Languages and Literature 7
- Business Administration 6
- Geomatics and Surveying 4
- Computer Science 4
- Civil Engineering 3
- International Business 3
- Telecommunications Engineering 2
- Industrial Engineering 2
- Electrical Engineering 2
- Mechanical Engineering 2
- Industrial Electronics and Automation 2
- Environmental Engineering 2
- Chemistry 2
- Psychology 2
- Economics 2
- Sociology 2
- Archaeology 2
- Architecture 1
- Energy Engineering 1
- Mining and Geological Engineering 1
- Materials Engineering 1
- Biology 1
- Biochemistry 1
- Geology 1
- Geography 1
- Mathematics 1
- Physics 1
- Medicine 1
- Sport Sciences 1
- Marketing 1
- Political Science 1
- Solicitor Studies 1
- Law 1
- Social Work 1
- Pedagogy 1
- Audiovisual Communication 1
- Art History 1
- Performing Arts 1
Programmes in English
| Programme | University | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprachverarbeitung: Computerlinguistik und Psycholinguistik Bachelor of Arts | Ruhr-Universität Bochum | €0 | €0 |
Student residences
Prices published by the universities or the public student housing service.
| Residence | University | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Bochum | Universität Bochum | 257–540 EUR / month |
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Bochum | Hochschule Bochum | 257–540 EUR / month |
How admission works in Germany
Some programmes have open admission; others have fewer places than applicants (numerus clausus), where the school-leaving grade (1.0 is best, 4.0 worst) and waiting time decide. Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy are allocated through hochschulstart.de. Foreign school certificates are checked (often via uni-assist); if the certificate gives no direct access, a year at a Studienkolleg and the Feststellungsprüfung exam are required. German-taught programmes require German at DSH-2 / TestDaF 4 level. More in the guide Study in Germany.
Sources
- DAAD — Finances: tuition fees at higher education institutions in Germany, checked 4 October 2026
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Studiensuche (Studienangebote, grundständig, Vollzeit), checked 4 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.