Introduction to Bochum University of Applied Sciences

Located in the famous Ruhr industrial area of ​​Germany, Bochum University of Applied Sciences is a modern and international university that focuses on cultivating applied talents in the fields of science, technology and economy.

Overview

Student size: With about 7,500 students, the school is of moderate size and can provide students with a relatively personalized learning atmosphere.

Geographic location: Located in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, the city is an important industrial city in Germany and one of the core areas of the Ruhr area. There are many surrounding companies, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Cooperative enterprises: We have established close cooperative relations with many local and surrounding companies. The companies provide support for the school's teaching and scientific research. At the same time, the school also provides a large number of professional talents for the companies. This cooperation model helps students better combine theoretical knowledge with practice.

History and establishment time

Founded in 1971, Bochum University of Applied Sciences was formerly a state college and was renamed Bochum University of Applied Sciences in 2007.

School strength

Faculty: With 150 Many professors have many years of professional practice experience, which is the basic condition for them to be hired as teachers, and they can impart practical professional knowledge and practical skills to students.

Teaching facilities: Equipped with advanced teaching facilities such as complete laboratory equipment, and closely connected with industrial production, it provides good conditions for students' practical operations and scientific research activities.

Course settings: The courses are rich and diverse, covering 50 bachelor's degree courses and 15 master's degree courses in various fields such as architecture, engineering, and business , the course content focuses on combining with practice to meet the learning needs and career development goals of different students.

Institutional nature

The Bochum University of Applied Sciences is a public university.

Educational philosophy

Practice-oriented: Emphasis on the close integration of teaching and practice, through cooperation with enterprises and practical projects, so that students can accumulate practical work experience in the learning process, improve their ability to solve practical problems, and better adapt to the needs of future career development.

International vision: Focus on cultivating students' international vision and cross-cultural communication ability, actively carry out international exchange and cooperation projects, and establish cooperative relations with many international universities to provide students with opportunities to study abroad and exchange, so that students can understand the culture and educational concepts of different countries, and improve their comprehensive quality and international competitiveness.

Innovation and comprehensive ability training: Encourage students to think innovatively, cultivate students' innovative ability and comprehensive professional ability, not only pay attention to students' professional knowledge learning, but also focus on cultivating students' communication skills, teamwork skills, independent learning ability and other transferable skills to adapt to the ever-changing social and professional needs.

Key laboratories and schools Science

Key disciplines: Architecture, civil engineering, geodesy, electrical engineering, informatics, mechatronics and other disciplines are the key disciplines of the school. Among them, architecture is often ranked in the top five in the subject ranking of the Center for Higher Education (CHE), and civil engineering and geodesy are also highly recognized.

Key laboratories: The school has built a number of advanced laboratories to support teaching and scientific research in various disciplines, such as industrial robots, laser applications, geographic information systems and microsystem technology related laboratories, providing students with a platform for practical operation and experimental research, helping them to better master professional knowledge and skills.

Department

The school has six departments, including the Department of Architecture, the Department of Engineering, and the Department of Economics and Management, covering multiple professional directions such as architecture, civil engineering, surveying, electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics engineering, and business management.

Ranking

In the subject ranking of the German Center for Higher Education (CHE), the school's architecture discipline is often ranked in the top five.

Expenses

German public universities are usually free of tuition, but a small registration fee of about several hundred euros per semester is required.

Students also need to bear their own living expenses, including board, lodging, transportation, books, etc. The annual living expenses are approximately between RMB 12,000 and 30,000.

Campus

Campus facilities: The main campus is located in Bochum, and there is a branch campus in nearby Filbert/Heiligenhaus. The campus is equipped with complete teaching and living facilities such as teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories, and canteens, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Campus life: The school organizes a variety of campus cultural activities, such as club activities, sports competitions, academic lectures, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life, promote exchanges and cooperation among students, and cultivate students' comprehensive qualities and team spirit.