Bochum University of Applied Sciences is a university specialising in the forward-looking subjects of technology, economics and health. It combines interdisciplinary courses with social relevance and a deep-rooted awareness of sustainable action. With its two locations in Bochum – the Central Campus and the Health Campus – and the Velbert/Heiligenhaus campus, the university is closely linked to the regional economy and the health sector. International partnerships complement this network and broaden the perspectives for students and researchers.

On 1 January 2025, Bochum University of Applied Sciences and Bochum University of Health combined to form a university offering 52 bachelor's and 24 master's degree programmes. With almost 10,000 students and around 960 employees, including 201 professors, the university offers an excellent student-to-staff ratio and a family-like, supportive environment for teaching, research and transfer. Our modern laboratories and skills labs, as well as our customised teaching and learning environments, are specifically tailored to the needs of the individual subjects and enable practice-oriented learning.