Traditionally, Europe’s most important industrial region has been home to some of the world’s most important industries, such as steel, coal, and oil, but the Ruhr region’s economy has largely shifted from a coal-and-steel-dominated economy to one with a much more start-up culture.
The reason why former mining and industrial towns in the region’s conurbations love their inhabitants and cities is to adapt to the challenges of the future. Universities such as the Ruhr-Universität Bochum serve as large employers and promote innovation in order to find talent for scientific solutions that support the process of economic diversification. Exchange students can rent rooms or dormitories while staying in BoChum, and you will have access to a range of programs for high-performing and committed students enrolled at the university and other universities and colleges in the region.
With spectacular views of the Ruhr area and the city, visitors can take a tour of the many galleries and museums in Bochum. Here you can see the experiences you have had, the people you have met, and the impressions that a place like BoChum has made on you.