Studies are becoming increasingly more international, people from all countries and continents meet at the universities the AKAFÖ is taking care for. We provide contact, we support community, we help to understand each other. We explain Germany and the world –to you, too.
Globalization and mobility nowadays feature our daily life and thus the lives of many students. Living in an international community means the inclusion of all cultures, languages and ways of life. We have to engage ourselves with the new in order to experience this diversity which, along with the new experiences, is sure to promote an expanded view of the world.
In our work, we adhere to the idea of a Global Village and want to enable open communication while offering all students at the universities of Bochum and the surrounding area an opportunity to get to know other cultures.
Weiterbildungsangebote, die sich speziell an Berufstätige wenden, gibt es auf www.ils.de. Ein derartiges Fernstudium neben dem Beruf, ermöglicht Absolventen sowohl den Erwerb von Zusatzqualifikationen ohne Gehaltseinbußen als auch Spezialisierungs- und Aufstiegsmöglichkeiten.
In addition to the advice centres of the AKAFÖ International Affairs Department, there are many other advice centres in Bochum. We will be pleased to support you in such queries as: „Where can I find accommodation? “, „Where can I find an insurance? “, „How much money do I need to survive? “, „Am I allowed to work while studying? “ and many other.
International Office
Team RUBiss International Student Services
Studierenden Service Center (SSC 1/229-230)
Universitätsstraße 150
44801 Bochum
AStA der Ruhr Universität Bochum
Rechts-, Sozial-, Bafög- Beratung
Studierendenhaus SH (0/016)
Universitätsstr. 150
44801 Bochum
Hochschule Bochum
International Office
Raum F1-05
Lennershofstraße 140
44801 Bochum
AStA der Hochschule Bochum
Sozial- und Ausländerberatung
Raum B 01-31/32/33
Lennershofstraße 140
44801 Bochum
Westfälische Hochschule Bocholt
International Office
Andrea Tenbrink
Campus Bocholt
Raum B2.1.07
Münsterstraße. 265
46397 Bocholt
Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen
Büro für Internationale Studierende
Regina Klauke
Campus Gelsenkirchen
Raum B4.0.04
Neidenburger Straße 43
45897 Gelsenkirchen
AStA der Westfälische Hochschule
Beratung Soziales und Finanzen
Neidenburger Straße 43
45897 Gelsenkirchen
Evangelische Fachhochschule Bochum
Akademisches Auslandsamt
Karen Bossow
Raum 187
Immanuel-Kant-Straße 18-20
44803 Bochum
AStA Evangelische Fachhochschule Bochum
Finanzierung, Kultur, Anti-Rassismus-Referat
Raum 002
Immanuel-Kant-Straße 18-20
44803 Bochum
Hochschule für Gesundheit
International Office
Yvonne Anger
Universitätsstraße 105
44789 Bochum
AStA der Hochschule für Gesundheit
Finanzierung und studentisches Leben
Raum 316
Universitätsstraße 105
44789 Bochum
TFH Georg Agricola
Akademisches Auslandsamt
Daniel Neumann, El Kady
Gebäude 1, Raum 019
Herner Straße 45
44787 Bochum
AStA der TFH Georg Agricola
Finanzen, Wohnen, Studentisches Leben
Herner Straße 45
44787 Bochum
Since the summer session 2013, student house tutors are now again offering their services in the student houses provided by the AKAFÖ.
The goal is to make life more colourful in the AKFÖ student houses and promote cultural diversity in cooperation with the AKAFÖ, the Student Dormitory Councils and the superintendents. The tutors get involved in the peaceful coexistence and exchange of different cultures.
Student house tutors’ tasks are:
It is and individual decision of every student residential complex how to promote intercultural coexistence and diversity. Furthermore, activities outside the residential complexes, such as get-to-know evenings, guided city tours and excursions are being planned.
Your benefits:
Please contact us if you feel like participating in the activities of your residential complex!
Yes. Both for enrolment and the extension of the residence permit you must have a valid insurance certificate.
The monthly health insurance premium rate amounts to approx. 80 EUR. Attention: From the age of 30, the premium rate increases to approx.. 150 EUR.
Language students and the collegiate are however not accepted by public health insurance companies. In this case, a private health insurance must be concluded.
Our tip: Once the student status is reached, you should change to a public health insurance company, although the private ones often seem cheaper. However, they do not offer the same benefits as the public health insurance companies. Please keep in mind that a change from a private to a public health insurance company will no longer be possible at a later date.
For questions all around Federal Education and Training Assistance, KfW-Student Credit or Degree Loan of the DAKA-NRW please contact our Education and Training Assistance Office at infocenter@akafoe.de
There is an association called "Help for foreign students". This relief fund supports students who find themselves in a financial emergency situation, e.g. due to payments of rent, health insurance premium rates or subsidies.
Applications can be submitted once per semester at:
Permanent residence, which means either a rental agreement or a proof of residence, as well as an identity card.
During the first year of the language course you are allowed to work only with the permission of the immigration authorities and during the holidays. Afterwards, as a non-EU foreigner you are allowed to work either120 full days or 240 half days per year. For jobs that exceed this number of days, you need a special work permit from the immigration authorities and the Job Centre.
After successful completion of studies, you will receive a residence permit to allow a job search. Then you will be granted 18 months to find an adequate position. During this time you are allowed to do any kind of job without any restrictions.
Following documents have to be submitted on application:
During our general opening hours we are happy to advise you on the spot. To avoid long waiting times we recommend that you make an appointment with us.
For general inquiries you can always send us an email.
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