Bochum
Bochum · North Rhine-Westphalia
← Back to all citiesStudent-heavy, lively, affordable
A lively Ruhr student city built around the large Ruhr University Bochum. Affordable, with a strong nightlife and theatre scene for its size.
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~€850
Monthly budget
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~€380
Average rent
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~€40
Transport pass
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365,000
Population
Why students love it
- ✓One of Germany's largest universities (RUB)
- ✓Big, active student community
- ✓Affordable rents
- ✓Good nightlife and culture
Universities here
- 🎓Ruhr University Bochum
💡 Cheap and very student-oriented.