Finding a place to stay
Like anywhere else in Germany, affordable rooms and flats are not that easy to get in Bochum either. If you want to move into your own place, start flat-hunting soon, possibly right after you have enrolled. Make sure you find information in time and act on it. You need a bit of luck and patience to find suitable and affordable accommodation.
There are some halls of residence available from private organisations which tend to be a bit more expensive.
Shared flats and private rooms can best be chased via social media and websites: