We recommend looking for accommodation as early as possible. If you don’t have a friend or a relative you can stay with, we suggest you find a temporary room/flat. If you are looking for a permanent place, keep in mind that most apartments are not furnished. It could also be helpful to check cities near Bochum like Essen, Dortmund, Herne and Witten. The Ruhrgebiet is all quite closely connected and public transport can be your best friend!
The RUB offers accomodation for international researchers. University Housing is limited but do check with your chair and Beate Seidemann, you might be in luck!
There are flats but also single rooms and houses for families. Theses accomodations are usually fully funished.
Another option is private housing. The RUB has compiled information on the Private Housing market.
If you are looking for a permanent place, keep in mind that most apartments are not furnished.
Websites to check could be:
Rental contracts may differ from the ones in your home country. We have put a list together with some information to keep in mind, when looking for rentals and before signing any contracts. Find the list here.