Like a phoenix from the ashes. A sooty city is the cultural stronghold of the Potts
"Good luck!" This greeting belongs to the past, because the former city of coal mining and the steel industry in the Ruhr Area, has moved on to other priorities. Anybody who thinks of Bochum on a gray, sooty city in which no green tree is shown, which was to say goodbye to that old cliché. Since 1962, the university was opened in 1973 and closed the last major underground mine, a strong structural change took place.
In the Ruhr in Bochum and even a real university landscape has emerged. Even today, there are several parks such as the Kortum-park on the street Witten and the city park. Grönemeyer's the 1984 love song to the city and its image "with the pulse beat of steel" is so outdated. Today has taken a leading role in the 400,000-inhabitant city of the service sector, but the university has about 6,000 employees as a major employer. The culture comes in Bochum, not too short, on the contrary. The renowned theater director with his big attracts a lot of visitors, as well as the resident since 1988 musical "Starlight Express". Bochum has changed significantly. From a gray and dirty city, urging the people's minds, a lively place with lots of green and lots of things to do has become. Unfortunately, most people have not even noticed.
» The universities
The Ruhr-University Bochum with 35,000 students in 20 faculties and 100 courses, the sixth-largest university in Germany. Although it has existed only since 1962, the university in teaching and research has already made a good name. Interdisciplinarity is very important here, because all subjects can be combined freely. Starting in the winter semester 02/03 new undergraduate programs have been introduced, in which after a short period of study and practical reference, the student can enter quickly and effectively into professional life is.
Famous is the university for research in neuroscience as well as in microelectronics, material sciences and laser and plasma physics in the natural sciences and engineering. Equally noteworthy is the independent Faculty of East Asian Studies and Shakespeare Studies (150 University Street). Besides the university there is the FH of Technology and Economics, which great emphasis on practical and international aspects sets (Lennershofstr. 140). Here are the six degrees in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying and Geoinformatics, mechatronics and mechanical engineering, electrical engineering/computer science and economics can be used.
» Attractions
- German Mining Museum: Here is a brought the whole history of coal mining in detail, which has dominated Bochum long time. A built-in earth Vorführstollen illustrates the matter. (On Mining Museum 28)
- Planetarium and City Park: The Planetarium enjoys across borders a good reputation. In the large inner dome can get information about celestial bodies. Multi-media shows give visitors the illusion of a starry sky.
- Railway Museum: Here you get to see 15 steam locomotives of visitors to a disused railway station. The operating system of 1914 is almost originally preserved especially.
- Musical "Starlight Express" in a specially constructed hall you can admire this roller skating musical. Since opening in 1988 over 9 million visitors have already taken part in this spectacle.
- Ruhr-Rock Festival: This junior competition is held annually in the old "mine" instead.
» Student Life
Enjoyable for all students Bochum are certainly the low monthly rent of 150 € for a shared flat. Also, the student hostels in the south of the city are popular because the house bars and the many infamous dorm parties weld quickly a community together. The universities are purely externally with their 70s style not just attractive, but they care more in the form of tutors to students. For those interested in culture, the semester ticket offers a free way museums all within easy reach. Of which there are some, for Bochum has a significant cultural scene emerged.
For an evening of fun is taken care of in the form of the famous Bermuda Triangle. This attracts many people from the surrounding area in the Ruhr metropolis. In warm summer nights can turn into a veritable street party, which can compete with other major cities. Bochum has a lot to offer, you should only make the effort for you to discover this city.
» Typical Bochum
Bochum ... is definitely "Bochum Total". If it's that time again, the city transforms into a single concert site with thousands of joyous celebration people. Then live acts will be presented at its best which is certainly something for every taste. Also, the football is very important here. Of the Vfl Bochum passionate support, although he currently plays more in the bottom third of the table. The "National Anthem" of the association is of course "Bochum" by Herbert Grönemeyer. The Bochum are just proud of their city.
