Campus Velbert/Heiligenhaus
The Velbert/Heiligenhaus Campus (CVH) of Bochum University of Applied Sciences was founded in 2009. The background to this was the desire of regional companies to establish early contact with highly qualified young professionals. The campus now cooperates with numerous local companies in the context of a range of dual study programmes. This enables future-oriented and practical studies in the field of IT or engineering. The CVH has space for 400 students, who study both dual and full-time on campus.
Since 2017, the campus has been located in a bright, modern building on Kettwiger Straße, not far from the centre of Heiligenhaus. The personal atmosphere facilitates easy contact between students, Professors and staff. In the practical degree programme, many things can be tried out and practised directly – supported by excellent teaching facilities. The location is also active in research and offers interested students the opportunity to pursue a doctorate, PhD.
Right next to the campus is a modern hall of residence with an attached daycare centre. Students benefit from affordable accommodation here.
Hochschule Bochum
Campus Velbert/Heiligenhaus
Kettwiger Straße 20
42579 Heiligenhaus
Degree Programmes
The bachelor's degree programmes are offered on a full-time basis or in cooperation with companies in the region. All degree programmes are practically oriented: independent work in laboratories, exercises and practical projects are part of every degree programme.
Mechatronics Systems
Understanding and developing intelligent systems.
Possible specialisations:
Systems engineering or AI
- Full-time or co-operative
- Teaching degree option
Applied Computer Science
Developing solutions with the help of Computer Science.
Focus on robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, network technology.
- Full-time or co-operative
Business and industrial informatics
Bringing digitalisation into the company.
Harnessing resources with Computer Science.
- Full-time or co-operative
Mechatronics & Product Design
Development of mechatronic systems: CAE, electromagnets, vehicle dynamics, vehicle systems engineering, and much more.
Computer Engineering
Autonomous and cyber-physical systems: Focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, signal and pattern recognition
Starting in the winter semester 2026, two master’s degree programmes will be offered at the Velbert/Heiligenhaus campus: an international, English-taught Mechatronics (M.Sc.) programme and a Computer Science (M.Sc.) programme.
Events only on Mondays and Fridays mean more flexibility for you!
Further information will be available soon.
Facilities
The Velbert/Heiligenhaus campus offers state-of-the-art facilities for practice-oriented learning and research. In addition to lecture halls, a library and high-performance computer rooms, these include specialised laboratories such as the Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and artificial intelligence laboratories, as well as the learning factory. These facilities enable students to gain extensive practical experience and participate in research projects. In addition, the Multitechnikum offers the opportunity to participate in technical developments on an interdisciplinary basis.
Living
Affordable living between the big cities
The town of Heiligenhaus is just a stone's throw away from Wuppertal, Essen and Düsseldorf – yet flat prices are affordable and there is a good selection available. Right next to the campus is a modern student hall of residence / dormitory, where affordable flats have been available since 2019.
Sports and cultural activities
In Heiligenhaus and the surrounding area
In addition to a large swimming pool with sauna facilities, football clubs, canoe clubs, riding clubs and a golf club, there is also a tennis club offering taster sessions. The sports club with beach facilities offers a wide range of sports.
The club in Heiligenhaus hosts pub sports eveningswith table tennis, billiards, darts, table football, cold beer and fried delicacies.
On campus, there is a recreation room with table tennis and table football next to the student lounge.
