Evangelische Hochschule Bochum

What Evangelische Hochschule Bochum does

Evangelische Hochschule Bochum (legal name: Evangelische Hochschule Rheinland-Westfalen-Lippe; DBA: EvH Bochum, Protestant University of Applied Sciences) is a state-recognized German university of applied sciences located in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr Area. It is described as the largest Protestant institution of higher education in Germany, and operates as a state-funded public higher education institution with a portfolio focused on social work, education, health, nursing, and diaconia (Christian social service). The institution currently enrolls approximately 2,700 students across seven bachelor's programs (Social Work, Early Education, Religious Education and Diaconia, Inclusive Education, Nursing Science, Health and Care Management, Nursing Education), two master's programs (Management, Social Inclusion), an English-taught International Semester Programme, and a set of Blended Intensive Programmes.

The university is supported by standard digital learning infrastructure including an eCampus student portal, an eLearning platform, an eAccount identity system, webmail, and a library portal — none of which are described as differentiated proprietary technology. Its technology footprint is functional rather than a competitive differentiator. Programs are practice-oriented, incorporating supervised practice placements (e.g., 100 days in the Social Work BA), and are accredited under the German higher education framework with 180 ECTS credits at the bachelor's level.

The business model is that of a German public university: primarily state block grant funding from North Rhine-Westphalia, supplemented by third-party funded research and transfer projects, with low or no tuition fees for EU students. There is no disclosed commercial revenue, no funding rounds, no external investors, and no parent company. The go-to-market is a direct-to-consumer enrollment model: the university recruits students through its website, its International Office, ERASMUS+ exchange partnerships, and its presence on student review platforms such as StudyCheck. Customer segments are domestic German students (primary) and international students (secondary, recruited via the International Office and English-taught ISP and BIPs). The institution participates in the ERASMUS+ exchange programme and holds the 'Deutschlandstipendium' and 'Weltoffene Hochschule' recognitions.

Name

Evangelische Hochschule Bochum

Legal name

Evangelische Hochschule Rheinland-Westfalen-Lippe

Website

https://evh-bochum.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Evangelische Hochschule Bochum is a state-recognized German Protestant university of applied sciences in the Ruhr Area, enrolling about 2,700 students in bachelor's and master's programs in social work, education, health, nursing, and diaconia, funded primarily by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faculty-Led & Custom Group Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Experiential & Field-Based Study Abroad (Research, Field Schools, Practicums) (EDAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Social work degrees
• Applied sciences university
• Nursing education programs
• International semester programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bochum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public university in Germany - operates as a state-funded institution with potential nominal tuition fees for certain programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Evangelische Hochschule Bochum is a state-recognized Protestant university of applied sciences that delivers bachelor's and master's degree programs in social work, early education, religious education and diaconia, inclusive education, nursing science, health and care management, nursing education, management, and social inclusion. It also offers an English-taught International Semester Programme (ISP) and short-term Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) for international students, with 180 ECTS bachelor programs incorporating supervised practice placements.

Product overview

EvH Bochum offers a comprehensive portfolio of higher education programs focused on social work, education, health, and diaconia. The university provides seven bachelor's degree programs (Social Work, Early Education, Religious Education and Diaconia, Inclusive Education, Nursing Science, Health and Care Management, and Nursing Education) and two master's programs (Management and Social Inclusion). Additionally, it offers an International Semester Programme taught entirely in English and Blended Intensive Programmes for international mobility. The institution is practice-oriented and aims to promote social participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work A 3-year full-time bachelor's degree program (180 CP/ECTS) qualifying graduates for professional social work practice, covering scientific knowledge, methodology, theories, models, and including 100 days of supervised practice placements. Targets students seeking professional qualifications in social work.
• Bachelor of Arts in Early Education A 3-year full-time bachelor's degree program (180 CP/ECTS) qualifying and professionalising skilled personnel for early education work practice. Targets students pursuing careers in early childhood education.
• Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education and Diaconia A 3-year full-time bachelor's degree program (180 CP/ECTS) providing academically grounded competences for Christian religious education and diaconia (Christian social service) work fields. Targets students preparing for religious education and Christian social service careers.
• Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Education A bachelor's degree program focused on inclusive education approaches and methodologies. Targets students seeking careers in inclusive education settings.
• Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Science A bachelor's degree program in nursing science focusing on healthcare research and practice. Targets students preparing for careers in nursing and healthcare.
• Bachelor of Arts in Health and Care Management A bachelor's degree program combining healthcare knowledge with management and administrative skills. Targets students preparing for management roles in healthcare and care services.
• Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Education A bachelor's degree program preparing students for teaching and educating future nursing professionals. Targets students aiming for careers in nursing pedagogy.
• Master of Arts in Management A master's degree program focused on management competencies within social and healthcare contexts. Targets graduates seeking leadership roles in social and health organizations.
• Master of Arts in Social Inclusion A master's degree program addressing social inclusion strategies and practices. Targets graduates working in inclusion-focused social policy and practice.
• International Semester Programme (ISP)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ERASMUS+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean student exchange program enabling international mobility for students and staff between EvH Bochum and partner institutions across Europe.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Hochschule Düsseldorf: Regional peer: NRW-based university of applied sciences with social work and education programs serving a similar geographic catchment as EvH Bochum.
• FH Münster: Regional peer: Large public university of applied sciences in the same NRW region with broader program portfolio but overlapping social work and health management offerings.

Direct peers

• Hochschule Esslingen – Hochschule für Sozialwesen: Direct peer: Specialized school of social work within a German university of applied sciences, focused exclusively on social work and education programs at bachelor's and master's level.
• Katholische Stiftungshochschule München: Direct peer: Catholic university of applied sciences in Bavaria offering similar social work, nursing, and education programs with practice-orientation, comparable to EvH Bochum's model.
• Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt: Direct peer: Protestant university of applied sciences in Hesse offering the same mix of social work, education, and diaconia programs targeting a comparable student demographic.
• Evangelische Hochschule Freiburg: Direct peer: Protestant university of applied sciences with nearly identical mission, religious affiliation, and focus on social work, education, religious pedagogy, and health.
• Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin: Direct peer: University of applied sciences in Berlin with identical focus on social work, health, and education, structurally and pedagogically aligned with EvH Bochum's portfolio.
• Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg: Direct peer: Protestant university of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg with overlapping religious education, social work, and diaconia programs at similar scale.
• Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen (KatHo NRW): Direct peer: Catholic university of applied sciences located in the same NRW region, offering comparable bachelor's and master's programs in social work, health, and education with practice-integrated curricula.

Emerging players

• HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht: International peer: Dutch university of applied sciences with strong social work and education faculties, comparable in scale and Erasmus-style international mobility focus to EvH Bochum's ISP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/evh-bochum

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