EvH Bochum (Evangelische Hochschule Bochum) is a state-recognised church-run university of applied sciences in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1971. It focuses on degree programmes in social work, education, health, and diaconia, and it positions its teaching as practice-oriented and socially engaged. The university has an international network and offers English-taught options such as an international semester programme, which can be attractive for exchange students. With its focus on social and health professions in the Ruhr area, EvH Bochum can suit students who want an applied degree with a strong social mission and close links to practice partners.