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The Akafö - Studierendenwerk Bochum is a central point of contact for students in Bochum and the surrounding area. It supports students in various areas of life to enable them to have a successful and pleasant study experience.
The core tasks of the Akafö include providing affordable housing in dormitories, ensuring balanced and inexpensive meals in canteens and cafeterias, and providing financial support through BAföG advice and applications. In addition, the Studierendenwerk offers a wide range of advisory services on social, psychological and legal issues.
The Akafö sees itself as a partner of the students and is committed to their interests. The mission of the Studierendenwerk is to create optimal framework conditions for studying and to promote equal opportunities. The Akafö values service orientation, transparency and sustainability.
In the area of sustainability, the Akafö is committed to operating its facilities in a way that conserves resources. This includes measures to improve energy efficiency, reduce food waste in the canteens and cafeterias, and promote ecological awareness among students. The Akafö strives to continuously reduce its ecological footprint and contribute to environmental protection.