Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, North Rhine-Westphalia |
|---|---|
| City | Bielefeld |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Students | ≈ 10,000 |
| Programmes | 3 programmes · 2 bachelor's, 1 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students€0 Semester contribution€356.55
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €356.55 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Campus Bielefeld, Campus Gütersloh, Campus Minden |
About the university
WITH A PRACTICAL APPROACH:
Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (FH Bielefeld) works closely together with the industrial and business communities and social and cultural institutes in the region.
THREE STUDY LOCATIONS:
The proximity of our three locations promotes interdisciplinarity and interchange of teaching and research.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE:
Studying is also possible without university entrance qualification or vocational baccalaureate diploma.
VARIOUS STUDY MODELS:
Apart from the classic full-time study programmes, FH Bielefeld offers practice-integrated and sandwich courses alongside part-time programmes for people in part-time and full-time employment.
EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Train with a practical dimension in one of the strongest business locations in Germany.
E-LEARNING:
With the uni-wide portal ILIAS, teaching and learning are also possible via the internet.
IDEAL LEARNING CONDITIONS:
Small study groups allow us to provide guidance and support. Designated study centres, the university library and student work places create the right learning environment.
INTERNATIONAL:
FH Bielefeld has over 100 partner universities worldwide.
DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS:
FH Bielefeld currently cooperates with Bielefeld University in two doctoral research programs. External doctorates are also possible.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY:
FH Bielefeld has its own nursery (in Bielefeld) which also provides child-care outside of the normal hours of day-care facilites while parents study.
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Programmes
All 3 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €356.55 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Bielefeld: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
Questions about Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
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Universities nearby
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Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.