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Bielefeld University

Universität Bielefeld

Bielefeld University was founded in 1969 with an explicit research assignment and a mission to provide high-quality research-oriented teaching. With far-reaching aims to reform nearly every area of higher education, the University has made valuable contributions to educational reform in Germany and upholds its interdisciplinary, innovative and reform-oriented character to this day. The University encompasses 13 faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and technology. With more than 24,000 students in 115 degree courses and around 2,750 staff members (including 269 professors and lecturers as well as 1,390 academic staff) it is one of Germany's medium-sized universities.

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Facts about the university

Ownership	Public, North Rhine-Westphalia
City	Bielefeld
Founded	1969
Students	≈ 24,428
Programmes	4 programmes · 1 bachelor's, 2 master's, 2 in English
Tuition fee	€0 per semester for international students what it consists of Tuition fee of the federal state (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students€0 Semester contribution€333.65 Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Semester contribution	€333.65 per semester
Application	Directly to the university or via uni-assist — depends on the programme; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.07

Faculties

14 faculties · showing the 6 largest

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Programmes

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Bachelor's · 1 Master's · 2 In English · 2

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.

1
Check your school-leaving certificate
Direct admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
2
Application directly to the university or via uni-assist — depends on the programme
Bachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
3
Admission, visa, moving
Plan 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	€333.65

Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.

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.

German for admission

Language courses in Bielefeld: preparation for the required level and the exam (DSH, TestDaF).

Questions about Bielefeld University

How much does it cost to study at Bielefeld University?

The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Every student pays the semester contribution of €333.65. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.

Are there programmes in English?

Yes: 2 programmes are taught in English.

When do I need to apply?

Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.07 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 15.07. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.

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