Bielefeld University (Bielefeld University) Summary
Bielefeld University is a public research university located in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. Bielefeld University is a comprehensive public research university with interdisciplinary structures in the humanities, linguistics, educational sciences, sociology, economics, law, psychology, public health, mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology and medicine. Institutional development 1969 – Founding of the reform university Bielefeld University. It was founded on the principle of interdisciplinarity and research-oriented teaching. Today its academic profile is defined by humanities, history, philosophy, linguistics, literature, education, sociology, political science, economics, business, law, psychology, public health, mathematics, data science, computer science, intelligent systems, physics, chemistry, biology, biotechnology and human medicine. The location is important as the compact main campus and its interconnected university buildings bring together teaching, libraries, laboratories, services and student life, while regional links reach out to healthcare, manufacturing, technology, education, public organisations and the business network of East Westphalia.
This master file shows the course portfolio of 20 undergraduate and 16 postgraduate entries with subject combinations grouped under their parent degrees where appropriate. Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration and Economics, Chemistry, Data Science, Education, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Undergraduate Examples. Postgraduate study includes Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and Genome Research, Data Science, Economics, Intelligent Interactive Systems, Interdisciplinary Biomedicine, Studies in Literature, Theoretical Physics and World Studies. Each course is still a parent qualification with specialisations listed in the course entry, not incorrectly shown as separate degrees. This row highlights the major parent qualifications and keeps concentrations, subject combinations, teaching tracks and elective pathways within the proper degree, not as separate programs.
Admission is controlled at the program level. Applicants should use the online application portal and the route assigned to the selected degree, qualification, citizenship and admission status. Methods of admission may include subject combinations, medicine, restricted courses, master’s academic reviews, aptitude requirements and international qualifications. Applicants are to check language of instruction, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route before submission. International School or University Qualifications External evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation where applicable or other proof of academic equivalence may be required. Master’s committees may ask for module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience, or interviews. Entry to a doctorate is distinct from admission to a bachelors or masters degree and generally requires a viable research proposal, eligible supervision and formal acceptance by the relevant faculty.
Tuition is not general for regular degree study. The contribution for the winter semester 2026/27 is €351.65, consisting of €226.80 for the Germany semester ticket, €106 for student services, and €18.85 as the general student-body contribution. These institutional fees exclude rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs or personal travel. Special tuition may be applied in the case of continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study formats, if provided for by the relevant law or program regulation. Funding may include BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility support, foundations, research employment or university-specific awards, but each funding application is assessed independently from admission.
Career preparation is indicative of the university's subject mix and not a guarantyd placement scheme. Research placements, practical modules, internships, career advising, international mobility, entrepreneurship support, employer events and externally connected theses help students to turn academic work into professional evidence. Internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and an externally partnered thesis all prepare students for the profession.
This master file shows the course portfolio of 20 undergraduate and 16 postgraduate entries with subject combinations grouped under their parent degrees where appropriate. Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration and Economics, Chemistry, Data Science, Education, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Undergraduate Examples. Postgraduate study includes Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and Genome Research, Data Science, Economics, Intelligent Interactive Systems, Interdisciplinary Biomedicine, Studies in Literature, Theoretical Physics and World Studies. Each course is still a parent qualification with specialisations listed in the course entry, not incorrectly shown as separate degrees. This row highlights the major parent qualifications and keeps concentrations, subject combinations, teaching tracks and elective pathways within the proper degree, not as separate programs.
Admission is controlled at the program level. Applicants should use the online application portal and the route assigned to the selected degree, qualification, citizenship and admission status. Methods of admission may include subject combinations, medicine, restricted courses, master’s academic reviews, aptitude requirements and international qualifications. Applicants are to check language of instruction, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route before submission. International School or University Qualifications External evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation where applicable or other proof of academic equivalence may be required. Master’s committees may ask for module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience, or interviews. Entry to a doctorate is distinct from admission to a bachelors or masters degree and generally requires a viable research proposal, eligible supervision and formal acceptance by the relevant faculty.
Tuition is not general for regular degree study. The contribution for the winter semester 2026/27 is €351.65, consisting of €226.80 for the Germany semester ticket, €106 for student services, and €18.85 as the general student-body contribution. These institutional fees exclude rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs or personal travel. Special tuition may be applied in the case of continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study formats, if provided for by the relevant law or program regulation. Funding may include BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility support, foundations, research employment or university-specific awards, but each funding application is assessed independently from admission.
Career preparation is indicative of the university's subject mix and not a guarantyd placement scheme. Research placements, practical modules, internships, career advising, international mobility, entrepreneurship support, employer events and externally connected theses help students to turn academic work into professional evidence. Internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and an externally partnered thesis all prepare students for the profession.
