Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) Summary
The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Bielefeld is a public university of applied sciences in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. The public Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) has campuses in Bielefeld, Minden and Gütersloh. It offers courses in engineering, computing, business, social affairs, health and design. Institutional development 1971 – Fachhochschule Bielefeld was founded out of regional predecessor institutions. Its early profile was in engineering, business, social affairs and design Its academic profile today is shaped by engineering, computer science, data science, business, economics, social work, nursing, midwifery, health professions, architecture, civil engineering, design, media, logistics, digital technologies and work-integrated study. The location matters because The Bielefeld campus is located in a university district with a focus on research, Minden is known for engineering and construction, and Gütersloh is a center for practice-integrated digital and business programs in the East Westphalian industrial region.
This master file is a course portfolio containing 18 undergraduate and 14 postgraduate entries. Subject combinations have been grouped under their parent degrees where appropriate. Examples of undergraduate programs include Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation, later entries Digital Technologies, Communication Design, Fashion Design. Postgraduate study Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Integrated Technology and System Development, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Design, Digital Technologies. Specialisations are recorded within the course entry rather than being misrepresented as separate degrees, with each course remaining a parent qualification. The variants dual, cooperative, part-time and practice-integrated are part of the relevant parent qualification and are not counted as separate degrees.
Admission control at program level. Applicants apply through the CAT portal and the route listed for the program. Restricted programs follow the selection deadlines. For international credentials, a preliminary review document is generally required through uni-assist. For work-integrated degrees, an employer agreement is required. Applicants must check the teaching language, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route before submitting. 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. Admission to a PhD differs from admission to a bachelor or master degree in that it normally requires a well founded research proposal, suitable supervision and formal acceptance by the relevant faculty.
There is no general tuition for regular study. For winter 2026/27, the standard contributions in Bielefeld are €356.55, in Minden €354.80 and in Gütersloh €248.80. In some practice-integrated formats, program-specific media or material fees are additionally charged. These institutional charges do not cover 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 mirrors the subject mix of the university and is not a guarantyd placement scheme. Practice-integrated study, projects and thesis work are supported by East Westphalian manufacturers, healthcare organisations, construction companies, logistics companies, social agencies and design employers. Students may improve their readiness for professional life through internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and an externally partnered thesis. HSBI is appropriate for students interested in applied teaching, close professional links, flexible study formats and research-informed practice.
This master file is a course portfolio containing 18 undergraduate and 14 postgraduate entries. Subject combinations have been grouped under their parent degrees where appropriate. Examples of undergraduate programs include Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation, later entries Digital Technologies, Communication Design, Fashion Design. Postgraduate study Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Integrated Technology and System Development, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Design, Digital Technologies. Specialisations are recorded within the course entry rather than being misrepresented as separate degrees, with each course remaining a parent qualification. The variants dual, cooperative, part-time and practice-integrated are part of the relevant parent qualification and are not counted as separate degrees.
Admission control at program level. Applicants apply through the CAT portal and the route listed for the program. Restricted programs follow the selection deadlines. For international credentials, a preliminary review document is generally required through uni-assist. For work-integrated degrees, an employer agreement is required. Applicants must check the teaching language, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route before submitting. 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. Admission to a PhD differs from admission to a bachelor or master degree in that it normally requires a well founded research proposal, suitable supervision and formal acceptance by the relevant faculty.
There is no general tuition for regular study. For winter 2026/27, the standard contributions in Bielefeld are €356.55, in Minden €354.80 and in Gütersloh €248.80. In some practice-integrated formats, program-specific media or material fees are additionally charged. These institutional charges do not cover 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 mirrors the subject mix of the university and is not a guarantyd placement scheme. Practice-integrated study, projects and thesis work are supported by East Westphalian manufacturers, healthcare organisations, construction companies, logistics companies, social agencies and design employers. Students may improve their readiness for professional life through internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and an externally partnered thesis. HSBI is appropriate for students interested in applied teaching, close professional links, flexible study formats and research-informed practice.
