Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule Bielefeld (HSBI) is a state-funded university of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Established in 1971 and holding system accreditation by the German Accreditation Council (valid until 2029), HSBI operates three campuses: the main campus in Bielefeld, Campus Minden, and Campus Gütersloh. With approximately 10,465 students (as of autumn 2026) enrolled in over 70 study programs, the institution offers bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering and mathematics, business, design and art, social sciences, health sciences, and nursing. Study formats include full-time, practice-integrated (dual), work-accompanying (Verbundstudium), and part-time programs. Instruction is primarily in German, with select English-language programs at Campus Gütersloh (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation). HSBI maintains over 100 international partner universities in 35 countries and operates a joint OWL liaison office in New York. There are no general tuition fees; students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) covering transport, student services, and social funds.