Bielefeld University
Bielefeld, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 24,500
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1969
Overview
Bielefeld University is a public research university in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1969 with an explicit research mission, it currently encompasses 14 faculties and around 24,500 students. As a 'Volluniversität' (full university), it offers disciplines in the humanities, natural sciences, technology and medicine. The university is characterised by interdisciplinarity, open communication culture, diversity and the principle of 'Transcending Boundaries'.
Fields of study
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Technology
- Medicine
- Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Law
- Education
- Languages
- Cultural Studies
- Health Sciences
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
No tuition fees. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) each semester, which includes the Deutschland-Semesterticket for public transport.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Psychology: Diagnostics, Counselling and Training (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Jul 15, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Behaviour: From Neural Mechanisms to Evolution (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Jul 15, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Biochemistry (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Sep 30, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Bioinformatics and Genome Research (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Jul 15, 2026 | Winter semester |
| BioMechatronics (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Aug 15, 2026 | Winter semester, Summer semester |
| British and American Studies (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Sep 30, 2026 | Winter semester, Summer semester |
| Business Administration and Economics (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Jul 15, 2026 | Winter semester, Summer semester |
| Chemistry (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Sep 30, 2026 | Winter semester, Summer semester |
| Data Science (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Jul 15, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Nachhaltige Chemie (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Nov 15, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Sustainable Chemistry (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Jul 15, 2026 | Winter semester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.