Bielefeld University: Overview
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Bielefeld University (2026/27)

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Founded in 1969 as a reform university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bielefeld University has over 20,000 students enrolled in its 14 faculties. It has particular research strengths in sociology, physics, mathematics, computer science, and neuroscience and consistently ranks among the top 10 German universities in these fields. This public research university operates on a distinctive single-building campus designed to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration. All faculties are housed under one continuous roof spanning 300,000 square meters, creating unique opportunities for cross-disciplinary study and research that are rarely found at traditional German universities.

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Quick Facts
Type
University (public)
of international students
9%
No. of students (2026)
23,582
Term model
Semester
Contact Info
Universitätsstrasse 25 33615 Bielefeld
Phone: (0521) 106-00

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Fees & Costs

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
German Students
Degree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
No tuition fees
Master
0 - 3,600 euros (per semester)
State exam
No tuition fees
Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs offered by the Bielefeld University on its official website.

Application Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Bielefeld University study programs.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses
Master15 July15 July
Bachelor15 July15 November
State Examination15 JulyNo courses
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 November
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
No courses
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.
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Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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City Information

City: Bielefeld
335.000
Population
7
No. of universities
1214
Founded in

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