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Bielefeld University (2026/27)
Bielefeld University
Established in 1969 as a reform university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bielefeld University serves over 20,000 students across 14 faculties. The university has particular research strengths in sociology, physics, mathematics, computer science, and neuroscience, and it consistently ranks among Germany's top 10 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 rarely found at traditional German universities.
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of international students 
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Type University (public)
of international students 9%
No. of students (2025) 23,433
Term model Semester
Contact Info
Universitätsstrasse 25
33615 Bielefeld
Phone: (0521) 106-00 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: uni-bielefeld.de 
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German Students 
Other EU Students Non-EU Students German StudentsDegree
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 StudentsWinter Semester
Summer Semester
| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 15 July | 15 July |
| Bachelor | 15 July | 15 November |
| State Examination | No information | No courses |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 November
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
No information
Admission-free courses
No courses
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. 
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).
