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Hochschule Bielefeld - University of Applied Sciences and Arts: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

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The Hochschule Bielefeld - University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI), formerly known as Fachhochschule Bielefeld until 18 April 2023, is a public university of applied sciences founded in 1971. With approximately 10,500 students, it is one of the first Fachhochschulen to be founded in Germany during the first wave of Fachhochschulen. HSBI has three campuses in Bielefeld, Minden and GĂŒtersloh, offering a diverse educational experience in different settings.

The university offers a wide range of academic programmes in various disciplines including design, engineering and mathematics, social sciences, business and health. HSBI is known for its strong focus on application-oriented teaching and research and maintains close links with industrial, business, social, cultural and health institutions in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region.

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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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Hochschule Bielefeld NC: Glossary

Numerus Clausus (NC)
This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.
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