Universität Bielefeld
Bielefeld, Germany • Founded 1969 • World Rank #838
Overview
Established in 1969, the Universität Bielefeld (Bielefeld University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Bielefeld (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia.
Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Universität Bielefeld is a large-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Bielefeld offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
The acceptance rate range is 100% making this German higher education organization a non-selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Universität Bielefeld also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Universität Bielefeld's physical location and the contact details prospective students typically need before applying or visiting. Channels listed below come from the institution's published profile.
Academic Details
Key statistics on Universität Bielefeld's student population, faculty size, and external recognition. International vs domestic student split is often missing from these figures but matters for campus culture.
Academic Structures
Universität Bielefeld's academic backbone. Endowed schools (named after donors) may differ from general units in funding levels, scholarships available, and curriculum focus.
Unit 3 items
- Faculty of Biology
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology
Degrees
Also State Examination Certificate (Staatsexam) in Law
Bachelor's 49 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- American Studies
- Ancient Civilizations
- Art Education
- Art History
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Sciences
- English
- English Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Ethics
- Fine Arts
- French
- Genetics
- German
- Germanic Languages
- Health Sciences
- History
- Latin
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Natural Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Primary Education
- Protestant Theology
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports
Master's 55 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- American Studies
- Applied Mathematics
- Art Education
- Artificial Intelligence
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Data Processing
- Ecology
- Economics
- Educational Sciences
- English Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Gender Studies
- Genetics
- German
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Molecular Biology
- Music Education
- Nanotechnology
- Native Language Education
- Natural Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Primary Education
- Protestant Theology
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Religious Education
- Science Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports
- Statistics
- Teacher Training
Doctoral 16 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Educational Sciences
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Mathematics
- Public Health
- Sociology
Other 11 programs
- Biophysics
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Nanotechnology
- Sociology
- Technology
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Biotechnology (Centre) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
- Genetics
- Nanotechnology
Cognitive Interaction Technology (Center of Excellence) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Technology
Interdisciplinary Research (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Interdisciplinary Women's and Gender Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Women's Studies
Biology (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
Common Career Paths
- Biologist
- Lab Technician
- Research Scientist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business Administration and Economics (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Chemistry (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
Common Career Paths
- Chemist
- Lab Researcher
- Quality Control Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Educational Sciences (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health Science (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Public Health
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
History, Philosophy and Theology (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- History
- Philosophy
- Theology
Common Career Paths
- Religious Educator
- Pastoral Counsellor
- Faith Community Leader
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Linguistics and Literary Studies (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Linguistics
- Literature
Mathematics (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mathematics
Common Career Paths
- Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Actuary
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physics (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Physicist
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Psychology and Sport Sciences (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Psychology
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Clinical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sociology (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Sociologist
- Researcher
- Community Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Technology (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Information Technology
- Technology
History and Sociology (Graduate School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- History
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Sociologist
- Researcher
- Community Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Theoretical Sciences (Graduate School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Conflict and Violence Research (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Peace and Disarmament
Didactics of Mathematics (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mathematics Education
Common Career Paths
- Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Actuary
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathemathical Economics (IMW) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Simulation of Complex Systems (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Systems Analysis
Cognition and Robotics (CoR-Lab) (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Robotics
Mathematical Modelling (RCM²) (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mathematics
Education (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Universität Bielefeld's programme catalogue is grouped by level below — use the filter to narrow your shortlist. Programme entry windows and admissions criteria typically appear on each programme's dedicated page.
Bachelor's Degree
93 programmes
Universität Bielefeld's 93 programmes at this tier lead to a bachelor's qualification, the first full degree most students pursue and the usual prerequisite for master's-level entry.
Psychologie Psychologie Bachelor Psychology
Sportwissenschaft Sportwissenschaft Bachelor (Lehramt) Sport and Exercise Science
Klinische Linguistik / Sprachtherapie Klinische Linguistik / Sprachtherapie Bachelor Rehabilitation Sciences
Recht und Management Recht und Management Bachelor Business Administration
Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftswissenschaften Bachelor Economics
Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Bachelor Politics & International Relations
Rechtswissenschaft Rechtswissenschaft Bachelor Law
Sozialwissenschaften Sozialwissenschaften Bachelor (Lehramt) Social & Cultural Studies
Soziologie Soziologie Bachelor Social & Cultural Studies
Wirtschaft-Politik / Sozialwissenschaften Wirtschaft-Politik / Sozialwissenschaften Bachelor (auch Lehramt) Social & Cultural Studies
Bildungswissenschaften - Integrierte Sonderpädagogik (SPF) Bildungswissenschaften - Integrierte Sonderpädagogik (SPF) Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Erziehungswissenschaft Erziehungswissenschaft Bachelor Education & Teaching
Bildungswissenschaften Bildungswissenschaften Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Spanisch Spanisch Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Germanistik Germanistik Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Philosophie Philosophie Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Französisch Französisch Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtswissenschaft Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Evangelische Theologie Evangelische Theologie Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Sachunterricht Sachunterricht Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Unterrichtsfach Pädagogik Unterrichtsfach Pädagogik Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Kunst Kunst Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Musik Musik Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Sprachliche Grundbildung (Lernbereich) Sprachliche Grundbildung (Lernbereich) Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Anglistik: British and American Studies Anglistik: British and American Studies Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Latein: die römische Literatur, Kultur und Gesellschaft im europäischen Kontext Latein: die römische Literatur, Kultur und Gesellschaft im europäischen Kontext Bachelor (Lehramt) Education & Teaching
Deutsch als Zweitsprache und Mehrsprachigkeit Deutsch als Zweitsprache und Mehrsprachigkeit Bachelor (Lehramt) Linguistics & Language Studies
Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Ethik Ethik Bachelor Philosophy & Ethics
Philosophie des Geistes Philosophie des Geistes Bachelor Philosophy & Ethics
Wissenschaftsphilosophie Wissenschaftsphilosophie Bachelor Philosophy & Ethics
Geschichte und Kultur Lateinamerikas Geschichte und Kultur Lateinamerikas Bachelor Area Studies
Linguistik der romanischen Sprachen Linguistik der romanischen Sprachen Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Computerlinguistik Computerlinguistik Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Literaturwissenschaft Literaturwissenschaft Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Linguistik Linguistik Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Ästhetische Bildung Ästhetische Bildung Bachelor Visual Arts
Bild- und Kunstgeschichte Bild- und Kunstgeschichte Bachelor Visual Arts
Architektur Architektur Bachelor Architecture
Mechatronics and Automation (praxisintegriert) Mechatronics and Automation (praxisintegriert) Bachelor Industrial & Systems Engineering
Software Engineering (praxisintegriert) Software Engineering (praxisintegriert) Bachelor Industrial & Systems Engineering
Mechatronics and Automation Mechatronics and Automation Bachelor Industrial & Systems Engineering
Projektmanagement Bau Projektmanagement Bau Bachelor Civil Engineering & Construction
Bauingenieurwesen Bauingenieurwesen Bachelor Civil Engineering & Construction
Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering Bachelor Electrical Engineering
Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik Bachelor Electrical Engineering
Elektrotechnik (berufsbegleitend) Elektrotechnik (berufsbegleitend) Bachelor Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering (praxisintegriert) Industrial Engineering (praxisintegriert) Bachelor Electrical Engineering
Regenerative Energien Regenerative Energien Bachelor Energy Engineering
Digitale Bahnsysteme Digitale Bahnsysteme Bachelor Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
Maschinenbau (berufsbegleitend) Maschinenbau (berufsbegleitend) Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
Maschinenbau Maschinenbau Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronik / Automatisierung Mechatronik / Automatisierung Bachelor Robotics & Automation
Mechatronik Mechatronik Bachelor Robotics & Automation
Apparative Biotechnologie Apparative Biotechnologie Bachelor Chemical Engineering
Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Bachelor Engineering Management
Angewandte Informatik Angewandte Informatik Bachelor Computer Sciences
Digitale Technologien Digitale Technologien Bachelor Computer Sciences
Informatik Informatik Bachelor Computer Sciences
Angewandte Mathematik Angewandte Mathematik Bachelor Mathematics
Angewandte Hebammenwissenschaft (praxisintegriert) Angewandte Hebammenwissenschaft (praxisintegriert) Bachelor Health Sciences
Management und Beratung im Gesundheitswesen Management und Beratung im Gesundheitswesen Bachelor Health Sciences
Pflege Pflege Bachelor Nursing
Berufspädagogik Pflege und Therapie Berufspädagogik Pflege und Therapie Bachelor Nursing
Wirtschaftspsychologie Wirtschaftspsychologie Bachelor Psychology
Angewandte Therapiewissenschaften Ergo- und Physiotherapie Angewandte Therapiewissenschaften Ergo- und Physiotherapie Bachelor Rehabilitation Sciences
Betriebswirtschaftslehre Betriebswirtschaftslehre Bachelor Business Administration
Betriebswirtschaft (berufsbegleitend) Betriebswirtschaft (berufsbegleitend) Bachelor Business Administration
Gesundheit Gesundheit Bachelor Healthcare Administration
International Studies in Management (ISM) International Studies in Management (ISM) Bachelor International Business
Wirtschaftsinformatik Wirtschaftsinformatik Bachelor Information Systems & Technology
Wirtschaftsrecht Wirtschaftsrecht Bachelor Law
Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit Bachelor Social Work
Kindheitspädagogik Kindheitspädagogik Bachelor Education & Teaching
Gestaltung Gestaltung Bachelor Applied Design
Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Bachelor Environmental Engineering
Molekulare Biotechnologie Molekulare Biotechnologie Bachelor Chemical Engineering
Biologie Biologie Bachelor (Lehramt) Biological Sciences
Molekularbiologie Molekularbiologie Bachelor Biological Sciences
Nachhaltige Chemie Nachhaltige Chemie Bachelor Chemistry
Chemie Chemie Bachelor (Lehramt) Chemistry
Biochemie Biochemie Bachelor Chemistry
Bioinformatische Genomforschung Bioinformatische Genomforschung Bachelor Computer Sciences
Künstliche Intelligenz und Kognitive Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz und Kognitive Informatik Bachelor Computer Sciences
Genomforschung Genomforschung Bachelor Computer Sciences
Naturwissenschaftliche Informatik Naturwissenschaftliche Informatik Bachelor Computer Sciences
Grundlagen kognitiver Systeme Grundlagen kognitiver Systeme Bachelor Computer Sciences
Wirtschaftsmathematik Wirtschaftsmathematik Bachelor Mathematics
Mathematik Mathematik Bachelor Mathematics
Mathematische Grundbildung (Lernbereich) Mathematische Grundbildung (Lernbereich) Bachelor (Lehramt) Mathematics
Medizinphysik Medizinphysik Bachelor Physics & Astronomy
Physik Physik Bachelor (Lehramt) Physics & Astronomy
Public Health Public Health Bachelor Health Sciences
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Master's Degree
91 programmes
Universität Bielefeld lists 91 programmes awarding a master's — the tier where graduates build the specialist credentials many senior and technical roles now expect.
Angewandte Psychologie: Diagnostik, Beratung und Training Angewandte Psychologie: Diagnostik, Beratung und Training Master Psychology
Sportwissenschaft Sportwissenschaft Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Sport and Exercise Science
Sport - Organisationsentwicklung und Management Sport - Organisationsentwicklung und Management Master Sport and Exercise Science
Health Administration Health Administration Master Healthcare Administration
Diakoniemanagement Diakoniemanagement Master Management & Leadership
Wirtschaftswissenschaften - Quantitative Economics Wirtschaftswissenschaften - Quantitative Economics Master Economics
Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftswissenschaften Master Economics
Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Master Politics & International Relations
World Studies: Orders, Politics, Cultures World Studies: Orders, Politics, Cultures Master Politics & International Relations
Interdisciplinary Studies of Science Interdisciplinary Studies of Science Master Social & Cultural Studies
Sozialwissenschaften Sozialwissenschaften Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Social & Cultural Studies
Gender Studies "Interdisziplinäre Forschung und Anwendung" Gender Studies "Interdisziplinäre Forschung und Anwendung" Master Social & Cultural Studies
Soziologie Soziologie Master Social & Cultural Studies
Bildungswissenschaften Bildungswissenschaften Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Education & Teaching
Bildungswissenschaften - Integrierte Sonderpädagogik Bildungswissenschaften - Integrierte Sonderpädagogik Master of Education Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- u. Gesamtschulen / Integrierte Sonderpädagogik Education & Teaching
Erziehungswissenschaft Erziehungswissenschaft Master Education & Teaching
Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtswissenschaft Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Education & Teaching
Evangelische Theologie Evangelische Theologie Master of Education Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- u. Gesamtschulen Education & Teaching
Musik Musik Master of Education Grundschulen Education & Teaching
Französisch Französisch Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Education & Teaching
Germanistik Germanistik Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Education & Teaching
Sprachliche Grundbildung (Lernbereich) Sprachliche Grundbildung (Lernbereich) Master of Education Grundschulen Education & Teaching
Bildungswissenschaften - Integrierte Sonderpädagogik (SPF) Bildungswissenschaften - Integrierte Sonderpädagogik (SPF) Master of Education Grundschulen / Integrierte Sonderpädagogik Education & Teaching
Latein: die römische Literatur, Kultur und Gesellschaft im europäischen Kontext Latein: die römische Literatur, Kultur und Gesellschaft im europäischen Kontext Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Education & Teaching
Philosophie Philosophie Master of Education Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- u. Gesamtschulen Education & Teaching
Anglistik: British and American Studies Anglistik: British and American Studies Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Education & Teaching
Unterrichtsfach Pädagogik Unterrichtsfach Pädagogik Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Education & Teaching
Kunst Kunst Master of Education Grundschulen Education & Teaching
Spanisch Spanisch Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Education & Teaching
Anglistik - British and American Studies Anglistik - British and American Studies Master English Language Studies
InterAmerican Studies / Estudios InterAmericanos InterAmerican Studies / Estudios InterAmericanos Master English Language Studies
Deutsch als Fremdsprache und Germanistik Deutsch als Fremdsprache und Germanistik Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Interdisziplinäre Medienwissenschaft Interdisziplinäre Medienwissenschaft Master Communication Studies
Kulturvermittlung Kulturvermittlung Master Social & Cultural Studies
Literaturwissenschaft Literaturwissenschaft Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Linguistics Linguistics Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Integrales Bauen Integrales Bauen Master Architecture
Angewandte Automatisierung (berufsbegleitend) Angewandte Automatisierung (berufsbegleitend) Master Industrial & Systems Engineering
Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik Master Electrical Engineering
Maschinenbau (berufsbegleitend) Maschinenbau (berufsbegleitend) Master Mechanical Engineering
Maschinenbau Maschinenbau Master Mechanical Engineering
Biomechatronik Biomechatronik Master General Engineering
Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (berufsbegleitend) Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (berufsbegleitend) Master Engineering Management
Data Science (Research Data Science (Research Master) Master Computer Sciences
Informatik Informatik Master Computer Sciences
Data Science (Forschungsmaster) Data Science (Forschungsmaster) Master Computer Sciences
Digitale Technologien (berufsbegleitend) Digitale Technologien (berufsbegleitend) Master Computer Sciences
Computational Engineering Computational Engineering Master Mathematics
Erweiterte Pflegeexpertise - Advanced Nursing Practice (berufsbegleitend) Erweiterte Pflegeexpertise - Advanced Nursing Practice (berufsbegleitend) Master Nursing
Berufspädagogik Pflege und Therapie (Teilzeit) Berufspädagogik Pflege und Therapie (Teilzeit) Master Nursing
Berufspädagogik Pflege und Therapie Berufspädagogik Pflege und Therapie Master Nursing
Berufspädagogik Pflege und Therapie (Vollzeit) Berufspädagogik Pflege und Therapie (Vollzeit) Master Nursing
Wirtschaftspsychologie Wirtschaftspsychologie Master Psychology
International Business Management International Business Management Master Business Administration
Management für Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften (berufsbegleitend) Management für Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften (berufsbegleitend) Master Business Administration
Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Tax Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Tax Master Business Administration
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Master Business Administration
General Management (berufsbegleitend) General Management (berufsbegleitend) Master Business Administration
Business Innovation & Technology Business Innovation & Technology Master Business Administration
Marketing Management Marketing Management Master Advertising & Digital Marketing
Wirtschaftsinformatik Wirtschaftsinformatik Master Information Systems & Technology
Wirtschaftsrecht Wirtschaftsrecht Master Law
Sozialwissenschaftliche Nachhaltigkeits- und Transformationsstudien Sozialwissenschaftliche Nachhaltigkeits- und Transformationsstudien Master Social & Cultural Studies
Betriebliches Bildungsmanagement (berufsbegleitend) Betriebliches Bildungsmanagement (berufsbegleitend) Master Social & Cultural Studies
Gestaltung (dreisemestrig) Gestaltung (dreisemestrig) Master Applied Design
Gestaltung (viersemestrig) Gestaltung (viersemestrig) Master Applied Design
Sport - Intelligenz und Bewegung Sport - Intelligenz und Bewegung Master Mechanical Engineering
Molekulare Biotechnologie Molekulare Biotechnologie Master Chemical Engineering
Biologie - Genome Based Systems Biology Biologie - Genome Based Systems Biology Master Biological Sciences
Biologie - Behaviour: From Neural Mechanisms to Evolution Biologie - Behaviour: From Neural Mechanisms to Evolution Master Biological Sciences
Sachunterricht Sachunterricht Master of Education Grundschulen Biological Sciences
Biologie - Ecology and Enviromental Change Biologie - Ecology and Enviromental Change Master Biological Sciences
Biologie - Molecular Cell Biology Biologie - Molecular Cell Biology Master Biological Sciences
Biologie Biologie Master of Education Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Biological Sciences
Chemie Chemie Master of Education Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- u. Gesamtschulen Chemistry
Biochemie Biochemie Master Chemistry
Sustainable Chemistry Sustainable Chemistry Master Chemistry
Data Science Data Science Master Computer Sciences
Naturwissenschaftliche Informatik Naturwissenschaftliche Informatik Master Computer Sciences
Intelligente Interaktive Systeme Intelligente Interaktive Systeme Master Computer Sciences
Mathematics Mathematics Master Mathematics
Mathematical Economics Mathematical Economics Master Mathematics
Statistische Wissenschaften Statistische Wissenschaften Master Mathematics
Mathematik Mathematik Master of Education Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- u. Gesamtschulen Mathematics
Mathematische Grundbildung (Lernbereich) Mathematische Grundbildung (Lernbereich) Master of Education Grundschulen Mathematics
Mathematical und Theoretical Physics Mathematical und Theoretical Physics Master Mathematics
Physik Physik Master of Education Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- u. Gesamtschulen Physics & Astronomy
Psychologie mit Schwerpunkt Experimentelle Psychologie und Neurowissenschaft Psychologie mit Schwerpunkt Experimentelle Psychologie und Neurowissenschaft Master Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Interdisziplinäre Biomedizin Interdisziplinäre Biomedizin Master Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Public Health Public Health Master Health Sciences
Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie Master Psychology
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Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
2 programmes
Universität Bielefeld lists 2 programmes outside the standard bachelor-to-doctorate ladder — vocational and pathway awards that often carry credit toward a later full degree.
Rechtswissenschaft Rechtswissenschaft Staatsexamen Law
Medizin - Modellstudiengang Medizin - Modellstudiengang Staatsexamen Medicine
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Universität Bielefeld
How to apply to Universität Bielefeld — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Universität Bielefeld's catalogue includes 186 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Universität Bielefeld's admissions process.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Submit your completed application through Universität Bielefeld's official website at www.uni-bielefeld.de. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +49 (521) 106 00. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universität Bielefeld
Short Q&A on the institutional facts that matter most when shortlisting Universität Bielefeld as a study destination.
When did Universität Bielefeld open?
Universität Bielefeld traces its founding to 1969 (approximately 57 years ago).
In which city is Universität Bielefeld?
Universität Bielefeld is based in Bielefeld, Germany.
Is Universität Bielefeld a public or private institution?
Universität Bielefeld is a public institution.
How many students study at Universität Bielefeld?
Universität Bielefeld has approximately 20,000-24,999 students.
How is Universität Bielefeld ranked?
It ranks #838 globally and #45 in Germany.
What degrees does Universität Bielefeld offer?
Universität Bielefeld delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
How many faculties does Universität Bielefeld have?
Universität Bielefeld has 3 academic units.
Who recognises Universität Bielefeld?
Universität Bielefeld is accredited by Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.
How do I find Universität Bielefeld online?
The institution's website is www.uni-bielefeld.de.
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