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Bielefeld University Admissions 2023-2024: Deadlines, Acceptance Rate, Entry Requirements & Application Process

Q: Which all are the degrees offered, how are they composed?

The bachelors degree is further divided into subject-specific degrees, those students who see their future in the teaching field have a better future at Bielefeld University.

Bielefeld, North Rhine-WestphaliaLocation

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Estd1969established year

24255enrollment

Public

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Bielefeld University is offering a varied range of UG and PG level courses to students from across the world. For academic session 2023-2024, international students can apply for 116 Bielefeld courses in academic areas like Economics and Management, Natural Sciences, Biology, and Law.

Admissions at Bielefeld University are comparatively easy as the institution has an acceptance rate of over 80% for both its German-taught and English-taught courses. International students with above 60% in the academics, a strong Statement of Purpose, LORs and satisfactory language scores have a good chance of securing admission.

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Table of Contents

Bielefeld Highlights
Bielefeld Admission Deadlines
Bielefeld International Admission
3.1 Admission Requirements
3.2 English Language Proficiency
3.3 German Language Proficiency
3.4 Visa Process
Bielefeld UG Admission
Bielefeld PG Admission
5.1 Popular PG Courses
FAQs

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Portal or Uni assist
Application fees	No fees
Total study programs	116
International students	1900(more than 1900)
Admission time	December/ April
Scholarships	Given but not for all
Official website	https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/(en)/

Bielefeld University Admission Deadlines

Intakes at Bielefeld University take place twice a year- Winter and Summer sessions. For academic session 2023-2024, the deadline for summer session ended on January 15, 2023. For the winter session, the deadlines are tabulated below:

Deadline for	Winter 2023
Courses with admission restrictions \| Quantitative Economics \| Mathematics \| Literary Studies \| Natural Sciences \|	July 31
BioMechtronics	August 15
Chemistry \| Mathematical Economics \| Physics \| History	September 9
Philosophy	August 31

At Bielefeld, restricted courses include Business Administration, Psychology, Public Health, Data Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Sociology, etc.

Bielefeld University International Admissions

The application process for International students at Bielefeld University is pretty simple. Applicants just have to provide basic documents such as official transcripts, german language proficiency requirements, etc. in order to get admitted to the university. Applicants are also advised to apply before deadlines for the hassle – free application process.

Admission Requirements

School leaving certificate
Certificate of attended courses like mark sheets, etc.
Official transcripts
Evidence of English or German language proficiency scores as per the requirements of course
Personal statement, resume, letters of recommendation, etc.
Visa requirements as per country laws.
Additional requirements may vary according to the chosen course

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Language requirements may vary according to course. Mentioned below are the recommended scores for English courses only:

Name of Test	Minimum Scores
TOEFL IBT	85
IELTS	6
PTE	60

If an applicant can't provide English proficiency scores then he/she also has an option to choose a language certificate course to fulfill language proficiency requirements.

German Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Certificate Name	Minimum Grades
DSH certificate	Level 2-above
TestDaF certificate	Minimum 4 points in 4 of its sections
GDS certificate	C2 level-above
Language certificate of the Educational Minister’s conference	Level 2 with C2 in each of its sections

If an applicant isn't able to provide German proficiency scores then he/she also has an option to choose a language certificate course to fulfill language proficiency requirements.

Visa Process for International Students

Students from the ERASMUS category don't require a visa to enter Germany. Also, countries listed here do not require a visa to enter Germany due to German agreements with those countries. All other applicants need a valid visa to study in Germany and the process is mentioned below process –

In order to apply for a German student visa, candidates have to provide the following documents:
- Passport copy
- Admission letter by the respective university
- Proof of finance or sufficient funds
- Health Insurance
- Passport size photographs
Applicant have to visit their nearest German embassy and submit the above-mentioned documents and have to pay application fees
The application fee is 60-70 euros (may vary according to the nature of visa)
Health insurance is required to enter in German territory.
If everything goes well then you can expect the visa in 4-6 weeks.

Bielefeld University Undergraduate Admissions

Bielefeld University offers a large range of undergraduate courses. Courses that are within the High German need candidates to pass a German language check referred to as DSH test (only for candidates whose linguistic communication isn't German). An applicant has the choice to skip that test if they register during a German language certificate course at university.

Application Portal- Uni Assist

Application Fee: Free

Admission Requirements:

Transcript School passing certificate
English language certificate
Entrance examination certificate (DSH)
Proof of financial support (needed during the time of scholarships)

Bielefeld University Graduate Admissions

Bielefeld University offers over 60 postgraduate courses in the Master of science/arts and Master of education. Candidates having a science or arts background will find plenty of options to pursue a postgraduate program. Each course has separate requirements. Check all the requirements carefully before applying.

Application Portal: Online Application

Application Fee: Free

Admission Requirements:

TC of school
Marksheet of previous class
Transcript
Proof of English/German language
Resume

Admission Requirements for Popular Courses

Requirements	Master of Science in Public Health	Master of Arts in Sociology	MS in Business Administration Economics	MSc Natural Science
Semester	Winter	Winter and Summer	Winter and Summer	Winter
Language of course	German	German	English/German	English/German
Letters of Recommendation	Required	Required	Required	Required
Official transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required
Admission restriction applicable	No	Yes	No	Yes

Admissions at Bielefeld University are granted on factors such as academic qualification, language proficiency, submission of documents, and aptitude test results (in some cases). Applicants should ensure timely delivery of all required documents to ensure admission at the Bielefeld University.

All admission decisions are released online only. Applicants should check their application status weekly to keep a track of their selection.

FAQs

Ques. Which all are the degrees offered, how are they composed?

Ans. The bachelor’s degree is further divided into subject-specific degrees, those students who see their future in the teaching field have a better future at Bielefeld University.

Ques. Is Bielefeld University providing placement to the candidates?

Ans. Yes, BU provides a placement facility for the students. Also, JobTeaser is another external provider that cooperates with the career service of the university. Online jobs/internships are also provided for the students.

Ques. Is it worth getting into this college? What is the rank of Bielefeld University?

Ans. Yes, get admission into this college is beneficial. Bielefeld University ranked 166th position in all universities in the world by QS Worlds ranking. 49th position in engineering and technology by Times Higher Education. Also, 151-200 in European Teaching Ranking 2023.

Ques. How can a candidate find his/her application number?

Ans. The individual number is displayed at the tip of the applying method and appears on the output of the net application that's requested at the tip of the application. The candidate applicant number is additionally given within the relevant line of the confirmation email that you simply receive once you've submitted your online application.

Ques. what is preferred admission for services? Can a candidate submit it?

Ans. Anyone who receives admission to a study place at the start of or throughout the service and can't acquire this approval for the time being due to the completion of the service, has the proper to revive admission to the university place received at that point once the top of the service thanks to the sooner admission. so as to comprehend your claim, you have to apply again online once at the top of your service.