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With the Faculties Design, Minden Campus, Engineering and Mathematics, Social Sciences, Business and Health at our three campuses in Bielefeld, Minden and Gütersloh, the Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (FH Bielefeld) works closely together with the industrial and business communities and social and cultural institutes in East Westphalia. Small study groups allow us to provide guidance and support. Designated study centers, the university library, and student workplaces create the right learning environment. If you are interested in spending a semester at Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences for your study abroad, you must consider your application and your stay in Bielefeld like accommodation, buddies, orientation weeks, or official requirements; please get in touch with the International Office. We will be pleased to assist you. Studying at the Faculty of Design aims to form conceptual, creative, and technical competencies, with students being able to craft the entire range of communicative processes as creative people. A further essential feature of the courses is a dialogue between the three study areas of Photography and Media, Graphics and Communication Design and Fashion, and the dialogue between Design and Science. Every year, the fashion show and the photography symposium are two of the highlights in the city of Bielefeld's calendar of events. The Faculty enjoys a high national and international reputation, primarily due to the research activities and interests in "Perception forms of Photography". Studying at Minden Campus is characterized by a high degree of practical orientation, the sandwich courses, and various subjects, ranging from Architecture to Civil Engineering and Project Management, and Information Science. Students appreciate the personal atmosphere on Minden Campus and the individual care and support provided by teaching and administration staff. Around 1,600 students are enrolled in the Bachelor and Master courses dedicated to Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Informatics, and the practice-integrated study programs Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering with Business Studies. Thanks to intelligent computer-aided construction technology, the new premises opened in 2015 meet the demanding requirements of Energy Efficiency class A. The building itself also serves as a research object for intelligent construction technologies. Practical training is the primary objective of the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics. Course content is continuously updated to tally with financial requirements and changing occupational fields. The Faculty provides excellent teaching based on outstanding research. Cooperating with partners from industry and commerce enables innovative work. The personal atmosphere in the Faculty, the well-equipped laboratories, and the individual supervision and support provided by Professors guarantee an optimal study environment. In the main building on Bielefeld Campus and Gütersloh Campus, the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics has over 3,000 students and 17 Bachelor's and Master's programs. MINT(Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology/Engineering) combines Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering with Business Studies, Applied Mathematics, and Apparative Biotechnology. As an alternative to conventional classroom study programs, work-study, collaborative, and practice-integrated study models are also offered. Two of the three research institutes of the FH Bielefeld - the Institute for System Dynamics and Mechatronics (ISAM) and the Bielefeld Institute for Applied Material Sciences (BIfAM) engage in successful research and development in the Faculty. In the Faculty of Social Sciences, professional and managerial staff are trained for social and pedagogic work. The Faculty of Social Sciences offers two Bachelor's programs: Social Work and Pedagogics of Childhood and the Master's program in Applied Social Sciences. The fundamental components of all the different sciences which lead to a degree in Social Work or Pedagogics of Childhood are practical orientation and study-related work placements. The Master's course follows a Bachelor's degree and is multidisciplinary and application-oriented. Research, application, and profile development are the central elements of this course. The Faculty of Business and Health is divided into the Department of Business and the Department of Nursing and Health. Thanks to an extensive network of companies, universities, and nursing institutions, teaching and research are practice-oriented and have an international focus. Work placements and study-related projects make for fascinating studies and prepare students optimally for a career start. Small classes allow close contact between students and teaching staff. With around 3,300 students, the Faculty of Business and Health is the most significant Faculty at FH Bielefeld. In numerous Bachelor and Master programs from Business Administration to Business Law and Business Information Systems to Business Psychology, students can study all aspects of the economy full-time or part-time while holding a job. The Faculty's degree course in International Studies in Management is also partly held in the English language. The Department of Business teaches fundamental interrelationships and methods in sub-fields such as management, marketing, accounting, human resources, taxation, and business information systems. Students are qualified to take on particular tasks inward teams and inpatient care in the Department of Nursing and Health. The dual-qualification program in Nursing is offered in Bielefeld and also on the Minden Campus. The Department of Nursing and Health also qualifies prospective teachers in the Health professions. The research institute for educational and health-care research in the health sector – called InBVG – is part of the Faculty. Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences orientates its research profile to the global social challenges of the future, concentrating mainly on the compelling issues of climate and energy, health, mobility, and communication. It amalgamates its research activities in institutes and crucial research and development areas. It promotes the outstanding research work of individual scientists. Young scientists are qualified in postgraduate courses and doctorate programs in collaboration with other universities. The diversity of the University of Applied Sciences can be seen from the wide range of humanities, arts, natural sciences, and engineering subjects on offer in the prospectus. This diversity forms the basis for the distinct interdisciplinary nature of the research initiatives. There are currently nine research networks, three institutes, and six research focuses on FH Bielefeld. There are also numerous research projects, some involving other universities, institutions or companies, and other external partners. View full university

Bielefeld University was founded in 1969 with an explicit research assignment and a mission to provide high-quality research-oriented teaching. With far-reaching aims to reform nearly every area of higher education, the University has made valuable contributions to educational reform in Germany. It upholds its interdisciplinary, innovative, and reform-oriented character to this day. The University encompasses 13 faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and technology. With more than 24,000 students in 115-degree courses and around 2,750 staff members (including 269 professors and lecturers and 1,390 academic staff), it is one of Germany's medium-sized universities. Since its foundation, Bielefeld University has been distinguished by an emphasis on interdisciplinarity. The principle of its official motto has guided it, "Transcending Boundaries - between disciplines and scientific cultures, between research and teaching, and between science and society". The Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF), one of the most renowned institutes for advanced study globally, is an institutional symbol of this cross-disciplinary excellence in research. In general, a culture of communication has evolved that is characterized by openness to new and unconventional ideas, which has significantly contributed to its success. Bielefeld University's research strengths are reflected regularly in rankings such as the German Research Foundation's (DFG) Funding Atlas, the Centre for Higher Education's CHE Research Ranking, and the Humboldt Ranking of popularity among visiting international academics. DFG's Funding Atlas 2015 ranks Bielefeld University 8th in Germany relative to the subject structure and the number of professors and forth relative to the number of research staff. In the renowned Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2016), Bielefeld University is Number 22 among the top universities under 50 years old in the world, making it Number 4 in Germany. For Bielefeld University, an international outlook is essential for top-level research and excellent teaching. A critical goal in this context is to give research an even more intensive international orientation by systematically establishing international networks as well as strategic partnerships in its strategic research areas (e.g., with Princeton University in the "Mathematical World" and Osaka University in the "Socio-Technical World"). Bielefeld University is also internationalizing its campus: Researchers, academic teachers, and students worldwide are an integral part of university life. And to attract even greater numbers of ambitious people from abroad, Bielefeld University is pursuing an international recruitment strategy. In-house programs to support visiting academics and comprehensive services for all the different international groups - such as a "Welcome Service" or special language courses - make an essential contribution to promoting internationalization at Bielefeld University. Complementary to its international orientation, Bielefeld University is well-connected within the city and the region, both characterized by medium-sized, family-run businesses. This is often helpful in arranging attractive dual-career packages. It maintains close relationships with local, often underestimated, ?hidden champions? Including global companies such as Bertelsmann, Miele, and Schüco International, and the von Bodelschwingh Foundation, one of Europe's largest health care centers specialized in assisting disabled people. This title describes the successful Bielefeld approach with its targeted strengthening of innovative top-level research: applying multiperspective methods and solving problems by transcending boundaries between disciplines, between scientific cultures, research and teaching, and between science and society. Such processes enable us to identify potentials through a culture of openness and move quickly to promote them. At Bielefeld University, students can choose between a significant number of courses. They can concentrate on one single subject, choose a teacher-training course, or put together their own choice of interdisciplinary subjects. Individual subsidiary subjects enable students to pursue their interests. This includes the option of spending a semester in another country and the chance to get involved in research or start focusing one's studies on a future career at an early stage. A broad range of Master's programs, some involving cooperations between several faculties, offer attractive options for studying a subject in more depth or linking together different subjects. Bielefeld University is well-known for its innovative teacher training. Bielefeld University offers students numerous ways of designing their study courses. It aims to motivate them to become actively involved in their studies while promoting independent learning and academic curiosity. It delivers a space for thinking across disciplines. The degree programs are supplemented by comprehensive services and counseling facilities, one of the best university libraries in Germany, a modern study infrastructure, comprehensive language courses, and a wide range of university-level sports facilities. The closely interlinked campus buildings encourage students to exchange information, meet each other, and become involved in university life. Bielefeld University places great emphasis on the field of teaching and is working continuously on further improvements. Current strategic further developments focus on optimizing the introductory study phase for new students, making its teaching international, and encouraging international mobility in its students. Major rankings such as the Centre for Higher Education (CHE) University Ranking repeatedly confirm the quality of studying and teaching at Bielefeld University. With a broad range of highly attractive cultural and leisure-time amenities, Bielefeld is a lively major city providing a broad range of accommodation options at affordable prices. Ostwestfalen-Lippe is a youthful and economically vital region offering a great diversity of career options. View full university