ACADIA ALERT - Delayed Campus Opening (Weather)

Acadia University will delay opening campus on Monday, January 19, 2026 until 1:00pm. All classes starting at 1:00pm and later will continue as scheduled. Conditions on campus will be assessed throughout the morning and if there is a need to remain closed a follow up message will be sent.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus until it opens. Residences will be accessible, and Wheelock Dining Hall will be open.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO). If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by calling 902-585-1103.

(Monday January 19, 2026 @ 5:51 am)

Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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Contact:

International Exchange Student Contact
Hannah Möhring
Hannah.moehring@hsbi.de

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General Information
Host Institution Name: Hochschule Bielefeld (HSBI)
Campus Location(s): Bielefeld, Germany
Language(s) of Instruction: German, English
Nomination Deadline:
  • 1st Semester: March 15th-April 30th
  • 2nd Semester: September 15th - October 30th
Application Deadline:
  • 1st Semester: April 1st - May 15th
  • 2nd Semester: October 1st - November 15th
Academic Calendar:
  • 1st Semester: Middle of September to end of February
  • 2nd Semester: Beginning of March to beginning of August
Partnership Type(s):
  • Bilateral Academic Exchange
  • Short-Term Summer Program
Area(s) of Exchange Agreement:
  • Bielefeld School of Business
  • Exchange students in economics can also acquire the “International Business Manager” certificate at HSBI
Exchange Restriction(s):
  • Limited to English courses unless student can demonstrate required level of German proficiency
Course Options & Information:    
 English-taught courses at Bielefeld School of Business – bachelor’s programmes
Short-Term Summer Program
Credit Conversion: 1 Acadia credit is equal to 2 ECTS
Cost of Living: Monthly costs range from 800-900EUR
Accommodations: Residences via StudierendenWerk Bielefeld
Exchange Information Session:
Do I require a visa?

HSBI can provide assistance when required, please contact their incoming exchange student coordinator or advisor for international students.

Find out if you need a visa to study in Germany.

Is funding available?