Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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General Information
Host Institution Name: Hochschule Bielefeld (HSBI)
Campus Location(s): Bielefeld, Germany
Language(s) of Instruction: German, English
Academic Calendar:
  • 1st Semester: Middle of September to end of February
  • 2nd Semester: Beginning of March to beginning of July
Partnership Type(s):
  • Bilateral Academic Exchange
  • Short-Term Summer Program
Area(s) of Exchange Agreement:
  • 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
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?