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Universität Bielefeld
Bielefeld, Germany
(pop. 320,000)
Student Enrollment: 17,500
Language of instruction: German
www.uni-bielefeld.de/
Course Information
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Excellent.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students
Courses
Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Economics, Health Sciences, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Sport Science, Technology (biotechnology, computer science), Theology.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
ISEP participants with at least junior-year standing are preferred.
Language Notes
ISEP participants should have a reasonable command of German so that they can follow lectures and seminars. During the semester, a German-language course for exchange students is available (included in ISEP benefits). Pre-semester language courses are available upon request (not included in ISEP benefits).
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP German Options-at-a-Glance for US Students
ISEP German Options-at-a-Glance for I-to-I Students
ISEP German Language Advising Chart
Program Dates
Academic year: October to September; Semester 1: October to February; Semester 2: April to July.
Housing and Meals
students are housed in residence hall rooms or shared apartments and receive a stipend for meals.
Profile
Founded in 1969, Universitat Bielefeld combines the best of German university tradition with innovative research and teaching structures. Total enrollment: approximately 17, 500 students from more than 100 countries in 2004.
All 13 faculties and the different institutes are housed under one roof and are located within a short distance of each other. This provides an ideal framework for successful study and research, supported by one of the best libraries in Germany. The central hall of the main building is a lively meeting place: with its shops and cafes, it forms an inviting center in which to chat, relax, and meet people. The International Office arranges weekend trips, international evenings, and many other events for both German and international students. Participants who would like a Bielefeld student partner should contact the Brother-Sister Program after their arrival.
Location
Situated in the heart of Germany, Bielefeld is the cultural, academic and economic center of Eastern Westphalia (Ostwestfalen-Lippe), a region of two million people. The inhabitants of Bielefeld live on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest (a unique range of low mountains) and benefit from the advantages of a modern industrial center that has the parks and open spaces of a garden city. The older part of the city, with its medieval castle Sparrenburg, reminds visitors of the city's history, while the new shopping district is designed in a contemporary style. Bielefeld offers a wide variety of cultural life with theatres, well-known art galleries, and excellent sport and recreation facilities.
What Past Students have to Say
Successfully preparing for and delivering lectures, writing papers, and attending the equivalent of nineteen semester hours in a foreign language helped to vastly increase my self-confidence and sense of calm when dealing with stressful situations. I believe that living truly independently for the first time, buying and preparing my own food, and having complete control over and responsibility for my own schedule, helped me greatly focus on my own personal and career goals. I feel, for perhaps the first time in my life, that I have a definite goal and path to the future in my mind. -Nathan Schulz, Iowa State University
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