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How much does Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) cost for international students?
HSBI charges no tuition for international students, who pay the same semester contribution as everyone else. Part-time continuing-education Master's programmes are the exception and charge a study programme contribution of 1,250 to 2,000 EUR per semester.
The semester contribution depends on the campus: 338.05 EUR in Bielefeld, 336.80 EUR in Minden and 230.80 EUR in Gütersloh for summer 2026. In each case 208.80 EUR of it is the Deutschlandticket for students. Some programmes add a fee for materials, so the total for a single programme can reach 462.80 EUR. Gütersloh is lower because it excludes the Studierendenwerk social contribution and the local flowBie ticket.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | No tuition fees |
| Master (consecutive) | No tuition fees |
| Master (part-time continuing education) | 1,250 to 2,000 EUR per semester |
| Semester contribution, Bielefeld campus | 338.05 EUR per semester |
| Semester contribution, Gütersloh campus | 230.80 EUR per semester |
No tuition does not mean no proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor and Master, restricted admission | Winter | 15 July |
| Bachelor and Master, open admission | Winter | 31 August |
| Bachelor and Master, restricted admission | Summer | 15 January |
| Industrial Engineering and Mechatronics and Automation (English-taught) | Winter | 15 July |
HSBI publishes one set of deadlines for all applicants, including those with certificates issued abroad; there is no separate earlier non-EU date. Deadlines can vary by programme, so check the programme page before applying.
How many programmes are taught in English?
HSBI offers 6 degree programmes taught in English, 4 at Bachelor's and 2 at Master's level:
- Industrial Engineering (B.Eng.), Gütersloh
- Industrial Engineering, work-integrated (B.Eng.), Gütersloh
- Mechatronics and Automation (B.Eng.), Gütersloh
- Mechatronics and Automation, work-integrated (B.Eng.), Gütersloh
- Data Science, Research Master (M.Sc.), Gütersloh
- International Business Management (M.A.), Bielefeld; applicants with certificates issued abroad also need German at level A2
The work-integrated versions require a signed cooperation agreement with a partner company.
About Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI)
Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) is a public university of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1971, with 9,975 students. It has campuses in Bielefeld, Minden and Gütersloh and six faculties: Design and Art, Minden Campus, Engineering and Mathematics, Social Sciences, the Bielefeld School of Business and Health.