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For degree-seeking students 



Preparations at home

Step 1 - Application 

If you have questions on application, admission and enrolment please contact the Student Office. They are glad to assist you.

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Step 2 - Scholarships and grants 

For answers to frequently asked questions about financial issues before and during your stay in Germany please click -> here


Step 3 - Visa 

Foreign students who wish to stay in Germany for longer than three months generally must optain a visa. Citizens of EU Member States, EFTA countries or states that have entered a bilateral agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Upon arrival

Step 4 - Accommodation 

If you are looking for accommodation in Bielefeld, you may apply for a room in a student residence, but please note that there might be a waiting list and waiting periods of 1 or 2 semester. Therefore we recommend looking for private accommodation as soon as possible.
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Step 5 - Register at the city's registration office 

Register as a citizen of Bielefeld as soon as you have an address in Bielefeld. Registration takes place in the 'Rathaus'.

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Step 6 - Apply for residence permit 

You have to apply for your residence permit at the Foreigners? Registration Office as soon as you arrive in Bielefeld. Exempt from visa requirement are citizens of EU Member States, EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) or states that have entered a bilateral agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany, e.g. Honduras, Monaco, San Marino, United States of America, Australia, South Korea).

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Step 7 - Opening a bank account 

A German bank account is necessary to pay for your health insurance, your semester fee and the rent. To open a bank account you usually need:

  • Passport and visa documents
  • Your letter of admission and your student ticket ( if you already got it)
  • Your address in Germany
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Step 8 - Health insurance 

It is mandatory to have a health insurance policy in order to be enrolled at Bielefeld University. -> More information.






Step 9 - Enrolment 

You have received the admission to study at Bielefeld University. This means that you have a university place for the subject you have applied for. If you accept the university place, it is necessary to go to Student Office (?Studierendensekretariat?) to register ? to enroll.

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Step 10 - Transferring the social fee 

The social fee of currently 223, 95 EUR has to be transferred immediately after the enrolment to the University.

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Step 11 - Introduction events 

There are two very important introduction events for you where you get detailed information on your studies.

  • Dates of the introduction events at the respective faculties are announced on the website of the -> Student Advising and Counselling Service (ZSB).
  • Please note that some of the faculties offer there orientation events already some days before the lecture period starts. For some subjects preparatory classes are offered.
    They usually take place in the semester break.
  • The introduction event programme offered by the International Office can be found in the -> download section. To register for the introduction event organized by the International Office, please send an e-mail to lucyna.darowska@uni-bielefeld.de

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