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Information for Freshmen

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Information for Freshmen

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Are you starting your master’s degree at Bielefeld University in one of the courses in Data Science or Statistical Sciences in autumn? You don't quite have an overview of the things you have to pay attention to when you start your studies and do you feel overwhelmed by the diverse online presence of the university? Then you are exactly right on this page! In the following, we have summarized the most important information about starting your studies for you. If you have any further questions about studying at Bielefeld University, please contact us.

You can find the most important information again bundled and with the associated links in the following document:

Cheat_sheet_to_survive_at_Bielefeld_University.pdf

The university has set up an overview page for the most important organizational aspects that you have to consider at the beginning of your studies. Here you will find all information about the Uni-Card, the e-mail inbox etc.

In the following we give you some additional information:

  • An important but not easy to find aspect is the application for the Deutschlandsemesterticket which enables you to use the local transport network throughout Germany free of charge. You need this ticket when traveling outside of OWL; within OWL, the Uni-Card is a valid ticket.
  • In order to be able to take an exam for a course, you must have registered for this course in the eKVV. Otherwise it is not possible to post your performance in the examination administration.

Even if you complete your studies in English, a basic knowledge of the German language is helpful in the everyday life of your stay in Germany. At PunktUm you can choose from different courses to achieve this. All PunktUm events are currently conducted online via Zoom.

You can find all further information about the German courses here:

If you have any questions about your studies, you can use the following advisory services:

The degree in Data Science and Statistical Sciences includes 120 credit points (that's what the ECTS credit points are called at Bielefeld University) and consists of individual modules.

We have linked a possible timetable for your studies and a description of the course content from the student's point of view here.

There are two different types of modules:

  • Compulsory modules
    You have to complete compulsory modules in any case during your studies.
  • Electives
    You can choose certain modules in elective areas. You can look up which modules you can choose in the FSB. The choice is also limited by the range of lectures on offer in the semester.

The FSB are a document in which all regulations of your degree program are summarized. There you can read about which modules you have to attend and what choices you have in the elective area. So they are a reliable source for planning your studies.

You can find more detailed descriptions of the modules that you have to or can study in the respective module descriptions.

There are many interesting offers in everyday university life. There are offers by and for students both in terms of sport and in many other areas of social interaction. In the following we give you an overview of the various offers around the campus (without claim to completeness).

  • University sports
    Here you can choose from a large selection of sporting activities. It is best to find out about the application start date, because many courses are quickly booked out. We particularly refer to the university's own fitness studio UniFit.
  • UniKino Bielefeld
    During the lecture period, the UniKino regularly offers an inexpensive cinema experience in a university lecture hall.
  • During the lecture period there are regular events in the relevant party locations, organized by the student councils of the various degree courses.
  • There is also a wide range of musical and artistic events on campus.

Language courses are an integral part of the university's range of courses. Be it in preparation for a stay abroad or in order to broaden your own language horizons, the language courses offer you a good opportunity to gain new and valuable experience. The central point of contact for all language courses is the specialist language center.

If you are planning a semester abroad (e.g. following a language course), the International Office can help you with this. Especially with regard to an Erasmus semester, we refer to the Erasmus information of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.

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