Campus in Balance (CiB) - Your studies, your health

The introductory events are aimed at

• First-year students,
• students who have enrolled in a new or additional degree programme, and to
• students who are new to Bielefeld University
• new to Bielefeld University.

There are offers for all new students, e.g. the welcome event organised by the Rectorate and AStA [Student Union] on the first day of the lecture period, cross-faculty offers such as the preliminary courses, which often start long before the start of the semester. Important facilities and services are presented and general information about studying to become a teacher is provided. The individual faculties offer introductory and familiarisation events for specific degree programmes. Continuing education programmes also have special offers for course starts.

 

Fire / accident:
(internal university landline) 112

Fire / accident:
(from mobile phone) 0521 - 106 112

Police emergency:
(internal university landline) 110

Police emergency:
(from mobile phone) 0521 - 106 110

Support and emergency information

 

On this website you will therefore find helpful information on language courses, study opportunities and application procedures.

Bielefeld University would like to welcome you and support you on your educational path, in your academic career, as a potential employer or training institution. As an institution that participates in social changes and political developments and even helps to shape them in a variety of ways, we want to develop sustainable solutions to help people in need. We do not want a biographical break to become an obstacle to realising study plans or continuing to work in academia.

Legal problem? Let us advise you!

For a day at university, you need a variety of places to study and spend time, which Bielefeld University offers. Do you want to quickly catch up on a lecture, read a book in peace, discuss something in a group or do you need special technical equipment? Your preferences when choosing a place to sit can also vary from person to person - are you looking for lively or quiet places, indoors or outdoors? This page will help you to quickly find a suitable place for your needs.

Bielefeld University's aim is for students and employees to experience the Bielefeld campus as a place worth living, studying and working and to enjoy spending time there. With the aim of continuously improving the quality of life on campus, various structural and infrastructural measures have been implemented in recent years.

In the "My University" app, students and staff can find the most important services for organising teaching and study activities

In the event of suspected scientific misconduct as advisory and supportive ombudspersons: Prof Dr Christoph Gusy

Deputy: apl. Prof. Dr Wolfgang Eisfeld

Alarm options for threatening situations

The Radtschlag is a working group of the university's AStA [Student Union]. The autonomous working group runs a self-help workshop for bicycles. You can find us in the university building in C02-201. Use of the workshop is free of charge for students of the university and FH as well as pupils and employees of the Laborschule [laboratoy school] and OS. All others will also be helped if capacities allow

The six most important tips for students at Bielefeld University

Important terms for starting your studies briefly explained.

The Student Service Centre is located very close to the new main entrance in Building A. Initial contact points for students as well as various counselling and support services are bundled here. There are also multifunctional learning spaces that can be used both as workspaces and event venues.

Other services for students, such as the student office and Bafög office, are located in the immediate vicinity of the Student Service Centre.

Beautiful and practical items, for everyday use and for special occasions - you will find what you are looking for in the UniShop at Bielefeld University. You can browse, discover and try on fair trade clothing, colourful lanyards and coffee mugs. Our staff will be happy to advise you and answer your questions by e-mail outside opening hours.