University of Bielefeld: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #390 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #164 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #34 of 369 | In Germany |
| #8 of 64 | In North Rhine-Westphalia |
| #1 of 4 | In Bielefeld |
| #83 of 1,645 | For Robotics |
| Top50% | For 178 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 23,342
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uni-bielefeld.de
- Languages
- German
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 23,342 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for University of Bielefeld based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Bielefeld is a world-class research university with 53,665 scientific papers published and 1,324,635 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, and Medicine.
University of Bielefeld majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 558 | 6061 |
| 1994 | 586 | 7160 |
| 1995 | 524 | 7766 |
| 1996 | 648 | 8500 |
| 1997 | 646 | 8403 |
| 1998 | 618 | 9545 |
| 1999 | 701 | 9809 |
| 2000 | 823 | 10657 |
| 2001 | 777 | 11650 |
| 2002 | 849 | 12958 |
| 2003 | 1056 | 16102 |
| 2004 | 862 | 16826 |
| 2005 | 973 | 20830 |
| 2006 | 1182 | 22958 |
| 2007 | 1103 | 26146 |
| 2008 | 1328 | 29200 |
| 2009 | 1330 | 32330 |
| 2010 | 1402 | 34351 |
| 2011 | 1618 | 38718 |
| 2012 | 1728 | 43048 |
| 2013 | 1854 | 47746 |
| 2014 | 1950 | 51320 |
| 2015 | 1944 | 52835 |
| 2016 | 1727 | 55247 |
| 2017 | 1888 | 58903 |
| 2018 | 2064 | 63133 |
| 2019 | 2129 | 70468 |
| 2020 | 2626 | 83653 |
| 2021 | 2882 | 91423 |
| 2022 | 2654 | 87687 |
| 2023 | 2684 | 90040 |
| 2024 | 2202 | 86013 |
| 2025 | 1526 | 74190 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 100-500 plus 150,60 social fees (EUR) |
|---|
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Bielefeld.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Art Education, Art History, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, English, English Studies, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Fine Arts, French, Genetics, German, Germanic Languages, Health Sciences, History, Latin, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Molecular Biology, Music, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Protestant Theology, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Sports |
|---|---|
| Master | American Studies, Applied Mathematics, Art Education, Artificial Intelligence, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Data Processing, Ecology, Economics, Educational Sciences, English Studies, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, French, Gender Studies, Genetics, German, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Music Education, Nanotechnology, Native Language Education, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Protestant Theology, Psychology, Public Health, Religious Education, Science Education, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Sports, Statistics, Teacher Training |
| PhD | Artificial Intelligence, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Educational Sciences, History, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Public Health, Sociology |
| Habilitation | Biophysics, Computer Science, Economics, Education, History, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Nanotechnology, Sociology, Technology |
University of Bielefeld alumni
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Stefan Raab
- Enrolled in the University of Bielefeld
- Studied jurisprudence
- Occupations
- comedianentrepreneurtelevision producermusicianentertainer
- Biography
-
Stefan Konrad Raab is a German entertainer, television host, producer, and businessman. From 1999 to 2015, he hosted the late-night comedy talk show TV total on ProSieben and also created a number of other television shows on the channel, most notably Schlag den Raab and Bundesvision Song Contest.
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Niklas Luhmann
- Occupations
- social scientistjuristlawyersociologistcyberneticist
- Biography
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Niklas Luhmann was a German sociologist, philosopher of social science, and systems theorist.
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Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger
- Occupations
- human rights defenderjuristpolitician
- Biography
-
Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger [zaˈbiːnə ˈlɔʏthɔʏsɐ ˈʃnaʀənˌbɛɐ̯ɡɐ] is a German politician of the liberal Free Democratic Party and a prominent advocate of human rights in Germany and Europe. Within the FDP, she is a leading figure of the social-liberal wing. She served as Federal Minister of Justice of Germany from 1992 to 1996 in the cabinet of Helmut Kohl and again in the second Merkel cabinet from 2009 to 2013. In 2013, the new German government announced Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger's candidacy for the office of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
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Yao Li-ming
- Enrolled in the University of Bielefeld
- Graduated with doctorate
- Occupations
- punditpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Yao Li-ming is a Taiwanese political scientist, politician, and political commentator. He was elected to the Legislative Yuan in 1995 as a member of the New Party, then withdrew from the party before concluding his term in 1999. Yao ran for reelection in 2008, while affiliated with the Home Party and was not elected. He later worked for Ko Wen-je's 2014 Taipei mayoral campaign, and for William Lai's 2024 presidential campaign. Lai nominated Yao for an open seat on the Judicial Yuan after winning the presidency. However, the Legislative Yuan did not approve Yao's selection.
University of Bielefeld faculties and divisions
| Centre : Biotechnology | Biophysics, Biotechnology, Genetics, Nanotechnology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Cognitive Interaction Technology (Center of Excellence) | Technology |
| Centre : Interdisciplinary Women's and Gender Studies | Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Biology | Biology |
| Faculty : Business Administration and Economics | Business Administration, Economics |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Educational Sciences |
| Faculty : Health Science | Health Sciences, Public Health |
| Faculty : History, Philosophy and Theology | History, Philosophy, Theology |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Linguistics and Literary Studies | Linguistics, Literature |
| Faculty : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Faculty : Physics | Physics |
| Faculty : Psychology and Sport Sciences | Psychology, Sports |
| Faculty : Sociology | Sociology |
| Faculty : Technology | Biological and Life Sciences, Information Technology, Technology |
| Graduate School : History and Sociology | History, Sociology |
| Graduate School : Theoretical Sciences | Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Physics |
| Institute : Conflict and Violence Research | Peace and Disarmament |
| Institute : Didactics of Mathematics | Mathematics Education |
| Institute : Mathemathical Economics (IMW) | Economics |
| Institute : Simulation of Complex Systems | Systems Analysis |
| Research Division : Cognition and Robotics (CoR-Lab) | Robotics |
| Research Division : Mathematical Modelling (RCM²) | Mathematics |
| School : Education | Education |
General information
| Alternative names | Universität Bielefeld |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 100131 Universitätsstraße 25 Bielefeld, 33501 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 338,000 |