There are no tuition fees both for domestic and international students at Bielefeld University. All you have to pay is a social fee, which is currently about 300 EUR per semester. In return, you’ll receive your “semester-ticket”, which entitles you to use public transport (excl. high-speed trains) free of charge throughout Germany (trips to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn etc.). Besides this social fee, remaining costs including accommodation, personal expenses and health insurance, which is mandatory for all temporary and permanent residents in Germany. These costs are usually about 900-1000 EUR per month. Non-EU-citizens will need to provide evidence that they have at least 11.904 EUR per year for the period of their stay to obtain a visa for study purposes from the German Embassy in their country (further information on visa regulations provides the DAAD).
Bielefeld University doesn’t provide any scholarships for international students for the whole study period, but sometimes announces (partial) scholarships for restricted time periods of usually one semester. See more on the website of the International Office. The International Office provides also information on various sources of financial support available to international students in Germany.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Tuition-free throughout period of study.
Requirements
- Domestic and international students from all countries
- Students applying for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or select doctoral programs
- Applicants who meet the academic and language requirements for their chosen field of study
- Non-EU applicants must ensure they fulfill visa and financial proof regulations
Interview Dates and Process
- The selection committee, composed of professors of the master’s program, reviews all the documents of the applications to decide if the applicant meets all the admission requirements. The rejection of the application does not imply that it cannot be resubmitted in the following academic period.
- Those who have applied for the Double Degree in Literaturas Interamericanas will be called for an interview (15-20 minutes) to determine if they are accepted into this binational program.
Application Documents
The following documents are needed in order to apply:
- Certificate of undergraduate studies or equivalent degree in disciplines related to InterAmerican Studies. If you do not have the certificate by the application date, you may send an official transcript * (It is not mandatory to send physical official documents by mail / post).
- Transcript of records *
- Language certificates for English (B2) and Spanish (B2)
- Short text samples in English or Spanish proving your intercultural skills (300 to 400 words), interdisciplinary skills (300 to 400 words), and InterAmerican research skills (300 to 400 words), as you have acquired them during your BA.
- Applicants to the MA InterAmerican Studies who wish to pursue the Double Degree in Literaturas Interamericanas must mention it to the coordinator Diana Fulger.
* Certificates that are not issued in English or German must be officially translated in one of these languages.
Application Deadline
July 15, 2025How To Apply
- Visit the official Bielefeld University website or Uni-Assist portal (depending on your program).
- Select your desired study program.
- Prepare and upload your application documents as outlined.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
For more information, kindly visit Bielefeld scholarship webpage.
