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Welcome to HSBI!

With the Faculties of Design and Art, Minden Campus, Engineering and Mathematics, Social Sciences, Bielefeld School of Business and Health at our three campuses in Bielefeld, Minden and Gütersloh, Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) works closely together with the industrial and business communities and social and cultural institutes in East Westphalia.

Small study groups allow us to provide guidance and support. Designated study centres, the university library and student workplaces create an excellent learning environment.

If you are interested in spending a semester abroad at HSBI: For all matters concerning your application and your stay in Bielefeld, such as accommodation, buddies, orientation weeks or official requirements, please get in touch with the International Office. We will be pleased to assist you.

Press releases

A woman wearing VR glasses is standing in front of a projection screen showing a simulation of a hospital bed
22 Jul 2026

HSBI Takes Part in a European Innovation Project for Tomorrow’s Healthcare

EU provides a two-million euro funding for the international university project THRIVE to speed up on healthcare innovations. In this two-year project, 14 partners from nine European countries aim to translate healthcare research findings more quickly into workable and socially effective innovations.

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Photo: Group photo in front of the HSBI
28 May 2026

Shaping the Exchange between Science, Business, Politics and Society: International Business Conference BiCAB Provides Insights

At the invitation of HSBI’s Bielefeld School of Business, international and national experts from politics, business and science gathered at the fifth BiCAB Conference to discuss the importance of shaping the exchange between science, business, politics and society. They also talked about how this exchange can be further strengthened.

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Photo: The conference hall is filled with guests attending International Week
22 May 2026

8. International Week at HSBI: International Guests Bring Fresh Perspectives to Bielefeld

About 90 guests from 36 countries are staying at HSBI until 22 May as part of the International Week, enriching the faculties and campus locations with international and intercultural courses, presentations, workshops and activities. With just under 100 activities, this year’s programme has set a new record.

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A group of six people in a narrow alleyway between houses, beneath a star illuminated in red
22 Dec 2025

International Students on a Christmas City Tour in Gütersloh

The English-taught study programmes at Gütersloh Campus have got off to a successful start: 100 out of a total of about 570 students have enrolled in an English-taught study programme. Some of the international students now got to know Gütersloh better on a guided tour.

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