About Bielefeld University
Bielefeld University was founded in 1969 with an explicit research assignment and a mission to provide high-quality, research-oriented teaching. Today it encompasses 13 faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and technology. With about 22,000 students in 108 degree courses and about 2,750 staff members (including 264 professors and lecturers as well as 1,380 academic staff) it is one of Germany's medium-sized universities.
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- 66.6No. of students per staff(1)
- 7%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 58 : 42Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 24,875Number of FTE Students(1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2023 World University Rankings
Subjects taught at Bielefeld University
Physical sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
Psychology
- Psychology
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
Law
- Law
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- History, Philosophy & Theology
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Computer science
- Computer Science
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
Engineering & technology
- Chemical Engineering
Education
- Education