Study in Germany (in German, English) - ISEP Exchange
The vibrant student city of Bielefeld, located in the heart of the Teutoburger Forest, provides students with all the amenities of an economic, cultural and academic center, with the feel of a German university town. The University was founded in the Humboltian ideal, with aims of re-establishing the unity between research and teaching. The excellent location also puts it in easy traveling distance to many other parts of Germany and Europe. Explore Bielefeld!
SCHOLARSHIP
This program qualifies for the ISEP French and German Language Annette Kade Fund Scholarship. The scholarship awards $500 - $1,500 USD to students who are from a U.S. institution and studying French or German language in Austria, France, Germany, Reunion Island, or Switzerland. Learn more here!
Course Description
Semester Names - Please note the following term names when looking for courses at Uni Bielefeld:
ISEP Spring Semester = Bielefeld Sommersemester (SoSe)
ISEP Winter Semester = Bielefield Wintersemester (WiSe)
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES IN ENGLISH
ISEP exchange students are advised to consult the website of Bielefeld University for their prefered course options. Exchange students register for courses after arrival at Bielefeld Univ. Further information will be given during the orientation weeks. Please note that at Bielefeld University the main teaching language is German and there are in most subjects only very few English taught courses. However, all courses in British & American Studies, some courses in Linguistics and some international track courses in Educational Science, Sociology, Politics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems are taught in English. Some of these courses may be of general interest to students of other subjects.
GRADUATE COURSES IN ENGLISH
Students can choose one or two English-language MA courses in Sociology/Politics, Educational Science or Inter-American Studies if they meet the requirements. This can usually only be clarified after arrival at Bielefeld University in direct contact between lecturers and students. This cannot be guaranteed at the time of application that the specified MA courses are available and suitable.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
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