Université de Paris Cité, France
Courses are held in German at Bielefeld University (first and second year) and in French at Université de Paris Cité (third year). During their stay abroad, students will benefit from a total immersion in the study culture of the partner country.
15 June for the following winter semester
The international Bachelor's programme in History aims to introduce students from Germany (or German-speaking countries) and France (or French-speaking countries) to knowledge and skills in history. Special emphasis lies on specific theoretical and methodological approaches of academic research in history in both Germany and France.
The fields of study comprise all central epochs of European and global history.
One central feature of the programme is the explicit intercultural dimension: German- and French-speaking participants complete the programme side by side. By working in pairs, they can assist each other with language problems as well as in practical matters.
The Bachelor's programme refers to the binational Master's programme in History, which is also organised by Bielefeld University and Université de Paris Cité.
Students follow the general Bachelor's study programme in History (or licence in history) of both universities (see https://www.uni-bielefeld.de and https://www.u-paris.fr). This programme comprises lectures, seminars, and tutorials which deal with methods and theories in history, transnational approaches to historical matters, and intercultural questions.
Following the first and the second year of the programme, participants take part in a summer school programme in Paris that gives students the opportunity to extend their historical and cultural knowledge and improve their ability to give oral presentations on specific matters.
All students (both French and German) start their studies at Bielefeld University. After the second year, they switch to Université de Paris for one year. During their stay abroad, students will benefit from a total immersion in the study culture of the partner country.
Internships are not obligatory, but they are strongly recommended.
"Deutsch-Französische Hochschule" (https://www.dfh-ufa.org/) regularly offers specific internships that aim at improving intercultural abilities and giving insight into the European dimensions of various professional fields.
Further offers are announced via the internal communication network of the study programme.
Approx. 320 EUR per semester
Monthly costs of living are approx. 700-800 EUR per month (in Bielefeld). In Paris, living costs are slightly higher.
Applicants must have a German "Abitur" or the French equivalent, the "baccalauréat".
Applicants must be native speakers of either German or French. Oral and written proficiency in the other language (French or German) must be good and will be improved by integrated language courses.
15 June for the following winter semester
German applicants send the following documents via e-mail to: bipag@uni-bielefeld.de:
French applicants proceed via the "parcoursup" website.
Basically, international students are allowed to work parallel to their studies for 120 full days or 240 half days per year without a work permit once they have successfully completed preparations for their studies and started a course.
A limited number of jobs are available at the university. However, jobs for students can also be found in companies in and around Bielefeld.
In Bielefeld, a broad range of accommodation options can be found at affordable prices.
Halls of residence are run by the public "Studierendenwerk" or private organisations. Additionally, single apartments and rooms in shared flats with other students are available. The rent for a room in Bielefeld amounts to about 180 to 300 EUR per month. The International Office supports students who are searching for accommodation (wohnen-io@uni-bielefeld.de).
"Deutsch-Französische Hochschule" (DFH) provides ample information and help for the alumni of the programme when it comes to career planning within academia and beyond (https://www.dfh-ufa.org/).
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