Université Paris Cité (France)
German and French
30 June for the following winter semester
Our Bachelor's programme pursues a profound education in chemistry. The basic education given in this course is especially interesting for the French participants, as the first three semesters at the Université Paris Cité will give them a broader knowledge in chemistry, physics, biology, informatics, and geosciences, whereas the education in the German-French Bachelor's programme will allow them to specialise further in chemistry (inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry).
This programme is geared towards high school graduates who are interested in specialised studies in chemistry from the beginning of their studies, as this is not possible in France.
After the participants have spent three semesters in Bielefeld and have gained a broad knowledge of physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry as well as biochemistry, they complete their studies in Paris. There they are able to benefit from the excellence of the UFR de Chimie at Université Paris Cité. Participants will gain detailed knowledge of theoretical, physical, and inorganic chemistry as well as biochemistry.
The Bachelor's thesis is written in the sixth semester. The thesis can be written at the University of Bielefeld or at the Université Paris Cité.
The Bachelor's programme is divided into two consecutive phases of three semesters each. The first semester will be held in Bielefeld while the final semester is in Paris.
Students will start in Bielefeld by attending lecture courses on theory and practical experience of "Allgemeine Chemie" (basic chemistry), mathematics and physics in the first and second semesters. Students will receive 40 ECTS for attending "Allgemeine Chemie", 10 ECTS for mathematics, and 10 ECTS for physics. In "Allgemeine Chemie", the students will learn about inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. In the third semester, the participants will broaden their knowledge in organic chemistry (12 ECTS). Biochemistry is another obligatory lecture course (5 ECTS). In the third semester, the students have the opportunity to choose between courses in bioinorganic and physical chemistry (5 ECTS each). Students will be credited with 8 ECTS for the Individual Supplementary Study Module. In this module, students can choose seminars from any other subject at the university, e.g. improving their language skills or taking part in biology courses.
In Paris, students will deepen their knowledge in physical, theoretical, and inorganic chemistry (15 ECTS in the fourth and fifth semesters, 12 ECTS in the sixth semester). In addition, the participants will prepare their Bachelor's theses (15 ECTS). Students have to select from courses in environmental chemistry, analytic chemistry, theoretical chemistry, materials science, and pharmaceutical chemistry (12 ECTS). Students will be given 6 ECTS for the Individual Supplementary Study Module. Obligatory language courses (6 ECTS) are offered in the fourth and fifth semesters, where students may choose from English, German, and French.
Internships are an obligatory part of the curriculum.
Since Bielefeld University does not charge tuition fees, every student only has to pay a social fee. The social fee includes the contribution to the social ticket for free public transport in the city and area of Bielefeld and on regional trains and buses in North-Rhine Westphalia for the whole semester.
The current semester contribution is approximately 300 EUR.
Costs for studying in Germany are relatively high due to the living expenses.
There are several ways of cutting expenses in Bielefeld. For example, it is possible to rent a room in a student residence for about 230 EUR, and a meal at the student canteen (Mensa) costs only about 2.60 EUR.
General qualification for university entrance
Applicants must provide:
Applicants must provide proof of their French and German (preferably beyond the level of the "Zertifikat Deutsch") language skills; German: TestDaF 4 or DSH II.
Exemptions from the examination in German may be gained by presenting one of the following qualifications:
30 June for the following winter semester
Apply via the online portal.
For further information about the application to the Master's programme, please use the following link: www.uni-bielefeld.de/bewerbung.
Basically, with your residence permit (stamp in your passport), you will receive a work permit for 120 work days per year. This allows you to work 120 full days (eight hours per day) or 240 half days (up to four hours per day). This condition must be noted expressly in the passport by the authorities.
Please try to secure accommodation in Bielefeld as early as possible. In Bielefeld, a broad range of accommodation options can be found at affordable prices. Students residences are run by the public "Studierendenwerk" or private organisations, and shared flats are very common.
Offers of accommodation can be found online by following the links below:
The International Office supports students who are searching for accommodation.
Career planning is a step-by-step development and clarification process that requires individual strategies. Based on a strengths- and resource-oriented approach, we support you in developing your own career prospects.
Depending on your needs, our Career Service at Bielefeld University will accompany you throughout the entire process or in individual steps.
At PunktUm, our German Learning Centre, we offer a comprehensive range of academic support programmes that are designed to meet the needs of international members of the Bielefeld University. These include the Academic Mentoring Programme for Master's students, the Peer Mentoring Programme for Bachelor's students, and semester-long workshops designed to help all students and researchers with academic writing. We also offer individual consultations on academic writing in German as a Foreign Language (DaF) or German as a Second Language (DaZ).
The International Office provides an orientation programme for all international members of Bielefeld University, including degree seekers (BA and MA), double degree students, Erasmus/cooperation students, doctoral students, scholars, interns, and refugees/preparing applicants. Example of activities include Café International, campus tour, introductions to digital services and administrative procedures.
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