Excerpt from the mission statement
“In teaching and research, HSBI makes a responsible contribution to social development, with particular commitment to its regional environment. Our teaching serves to educate academically, to qualify for specialist and executive roles and to spark interest in lifelong learning. In research and development, we address big societal challenges. Technology transfer and further education are oriented towards the region’s requirements. Diversity and equal opportunities are a matter of course for us. Our learning and working environment is open, inspiring, beneficial and cooperative. HSBI sees itself as a learning organisation.”
About HSBI
Founded in 1971, HSBI was one of the first universities of applied sciences in the first wave of Fachhochschulen to open in Germany.
- three campuses: Bielefeld, Minden and Gütersloh
- six faculties: Design and Art, Minden Campus, Engineering and Mathematics, Social Sciences, Bielefeld School of Business, Health
- 10,290 students (12/2023), 788 international students (12/2023)
- 219 professors (10/2023)
- 62 lecturers for special assignments (10/2023)
- 338 academic staff members (10/2023)
- 309 administrative staff members (10/2023)
- 42 Bachelor's programmes
- 28 Master's programmes
- seven certificate programmes
- six research institutes
- two research groups
- system-accredited by the AQAS accreditation commission: HSBI takes responsibility for quality assurance and continuous improvement of study programmes.
- certified as a family-friendly university
Eight good reasons to choose HSBI
- Higher education with a practical approach: HSBI maintains close contacts with the industries, business as well as social and cultural institutions in the region.
- High study satisfaction among students (student survey 2019: 80%)
- Studying in all circumstances: Pre-study and study-accompanied support, different study formats and a wide range of counselling services
- The right study format for everyone: Full-time, work-integrated and part-time study programmes
- Career opportunities: Most graduates find their first permanent job within three months of graduation. Most graduates are highly satisfied with their overall professional situation (student survey 2019: 71%).
- The location: The region of East Westphalia-Lippe is one of the strongest business centres in Germany, especially for medium-sized companies.
- Discover the world: More than 150 partner universities in nearly 50 countries
- Bielefeld is a safe city: Bielefeld is the second safest city in Germany (as of 2021, source).