Information for International Doctoral Candidates

A guest researcher her host discuss a research topic in the lab

Photo: Patrick Pollmeier / HSBI

Would you like to come to Hochschule Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) for a full doctorate or for a research stay as part of your doctorate / PhD studies at another university? Our Welcome Center team looks forward to welcoming you here and will be pleased to advise you on all questions regarding the organisation of your stay!

On this website, you will find important information regarding your stay. If you wish to receive personal support, please contact us by e-mail at welcome@hsbi.de.

Good reasons for HSBI

Hochschule Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI) is a modern university with more than 10,000 students in East Westphalia-Lippe, one of the strongest business locations in Germany.

Our profile

  • Interdisciplinary research at six faculties: Design and Art, Minden Campus, Engineering and Mathematics, Social Sciences, Bielefeld School of Business, Health
  • Practical approach: successful cooperation with industrial, business, social, and cultural communities
  • International network: more than 150 partner universities in about 50 countries
  • Green campuses: many options for outdoor activities around all our campuses
  • Family-friendly: certified as a family-friendly university

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Full doctorate or research visit at HSBI
If you want to do your full doctorate at HSBI, you can find detailed information about the application process on this website. If you are accepted as a doctoral student at HSBI, you can use the information and support services for international scholars.

If you are doing your doctorate / PhD at another university and only want to come to HSBI for a short stay, please use the information and support services for international scholars directly.
Testimonials

Neev Manavar, doctoral student at HSBI

Daniela Milanz Silva, PhD student from Brazil