Binational Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (German-French) Bielefeld University

Our Bachelor's programme pursues a profound education in chemistry. It is geared towards high school graduates who are interested in specialised studies in chemistry from the beginning of their studies.

After the participants have spent three semesters in Bielefeld and have gained a broad knowledge of physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry, 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, organic and inorganic chemistry.

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 part will be held in Bielefeld, while the second part takes place in Paris.

For more detailed information, see: https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/fakultaeten/chemie/studium/netzplan.xml?id=999922000.

Université Paris Cité (France)

Internships are an obligatory part of the curriculum.

Procedure
1. Submit your application via e-mail to Prof Dr Thomas Hellweg
Deadline — 15 July

2. Enrolment at Bielefeld University
Deadline — July

3. Nomination in Paris as a DFH student by the International Office
Deadline — August

4. Enrolment at DFH
Deadline — September

5. Enrolment at Paris Diderot
Deadline — September

6. Start of studies in October

General qualification for university entrance

Applicants must provide:

• curriculum vitae with photo
• letter of motivation

Applicants must provide proof of their French language skills (B2 level CEFR).

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 Germany for the whole semester.

The current semester contribution is approximately 333 EUR.

Costs for studying in Germany are relatively high due to the living expenses.

• Rent in a room in student halls of residence or a private student hall, in a room or flat comes to approx. 290 EUR per month.
• The expected costs for student health insurance and other medical fees are about 140 EUR per month.
• Depending on your lifestyle, you might spend about 150 EUR on food each month.
• Altogether, monthly costs for food, clothes, leisure activities, social fees, travel expenses, telephone bills, and the other mentioned expenses add up to approx. 992 EUR.

There are several ways of cutting expenses in Bielefeld. For example, it is possible to rent a room in a student residence for about 250 EUR, and a meal at the student canteen (Mensa) costs only about 3 EUR.

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.

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.

https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/themen/career-service

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:

• Studierendenwerk Bielefeld (dormitories)
• WG-gesucht.de (private shared accommodation)

The International Office supports students who are searching for accommodation.