In the practice-integrated Bachelor´s degree course in Industrial Engineering, practical phases in the company (eleven weeks) alternate with theoretical phases at the university (twelve weeks). The students prepare themselves for the theoretical phases during the practical phases using didactically prepared self-study materials. The compulsory modules offer a broad education in Engineering in Business Administration and cross-disciplinary qualifications. In three practical modules and as part of the Bachelor thesis, the students carry out practice-related projects.

The International Academic Office of the Bielefeld university of applied sciences advises students on study visits abroad and financing options and places them at foreign partner universities. The EU programme LEONARDO DA VINCI is also available to promote work placements by graduates in EU countries. Grants for periods abroad are available to students (e.g. Erasmus), graduates, teaching staff and non-academic staff from a variety of programmes, among them the education programmes of the European Union.

Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Finnland, Joensuu; University of Technology, Rzeszow, Polen; Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Breslau, Polen; Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spanien; University of Vigo, Spanien; University of Cyprus, Nikosia, Zypern; University of Washington Tacoma, USA; University of Maribor, Slowenien

Through the integration of the degree courses into the entire Engineering Sciences and Mathematics faculty, students have access to numerous laboratories from other interdisciplinary courses, e.g. Electrical and Electronic Engineering System Development, Production Engineering and Factory Planning, Image Processing, Robotics, Innovation and Quality Management, Logistics; Modern laboratory equipment through cooperation with industrial companies; additional rooms for students to work freely, preparation for projects and presentations, media service.

The faculty is distinguished by extensive activities in the field of applied research in close cooperation with local industry, but also in the field of basic research in cooperation with other universities and research institutions. The relevance of the research to practical applications increases the attractiveness and practical relevance of teaching. The development of new technologies and systems focuses on people in their function and with their needs. A second thematic focus is on resource and energy efficiency.

The Centre for Entrepreneurship (CFE) is a university-wide point of contact for all those interested in starting a business at Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences. The university of applied sciences has set itself the goal of actively supporting spin-offs from the university. The CFE services are intended to promote a start-up culture at the university and create a suitable framework. These include workshops, mentoring and forming networks. With the OWL innovation lab, a unique start-up team at Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences supports those interested in starting a company along every step of a project.

Where equal opportunities for men and women are concerned, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences takes a lead position at the state and federal levels. It provides support in reconciling family and studies or career, as well as advice on chronic illness, disability or psychosocial problems.