The University of Bielefeld charges a total semester fee of 351.65 euros for the winter semester 2026/27, which is below the amounts of Bochum and Duisburg-Essen. The university breaks the amounts down per semester and names a clear deadline. This guide shows the items, the development and the date.
Short answer: The semester fee of the University of Bielefeld for the winter semester 2026/27 totals 351.65 euros: 226.80 euros for the nationwide Semester Ticket (Deutschlandsemesterticket), 106.00 euros for the student services organisation (Studierendenwerk) and 18.85 euros general contribution of the student body (Studierendenschaft). The re-enrolment period ended on 31 August 2026. What counts is the value date of your payment. Payments made later incur a late fee of 10 euros.
The Key Points in Brief
- Total for the winter semester 2026/27: 351.65 euros. In the summer semester 2026 it was 333.65 euros.
- The ticket share rose from 208.80 euros to 226.80 euros, while the student services organisation and the student body remained the same.
- End of the re-enrolment period: 31 August 2026. The decisive factor is the value date.
- The page names no separate grace period. For late payments, a late fee of 10 euros applies.
- The Bielefeld figures are listed per semester on the university’s fee page, while the deadline comes from the re-enrolment page.
What Does the Fee in Bielefeld Consist Of?
Bielefeld states the amounts per semester. This allows a direct comparison of the two most recent semesters that were billed. The ticket share is the only item that has changed.
| Item | Summer semester 2026 | Winter semester 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Semester Ticket | 208.80 euros | 226.80 euros |
| Student services organisation (§ 2 of the fee regulations) | 106.00 euros | 106.00 euros |
| General contribution of the student body (§ 3 of the fee regulations) | 18.85 euros | 18.85 euros |
| Total | 333.65 euros | 351.65 euros |
The increase of 18.00 euros, or roughly 5 percent, is entirely due to the ticket. For a comparison within the state, read Semester fee Ruhr-Uni Bochum 2026/27.
Until When Did You Have to Re-enrol?
The re-enrolment page gives 31 August 2026 as the end of the re-enrolment period. According to our own calculation, this was a Monday. The decisive factor is the value date: the transfer must be credited to the university’s account by that day, not merely ordered. The page names no second deadline. Anyone who pays later pays a late fee of 10 euros. The university’s re-enrolment email phrases it the same way.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| End of the re-enrolment period | 31 August 2026 |
| Decisive point in time | Value date |
| Late fee | 10 euros |
The general consequences of missing a deadline are explained in Semester Fee Deadline: Re-enrolment and Consequences. Further deadlines of the semester are collected in the Deadline calendar for winter semester 2026/27.
How Do You Calculate the Costs?
Assumption: you pay the standard fee on time. Then you transfer 351.65 euros. Two semesters per year come to 703.30 euros, six semesters to 2,109.90 euros. That is roughly 58.61 euros per semester month. The ticket accounts for 64.5 percent of the amount. Among the NRW universities with verified figures for the winter semester 2026/27, Bielefeld is the cheapest, because its contribution to the student services organisation is lower. Do not read this comparison too narrowly, since the services of student services organisations differ.
What Does the Fee Cost Over Your Studies?
| Period | Amount at 351.65 euros per semester | Of which semester ticket |
|---|---|---|
| 1 semester | 351.65 euros | 226.80 euros |
| 1 study year (2 semesters) | 703.30 euros | 453.60 euros |
| Bachelor (6 semesters) | 2,109.90 euros | 1,360.80 euros |
| Master (4 semesters) | 1,406.60 euros | 907.20 euros |
Assumption: the amounts remain unchanged. In practice, ticket prices and contributions change, so it is worth checking the portal every semester.
How Does Bielefeld Compare With Neighbouring Universities?
Compared with Bochum, you pay 28.35 euros less in Bielefeld, and compared with Duisburg-Essen 16.15 euros less. The difference comes almost entirely from the contribution to the student services organisation, which at 106.00 euros is the lowest of the three. The comparison does not show whether the services of the student services organisations are comparable.
What Does the Value Date Mean for Your Planning?
According to our own calculation, 31 August 2026 was a Monday. Banks usually book transfers ordered at the weekend only on the next banking business day. Check with your own bank how long a transfer to the university takes. As a precaution, plan for the last week before the deadline, and state the reference exactly as the re-enrolment email specifies. A payment without the correct reference can delay its allocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the fee in Bielefeld lower in the summer?
In the summer semester 2026 it was 333.65 euros. The difference of 18.00 euros is explained by the ticket share. Whether the summer amount falls again in 2027 is not verified.
Who sets the contribution of the student body?
The student body sets it in its fee regulations (§ 3). The student services organisation sets its own contribution in § 2 of its fee regulations.
What does value date mean?
It is the date on which the amount is credited to the university’s account. It can fall one to two banking days after the transfer order.
Do I need the university’s bank details?
Yes. The bank details are on the re-enrolment page and in the re-enrolment email. Use the reference from that email exactly.
How do I compare with other NRW universities?
Use the data page covering several cities: Semester Fees by University: Data for 30 Cities.
What to Do Now
- Open the fee page of the University of Bielefeld and check the semester.
- Find the amount, the bank details and the reference in the re-enrolment email.
- Transfer in time so that the value date falls before the deadline.
- Keep the receipt until your re-enrolment is confirmed.
Related Articles
- Semester fee TU Dortmund 2026/27
- Semester fee Ruhr-Uni Bochum 2026/27
- Semester Ticket and Germany Ticket: Student Travel Costs
- Semester Fee Deadline: Re-enrolment and Consequences
- Deadline calendar for winter semester 2026/27
Sources: University of Bielefeld: Semester fee, University of Bielefeld: Re-enrolment
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
