# Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM)

> private · Bielefeld · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €7200 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bachelor and Master programmes — general admission | Rolling | The institution states there is no fixed application deadline and no grade-based admission cap (Numerus Clausus). Source: https://www.fh-mittelstand.de/dein-studium/bewerbungsablauf/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Bielefeld
- **Region:** Nordrhein-Westfalen
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, psychology, social-work, health, engineering, computer-science
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** http://www.fh-mittelstand.de/
- **Address:** Ravensberger Straße 10G, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Bielefeld is a working city with moderate living costs and a no-nonsense student culture — you won't find expensive nightlife here, but you will find affordable shared housing and real community connections. The city has reliable public transport and easy access to other North Rhine-Westphalian cities.

## Strengths

- At €7,200 per year, tuition is significantly lower than most private German universities, which commonly charge €10,000–20,000 annually.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants without near-native English proficiency.
- The field mix — business, psychology, social work, health, engineering, computer science — covers high-demand sectors in the German small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy.
- Germany grants a post-study 18-month job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to convert a degree into an EU work permit.
- Bielefeld is a mid-size university city with lower living costs than Munich or Frankfurt, easing the overall budget pressure.
- A German university degree is recognised across the EU and Schengen area, broadening long-term career and mobility options.

## Watch out for

- FHM is a private university — unlike German public universities that charge little or no tuition for non-EU students, you pay €7,200 every year regardless of Bundesland.
- German daily life, administration, and many bachelor programmes are conducted in German; limited German skills will create a constant practical barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificates are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) loaded with roughly €11,904 for one year before the visa is issued — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Bielefeld's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy offers internships mainly in manufacturing and services; students targeting finance or tech hubs may find local opportunities limited.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €380–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Bielefeld
- **How to apply:** FHM has no dormitories of its own and is not on Studierendenwerk Bielefeld's housing-eligible list, so students rely on the private rental market (WG-Gesucht, ImmoScout24) or contact FHM's international office / Bielefeld campus WelcomeCenter for referrals; starting the search immediately after admission is recommended given tight local supply.
- **Notes:** FHM Bielefeld operates no institutional dormitories and is excluded from Studierendenwerk Bielefeld's housing-eligible list (though the Studierendenwerk does process its students' BAföG); FHM's international office instead refers students to private rentals. Expect WG-room rents of roughly €250–500/month in Bielefeld, with early search recommended.
- **Source:** https://www.fhm-campus.de/en/your-campus/campus-bielefeld/

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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