Binational Bachelor's in History (German-French) — Bielefeld-Paris Geschichte (BiPaG) BA

The international Bachelor's programme in History aims to introduce students from Germany (or German-speaking countries) and France (or French-speaking countries) to knowledge and skills in history. Special emphasis lies on specific theoretical and methodological approaches of academic research in history in both Germany and France. The fields of study comprise all central epochs of European and global history. One central feature of the programme is the explicit intercultural dimension: German- and French-speaking participants complete the programme side by side. By working in pairs, they can assist each other with language problems as well as in practical matters. The Bachelor's programme refers to the binational Master's programme in History, which is also organised by Bielefeld University and Université Paris Cité.

Academic requirements

Deadline: 15 June for the following winter semester

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Applicants must be native speakers of either German or French. Oral and written proficiency in the other language (French or German) must be good and will be improved by integrated language courses.

German requirements

Applicants must be native speakers of either German or French. Oral and written proficiency in the other language (French or German) must be good and will be improved by integrated language courses.

Accepted bachelor fields

Secondary school leaving certificate qualifying for university entrance (German Abitur, French Baccalauréat, or equivalent); specific subject requirements in history or social sciences may apply.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

Since 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 the city and area of Bielefeld and on regional trains and buses in North-Rhine Westphalia for the whole semester. The current semester contribution is approximately 300 EUR.

ECTS credits

180

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: Since 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 the city and area of Bielefeld and on regional trains and buses in North-Rhine Westphalia for the whole semester. The current semester contribution is approximately 300 EUR.

Graduates are well-prepared for careers in binational and European institutions, cultural management, and media, leveraging their unique bilingual profile and deep understanding of Franco-German history and relations.

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