Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Hochschule Bielefeld, HSBI) is a public university of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1971, it is the largest public university of applied sciences in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region, with campuses in Bielefeld as well as additional locations in Minden and Gütersloh. HSBI offers a wide range of practice-oriented bachelor’s and master’s programmes across fields such as engineering and mathematics, computer science, business, social work, design, and health. Teaching is strongly applied and project-based, and the university works closely with regional industry and public partners. It is a solid option for students seeking an applied degree in a mid-sized city with strong links to employers in the region.