Bielefeld - a venue for mathematical exchange

Bielefeld University, founded in 1969 as a reform university, is a mid-sized campus university with over 24.000 students across 14 faculties. From its founding, it has placed particular emphasis on mathematics and interdisciplinary research.

The Faculty of Mathematics is one of the University's founding faculties and has established a distinguished research tradition. Since 1989, Collaborative Research Centres in mathematics have been hosted in Bielefeld almost continuously--four in total--demonstrating sustained excellence over several decades. Close and long-standing collaborations with Physics, Biology and Economics form an integral part of the mathematical research profile. Two International Research Training Groups--one with China from 2006 to 2014 and another with South Korea from 2016 to 2025 --further strengthen the faculty’s international visibility.

The University's architecture reflects its interdisciplinary philosophy:

most faculties share a single building--one of the largest contiguous university buildings in Europe--facilitating daily academic exchange across disciplines.

Bielefeld lies in the region of Ostwestfalen-Lippe in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. With approximately 340,000 inhabitants, it combines the advantages of a vibrant university city with a pleasant and accessible atmosphere. The campus is situated adjacent to the Teutoburg Forest, offering numerous walking and cycling paths as well as natural and historical sites. The city centre, easily reached from the campus by tram, features cafés, restaurants, shops, and cultural venues.

Bielefeld's landmark, Sparrenburg Castle, overlooks the city and provides panoramic views of the surrounding region.

We cordially invite you to join the 18th German Probability and Statistics Days 2027 in Bielefeld and look forward to welcoming you for a scientifically stimulating and enjoyable stay.

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upper: Bielefeld Marketing | Tim Fröhlich

middle: Teutoburger Wald Tourismus / P. Gawandtka

lower: Teutoburger Wald Tourismus / D. Ketz