The DFH enables students from both countries to participate in bi-national activities and projects in teaching and research. An important effect of joint education is the acquisition of two degrees, one German and one French. In addition, participation in the DFH offers the opportunity to get to know each other's culture and to participate in it.
The University of Bielefeld, together with the Université Paris 7, offers a bi-national course in chemistry. As part of the Bachelor program, the first three semesters will be completed in Bielefeld and the last three semesters in Paris.