Orientation
Welcome to Paderborn!
At this point we would like to give you quick access to frequently requested topics concerning your stay at Paderborn University.
Summer semester: 01 October 2026 – 31 March 2027
Campus Orientation: 05 October – 09 October 2026
Begin of lecture period: 12 October 2026
Please note also the information on the webpage of the "Zentrale Studienberatung" (lit. Central Study Counselling Service) regarding the orientation phase.
For the preparation of your enrollment and arrival in Paderborn, please read the admission letter and the other information materials, which we will send to you in the course of June 2025 carefully.
Pre-Arrival Information for International Master's Students
Information and support letters for winter semester 2026 (PDF-Download)
Enrolment and Visa Information (for personal information and as proof for visa application/ entry to Germany etc.)
Short Guide for International Students (contains also an overview of options in case of a delayed study start!)
Webmeetings for new students of the winter term 2026
Preparational Webmeeting "Getting Started!"
Topics: Visa Issues; Enrolment; Health Insurance; Housing; Working and more
Host: International Office
Date:17 July 2026 at 1pm (German summer time UCT +2)
Adobe Connect: https://webconf.vc.dfn.de/gettingstarted/
Webinar„How to find accommodation in Germany”
An online talk for international students on finding accommodation in Germany, featuring valuable tips and information on cultural characteristics of Germans that you should bear in mind during your search.
Date: 21.08.2026, 10am -11am (German summer time UCT +2)
Hosted by “Studierendenwerk Paderborn”
Microsoft Teams-Meeting
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/360129668333072?p=xs4BQXtqHJAi7Hk3TP
Meeting-ID: 360 129 668 333 072
Passcode: PH9Vb695
Webinar “Jobsearch in Germany – for international students”
Useful tips and advice on job hunting for international students. Where can I look for jobs, and what should a good job application look like in Germany? Anke Migula from the Studierendenwerk’ social counselling service and Arefeh Shirzadsibeni, a student tutor, share valuable insights and experiences to make your job search easier.
Hosted by “Studierendenwerk Paderborn”
11.09.2026, 10-11:30am (German summer time UCT +2)
Microsoft Teams-Meeting
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/320527558868801?p=6y66r8a8EnZzZfZkzt
Meeting-ID: 320 527 558 868 801
Passcode: UQ7hA7zk
Buddy Program of ASV
The ASV (Foreign Students Representation) is offering a buddy program to new international students. You will need to sign up by e-mail. For more information watch here: https://groups.uni-paderborn.de/asv/care-projects/
Welcome and information event from ASV (Foreign Students Union)
https://groups.uni-paderborn.de/asv/de/events/
Orientation after Arrival for International Master's Students:
Faculty for Electrical Engineering, Informatics and Mathematics (EIM)
(Master's Courses of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering)
Welcome Days - Fakultät für Elektrotechnik, Informatik und Mathematik | Universität Paderborn
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics
International Economics and Management
Master's Start of Studies - Faculty of Business Administration and Economics | Paderborn University
Faculty of Science:
Applied Neurosciences in Sports and Exercise
https://sug.uni-paderborn.de/en/studium/sportwissenschaft/anse/
Material Science
https://groups.uni-paderborn.de/fs-materialsscience/New_students.html
Physics
https://fsrphysik.de/o-woche/
Optoelectronics and Photonics (Orientation in cooperation with faculty EIM)
Welcome Days - Fakultät für Elektrotechnik, Informatik und Mathematik | Universität Paderborn
Faculty of Arts and Humanities:
English and American Literary and Cultural Studies
Schedule_KW_international_orientation_SS_25.pdf
General Information:
How to create an uni-account and a PAUL-account
After the enrolment is completed, you will receive an initial password from the IMT and the uni-account and the PAUL account can be created then. For the account creation, please download this PDF-manual and follow the instructions accordingly. Extended information can be found on the webpages if the IMT: https://imt.uni-paderborn.de/en/uni-account . The Notebook Cafe in building I0 offers personal advise regarding uni-account related issues.
How to register for courses
Universität Paderborn - Course registration periods (uni-paderborn.de)
NOTE: New students can only register during the 2nd course registration period.
PAUL-Tutorials
PAUL Introduction (1/6): First Steps In PAUL: https://youtu.be/fXu5YvtNql0
PAUL Introduction (2/6): Module Registration: https://youtu.be/N_3arzVXPOc
PAUL Introduction (3/6): Course Registration: https://youtu.be/U0jVRcSBHgE
PAUL Introduction (4/6): Exam Registration: https://youtu.be/R778JA4Zp8w
PAUL Introduction (5/6): Deregistration Exam & Course Achievement: https://youtu.be/kgYBUgRl2pg
PAUL Introduction (6/6): Deregistration Module & Course: https://youtu.be/2-V3lX5xYbk
Online Learning Plattform PANDA
Homepage: https://panda.uni-paderborn.de/?lang=en
Video-Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW6UCJVKagg&feature=emb_logo