Applicant groups

Not all those who acquired their University Entrance Qualification Abroad and would like to participate in a program at the University of Paderborn, must directly apply at the International office. It depends on the desired course of study and/or their nationality. You can find an overview in the following information.

Are you a foreigner who graduated at a German higher secondary school?

If you don't have a German citizenship, but have received your university entrance qualification from a German school inside or outside of Germany, apply for the program directly at the online portal of the admissions office. (Please initially supply a grade of 4,0; follow further instructions by email after registration in the online system.)

(Exceptions: Uni-Assist-Subject Programs)

Are you an EU Citizen?

If you are an EU citizen and are applying

• for an admission-free subject at the International Office (same application deadlines as for Non-EU Citizens) or
• for a subject with limited admission (NC-Subject), apply directly via the online portal of the admissions office (Please initially supply a grade of 4,0; follow further instructions by email after registration in the online system.) Find the application deadlines on their webpage (Summer semester 15th January; Winter semester 15th July). (Exceptions: Uni-Assist-Subject Programs) 

Are you comming from a country outside of the European Union?

If you are not German or a citizen of the EU and you have not received your University Entrance Qualification from a German school, apply for a program at the International Office. You need to submit your documents as hardcopies - online applications are neither possible nor accepted).

(Exceptions: Uni-Assist-Subject Programs)

Do you want to study at Paderborn University, but still need to learn German for qualifying yourself for a study course?

Provided you still need to acquire the required German language skills, you can initially, no matter your nationality, apply for a German preparatory course at the International Office. (Question 11, Application for Admission).

Applicant with Entrance Qualification for a Preparatory Study Program

The entrance requirements for the private law preparatory course at the University of Paderborn please refer directly to the preparatory program.

Applicant for a Phd Program / Doctoral Studies / Doctoral program

An application for enrollment as PhD student is at all times possible - on the other side the full semester fee will be falling due for enrollment. Before the application you should have successfully clarified the acceptance as Phd student with a professor of Paderborn University. With an attestation about this acceptance and the other necessary documents you are able to apply directly to the International Office.