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)

Application via Uni-Assist

Applicants for the following Bachelor's Programs (in German):

• Bsc. Chemie
• Bsc. Chemieingenieurwesen
• Bsc. Elektrotechnik
• Bsc. Informatik
• Bsc. International Business Studies
• Bsc. Maschinenbau
• Bsc. Wirtschaftsinformatik
• Bsc. Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen - Studienrichtung Elektrotechnik
• Bsc. Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen - Studienrichtung Maschinenbau
• Bsc. Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Applicants for the following Master's Programs (in German):

• Msc. Informatik
• Msc. Betriebswirtschaftslehre
• Msc International Business Studies
• Msc. Taxation, Accounting and Finance
• Msc. Management and Informations Systems
• Msc. Wirtschaftsinformatik
• Msc. Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen - Studienrichtung Maschinenbau
• Msc. Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen - Studienrichtung Elektrotechnik
• Msc. Maschinenbau
• Msc. Chemieingenieurwesen
• Msc. Elekrotechnik

Applicants for English Master's Programs:

• Msc. Electrical Systems Engineering
• Msc. Computer Engineering
• Msc. Computer Science
• Msc. Applied Neurosciences in Sports & Exercise
• Msc. Materials Science
• Msc. Optoelectronics and Photonics
• Msc. Physics

Please apply for the programs of the list above, regardless of your nationality, via the Uni-Assist Online Portal if you don't have a German University Entrance Qualification.

After logging in, select Application –-> Universities (Master) –-> North Rhine Westphalia –-> Paderborn.

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). Please note the application deadlines.

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.