Study start

When do the preliminary courses take place? Which courses do I have to take? What contact points and support services are there? Here you will find answers for a successful start to your studies.

Study or­gan­isa­tion

Student Services provides information on re-registration, changing degree programmes/subjects, taking a leave of absence, exmatriculation or cancelling a degree programme and provides forms/applications for various purposes relating to the organisation of studies.

Dates & dead­lines

We help you never miss a deadline again. Regardless of whether it's an application deadline for a change of subject, an overview of the lecture periods or the registration and cancellation deadlines for courses and examinations.

"PAUL" cam­pus man­age­ment sys­tem

Students can use the "PAUL" campus management system to register/deregister for modules, courses and examinations, view their achievements, submit applications and apply for another subject area or a Master's degree programme.

Ex­am­in­a­tions

Examination Management (PM) provides support with all examination-related questions relating to the degree programme. It provides information on examination deadlines and dates or on changes to the examination regulations. Admissions, registrations and withdrawals from examinations are processed and transcripts of records and certificates are issued.

Ex­am­in­a­tion reg­u­la­tions, con­tact points

Search for your degree programme on the page Study programmes A-Z. On the right-hand side of the screen you will find the examination regulations and the module catalogue. At the bottom of the programme page you will find "Contact" or "The right contact point for every request". Here you can find the right contact for your enquiry.

Re­cog­ni­tion of achieve­ments

If you want to change your degree programme/subject area or come to us from another university, you can have your previous achievements recognised at Paderborn University. This saves time and opens up new opportunities. Find out about the guidelines and procedures to organise your study time efficiently.

Stays abroad

Stays abroad not only broaden and deepen professional, cultural and linguistic knowledge - they offer new perspectives and points of view and are an unforgettable personal experience! Internships or studying abroad are possible. In any case, it is important to inform yourself in good time!

Mas­ter's pro­gramme

In addition to Bachelor's degree programmes, we also offer a variety of interdisciplinary Master's degree programmes. Regardless of whether you have already completed your Bachelor's degree with us or come from another university.

• Master's programme
• Transition to the Master's programme

Study­ing with a dis­ab­il­ity

We support you with your health impairments, chronic illnesses or disabilities so that you can participate in your studies in a self-determined way. Find out about compensation for disadvantages, take part in various events, meet like-minded people or get advice from the Service Centre.

Study­ing in the fam­ily without uni­ver­sity ex­per­i­ence

Are you the first person in your family to want to study? We can help you on your way: from tips for starting your studies to information on financing and counselling services.

Liv­ing

Stu­dent fin­an­cing

Gast­ro­nomy

Cam­pus map

Semester tick­et

Me­dia & Tech­no­logy

Print­ing, scan­ning & copy­ing

Men­tal health

Cul­ture, sport and leis­ure

Bi­cycle work­shop

Liv­ing in Pader­born