History
With its modern and successful profile, the university ties in with the university tradition of the city of Paderborn. In 1614 the first Westphalian university - with a theological and a philosophical faculty - was founded by the prince bishop Dietrich von Fürstenberg in Paderborn, which was continued after the secularization in the state of Prussia as a church university.
Education
We offer 63 degree programs at bachelor and master level. Additionally, teacher education programs play an important role in Paderborn.
Research
Not only our key research areas are recognised for their excellent and innovative research. Our 255 professors and their research staff in five faculties are the backbone of multifaceted and outstanding research activities.
Career
The Central Student Advisory Service of the University of Paderborn advises prospective students and students on all matters relating to their studies. We offer the following contact points:
- General Course Guidance
- Psychosocial counseling
- Advice on studying with impairment
- Career Service
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Student services
The Central University Administration of the University of Paderborn is responsible for the administrative, legal and planning duties of the university, and ensures the most efficient use of available resources. We aim to balance the legal framework and regulations with the interests of research and education, providing the necessary basis for a successful academic operation.
Housing services
With over 20,300 students, 255 professors and a library that is open 350 days a year, our compact campus university provides a friendly, green, connected environment with excellent services for student life.
Library services
In order to accommodate items which may not be taken into the book and reading areas (eg bags, rucksacks) in accordance with § 5 of the Library Regulations, 708 lockers in different sizes are available in the entrance area of the library for safekeeping.
ICT services
- Thee IMT tries to answer your inquiries and concerns as fast as possible and properly and offers different channels for contacting.
- You can reach us by e-mail at any time. We can be reached by phone and in person during the service hours.
Medical services
The working group Healthy University sees itself as a steering committee, which consists of institutions and areas of the university, which deal in a direct, but also in the broader sense with the topic of health in the setting university.
Campus life
With over 20,300 students, 255 professors and a library that is open 350 days a year, our compact campus university provides a friendly, green, connected environment with excellent services for student life.
Sports facilities
The Paderborn student group Eurobiz works on the orientation program together with the International Office and organizes most excursions. Many of the Eurobiz members are volunteers who have studied abroad themselves or plan to stay abroad. They very much enjoy assisting the exchange students in Paderborn and organizing community undertakings. Eurobiz offers all of the following:Sporting events (soccer, volleyball, etc.), parties, and other free time activities (bbqs, etc.)
Student clubs
The General Student Committee (AStA) is an organ of the written student body. He represents the student body, implements the resolutions of the Student Parliament (StuPa) and carries out the day-to-day administration of the student body. The AStA consists of the Chair, the Vice Chair and the Speaker. Below you will find information about all current papers.