Di­versity at Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

Recognising and appreciating the different living and working conditions of its members are essential cornerstones of Paderborn University's value orientation. Heterogeneous social, cultural and/or educational backgrounds are reflected in a diversity of skills and abilities, all of which are justified and contribute to the success of the university as an educational institution. Equal opportunities and educational equity are an integral part of the university's understanding of diversity. Paderborn University's concept of diversity includes the dimensions listed in the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG), such as ethnic origin/nationality, age, mental and physical impairment, religion and ideology, and expands it to include the dimension of social background.

Further information on our understanding of diversity can be found here.

Gender equality work is an independent field of action that is the responsibility of the Central Gender Equality Officer. You can find more information on the diversity dimension of gender here.

Students in lecture hall G at Paderborn University.

Di­versity in study­ing and teach­ing

Workstations in the library of Paderborn University.

Di­versity in re­search

[TranslBlooming forsythia, in the background blurred buildings of Paderborn University.

Fields of ac­tion and of­fers

Seven people outside on the campus of Paderborn University.

Anti-dis­crim­in­a­tion

Con­tact and ad­vice centres

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News & Dates

02.12.2025

Com­ing Out Day on 02.12.2025

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21.11.2025

Pader­born Uni­ver­sity joins "RE­SPECT!" cam­paign

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18.06.2025

New event series "Kneipenge­flüster - Meet sci­ence at the pub"

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27.05.2025

Di­versity Day on the 27th of May 2025

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Cer­ti­fic­ates

audit family-friendly university

On 22 November 2005, Paderborn University was the first university in North Rhine-Westphalia to be awarded the basic certificate for the audit family-friendly university.

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audit diversity-friendly university

On 15 March 2023, the Board of Trustees of berufundfamilie awards Paderborn University the certificate for the audit vielfaltsgerechte hochschule.

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TOTAL E-QUALITY

Paderborn University received the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for the first time in 2009 for its equal opportunities-orientated personnel policy.

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Diversity Charter

Paderborn University signed the "Diversity Charter" in October 2011.

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Charter on reconciling work and care

Paderborn University signed the "Charter for Reconciling Work and Care" in April 2023.

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[Translate to English:] Logo Zertifikat ?audit familiengerechte hochschule“
Logo "audit vielfaltgerechte hochschule" certificate
Logo of the "TOTAL E-QUALITY" initiative
Logo of the "Charter of Diversity" voluntary commitment
Charter on Reconciliation of Work and Care

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