The regular application deadline for the winter semester 2025/26 at Paderborn University ends on Sunday, 21 September. All those who apply by this deadline can benefit from the comprehensive orientation programme for the start of their studies – especially from the orientation week, which starts on Tuesday, 7 October, with the central Freshers Welcome Ceremony. Lectures start on Monday, 13 October.

However, for those interested in studying at short notice, there is still the opportunity to apply for admission-free degree programmes until 15 October. The deadline extension applies to programmes in all fields of study at the university: Natural Sciences, Health and Sport, Economics, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics, Language, Literature, Culture, Art, Media, Music, Textiles, Teaching, Humanities and Social Sciences. "We would like to offer high school graduates who are still undecided about their choice of degree programme an additional opportunity to come to Paderborn University now," explains Prof. Dr. Beate Flath, Vice President for Teaching, Studies and Quality Management.

Paderborn University would like to point out that participation in the orientation programme and registration for courses will only be possible after enrollment has been completed and that these may no longer be fully available for those who decide to come at short notice. Individual counselling by the Central Student Advisory Service is possible at any time. An overview of all admission-free degree programmes at Paderborn University as well as further explanations can be found on the study-offer-website.

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