Online seminar "How do I apply correctly?"
Would you like to study at Paderborn University and have questions about the application process? Please take a look at our information video! You can download the corresponding presentation here.
Administrative processes and counselling services at a glance
Do you have questions about the administrative processes at Paderborn University?
A look at the"Formalities and Services" section might already answer them!
Con?sulta?tion by e-mail or phone for in?ter?na?tion?al de?gree seek?ing ap?plic?ants
You can also contact us by e-mail io(-)info(at)zv(dot)uni(-)Paderborn University(dot)de or by telephone.
(Please do not use this e-mail address for internal enquiries / messages)
You can reach our hotline for application enquiries at
+49 5251 60-1818 at the following times:
Consultation hours by phone | |
| Monday | 13.00 - 15.00 |
| Tuesday | 14.30 - 16.00 (in Ukrainian or Russian) |
| Wednesday | 10.00 - 12.00 |
| Thursdays | 09.00 - 11.00 a.m. |
| Friday | 13.00 - 15.00 |
Personal counselling by employees of the International Office
We will be happy to help you with any questions regarding the application, the degree programme or the DSH course. For a personal consultation, please visit us during the opening hours of the Service Centre, B0.140. Appointments for consultation hours can be made at the Service Centre or by email.
Please refer to the following table for our staff's office hours:
Please note the changed opening hours and the new location of the Infopoint!
| Subject area | Contact | Room | Office hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Info Point opening hours | Sandra Margies Kai-Uwe Nemenich Angelika Herzog
| B0.140 | Mon 11.00 - 12.30 Tue 10.00 - 12.00 + 13.00 - 15.00 Wed 10.00 - 12.00 + 13.00 - 15.00 Thu 10.00 - 12.00 + 13.00 - 15.00 Fri 11.00 - 12.30 |
| German-taught programs | Wolfgang Schramm (Mr) | I4.113 | Currently appointments will be given via mail registration Tue 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
| German-taught programs | Simone Rudolph Brand?o | I4.110 | Currently appointments will be given via mail registration Wed 1.30 -2.30pm |
Enrolment issues and student advice for English-taught Master’s degree programs
| Matthias Funayama- Thordsen (Mr) | I4.119 | Office hours (no appointment needed): Thursday 10am - 11:30 am (10 minutes timeslots) or by appointment via e-mail registration |
| Admissions and applications for English-taught Master’s degree programs | Sucia Mih | I4.119 | Office hours: Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 or by appointment via email |
| DSH Course | Semih Afacan (Mr)
Mara K?sters (Mrs)
| I4.122
I4.122
| Currently appointments will be given via mail registration Mon and Tue 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Currently appointments will be given via mail registration Wed 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Thu 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
| Preparatory course (Studienkolleg) | Sevilay Ayka? | I4.110 | Thu 13.00 - 14.00 or Currently appointments will be given via mail registration |
| Refugees | Volker Verhoff | I4.107 | Currently appointments will be given via mail registration Wed 10.00 am - 11.30 am Thu 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm |
Please note that you need a power of attorney if you wish to act on behalf of another person or obtain information for another person.
Social Media
International Office:
You can find out about events and news from the world of the International Office on our general Facebook page. Please understand that we cannot offer individual counselling on Facebook.
DSH courses:
Are you a DSH course participant or are you interested in the DSH courses? Or are you interested in the current offers for learning German (study-related German courses, writing counselling)? Follow the Instagram account of the ZfS (Centre for Language Teaching).
International degree students:
On the InRegio Facebook page, international degree students can find out about offers from the region and career-related topics.