Orientation
Welcome to Paderborn!
At this point we would like to give you quick access to frequently requested topics concerning your stay at Paderborn University.
Summer semester: 01 April – 30 September 2026
Campus Orientation: 06 April – 10 April 10 2026
Begin of lecture period: 13 April 2026
Please note also the information on the webpage of the "Zentrale Studienberatung" (lit. Central Study Counselling Service) regarding the orientation phase.
For the preparation of your enrollment and arrival in Paderborn, please read the admission letter and the other information materials, which we will send to you in the course of June 2025 carefully.
Pre-Arrival Information for International Master's Students
Information and support letters for summer semester 2026 (PDF-Download)
Enrollment Information (for personal information and as proof for visa application etc.)
Short Guide for International Students (contains also an overview of options in case of a delayed study start!)
Late Arrival Information (for visa application and entry to Germany)
Webmeeting for new students of the summer term 2026
Preparational Webmeeting "Getting Started!" from 16 January 2026 at 1pm. (German winter time UCT +1)
Topics: Visa Issues; Enrolment; Health Insurance; Housing; Working and more
Participation: Via Adobe Connect: https://webconf.vc.dfn.de/gettingstarted/
During the meeting you are welcome to ask questions via the chat function. The meeting will be recorded. We will also send the link of the recording to you afterwards and publishing it here. In case that you have concerns regarding your personal data, it is also fine not to use your realname.
Buddy Program of ASV
The ASV (Foreign Students Representation) is offering a buddy program to new international students. You will need to sign up by e-mail. For more information watch here: https://groups.uni-paderborn.de/asv/care-projects/
Welcome and information event from ASV (Foreign Students Union)
https://groups.uni-paderborn.de/asv/de/events/
Orientation after Arrival for International Master's Students:
Faculty for Electrical Engineering, Informatics and Mathematics (EIM)
(Master's Courses of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering)
Welcome Days - Fakult?t für Elektrotechnik, Informatik und Mathematik | Universit?t Paderborn
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics
International Economics and Management
Master's Start of Studies - Faculty of Business Administration and Economics | Paderborn University
Faculty of Science:
Applied Neurosciences in Sports and Exercise
https://sug.uni-paderborn.de/en/studium/sportwissenschaft/anse/
Material Science
https://groups.uni-paderborn.de/fs-materialsscience/New_students.html
Physics
https://fsrphysik.de/o-woche/
Optoelectronics and Photonics (Orientation in cooperation with faculty EIM)
Welcome Days - Fakult?t für Elektrotechnik, Informatik und Mathematik | Universit?t Paderborn
Faculty of Arts and Humanities:
English and American Literary and Cultural Studies
Schedule_KW_international_orientation_SS_25.pdf
General Information:
How to create an uni-account and a PAUL-account
After the enrolment is completed, you will receive an initial password from the IMT and the uni-account and the PAUL account can be created then. For the account creation, please download this PDF-manual and follow the instructions accordingly. Extended information can be found on the webpages if the IMT: https://imt.uni-paderborn.de/en/uni-account . The Notebook Cafe in building I0 offers personal advise regarding uni-account related issues.
How to register for courses
Universit?t Paderborn - Course registration periods (uni-paderborn.de)
NOTE: New students can only register during the 2nd course registration period.
PAUL-Tutorials
PAUL Introduction (1/6): First Steps In PAUL: https://youtu.be/fXu5YvtNql0
PAUL Introduction (2/6): Module Registration: https://youtu.be/N_3arzVXPOc
PAUL Introduction (3/6): Course Registration: https://youtu.be/U0jVRcSBHgE
PAUL Introduction (4/6): Exam Registration: https://youtu.be/R778JA4Zp8w
PAUL Introduction (5/6): Deregistration Exam & Course Achievement: https://youtu.be/kgYBUgRl2pg
PAUL Introduction (6/6): Deregistration Module & Course: https://youtu.be/2-V3lX5xYbk
Online Learning Plattform PANDA
Homepage: https://panda.uni-paderborn.de/?lang=en
Video-Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW6UCJVKagg&feature=emb_logo
Entry Visa
The University has no possibility to speed up the processing of the visa application in the embassies. We would like to point out that, although enrolment is already possible without a visa, you have to be present in Paderborn for your studies! Please note also that an existing enrollment at a German university does not improve your chances of obtaining a study visa. For the visa application your notice of admission is sufficient.
Accommodation
The student residences are managed by the Studierendenwerk Paderborn. Here you can find the application form for accommodation. We would like to point out here that the International Office has no influence on the allocation of places of residence and does not arrange places of residence itself. Further information on finding accommodation can be found here!