Paderborn University

Paderborn University is one of the mid-sized universities in Germany with a strong focus on research and transfer. Our five faculties - Arts and Humanities, Business Administration and Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics - offer 70 study programmes. In addition, there are about 166 subject combinations in the field of teacher training.

Within our key research areas, Paderborn University has made a name for itself with internationally recognised excellence in research. While always keeping society's needs in mind, scientists at Paderborn University are working on the technologies of the future. Research at Paderborn University is characterised by the development of sustainable solutions for the pressing challenges of our time. Cooperations with other universities, companies, and research associations - nationally and internationally - contribute to our University's excellent networks and infrastructure.

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Find a suit­able de­gree pro­gramme

We offer numerous Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes with various subject combinations. Discover our attractive range of degree programmes and find the right option for your future. Curious?

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16980
students
Date: November 2024
65.5 MM €
in third-party funding
Date: December 2023
300 +
spin-offs from our university
Date: July 2023

News

04.07.2025

"Study to make a dif­fer­ence.": New Pader­born Uni­ver­sity bus takes off

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04.07.2025

"Big Five": Spe­cial HR award for Pader­born Uni­ver­sity pro­fess­or

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04.07.2025

Premiere of "Cam­pus Cham­pi­ons" tour­na­ment: ball game vari­ety at Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

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03.07.2025

Hon­our­ing young sci­ent­ists: Pader­born Uni­ver­sity awards Gradu­ate Schol­ar­ships 2025

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02.07.2025

Fo­cus on equal­ity: Pader­born Uni­ver­sity with top po­s­i­tions in the CEWS Rank­ing 2025

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30.06.2025

Bel­gi­um Centre sup­ports sus­tain­able uni­ver­sity pro­ject

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26.06.2025

New Head of the Cam­pus OWL Li­ais­on Of­fice in New York vis­its Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

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26.06.2025

Pader­born Uni­ver­sity be­comes a mem­ber of the "MINT Zukun­ft schaf­fen!" ini­ti­at­ive

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24.06.2025

20 years of "audit fam­ily-friendly uni­ver­sity": Pader­born Uni­ver­sity re­ceives com­pat­ib­il­ity cer­ti­fic­ate with dis­tinc­tion

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20.06.2025

"QuSine": Pader­born Uni­ver­sity spin-off re­ceives fund­ing from the Fed­er­al Agency for Leap In­nov­a­tions

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20.06.2025

Over 87 mil­lion euros in ven­ture cap­it­al for start-ups in the OWL re­gion

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20.06.2025

Pader­born East­er Run 2025: Pader­born Uni­ver­sity once again im­presses with strong team per­form­ance

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Events

07.07.2025 - 07.07.2025

Lec­ture series of the De­part­ment of Eng­lish and Amer­ic­an Stud­ies

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07.07.2025 - 07.07.2025

Lec­ture: "Chris­ti­an re­mem­brance en­deav­ours and in­ter­re­li­gious memory train­ing"

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08.07.2025 - 08.07.2025

Lunch ex­change for doc­tor­al can­did­ates

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08.07.2025 - 08.07.2025

In­ter­na­tion­al Tues­day: Vul­ner­able and refugee re­search­ers and stu­dents

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08.07.2025 - 08.07.2025

Guest lec­ture: "Early child­hood edu­ca­tion, care and up­bring­ing in the USA"

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08.07.2025 - 08.07.2025

Lec­ture series: Ele­ment­ary on­to­lo­gies and me­dia between politi­cisa­tion and de­pol­it­i­cisa­tion

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Study pro­grammes, Teach­ing and PAUL

The range of courses offered at Paderborn University is very diverse. With study programmes that are, to date, unique in Germany, we provide offers that are just as exceptional as our students. Many study programmes also have international profiles ¨C which means that our graduates make a good impression all over the world.

Teaching at Paderborn University is defined by quality ¨C as well as by the dedication and motivation of our academics.

Our campus management system PAUL guides you through your studies and teaching.

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Re­search

Fundamental, application-oriented, interdisciplinary and internationally oriented: research at Paderborn University is a team effort dedicated to the great questions of the future. We are building sustainable values and innovations, making them accessible to society, business, and industry.

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Trans­fer

At Paderborn University, researchers and students work together in numerous collaborations with partners in business, society, politics, and culture. We create space for open discourse and pave the way for innovative ideas. Our University has one of the highest spin-off rates in the state of North-Rhine Westphalia.

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In­ter­na­tion­al

A strong network around the globe: we want to tackle societal challenges in cooperation with international partners. In order to advance our internationalisation, we at Paderborn University make an effort to focus on global orientation and create a campus that provides space for intercultural encounters.

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Key top­ics in re­search

Quantum Research

Quantum Re­search

For many years, the study of the smallest particles of light has been one of the key research areas of Paderborn University. Recognized experts conduct excellent fundamental research in order to shape the future through concrete applications. Thus, they are decisively advancing quantum research in Germany and beyond.

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Artificial Intelligence

Ar­ti­fi­cial In­tel­li­gence

Artificial intelligence has long been a part of our lives. At Paderborn University, academics from various disciplines are researching the fundamentals and effects of AI in order to make human-machine interaction both useful and transparent for society.

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High Per­form­ance Com­put­ing

The "Noctua 2" and "Otus" supercomputer are the hearts of Paderborn University's high-performance computing centre. Our scientists use high-performance computing to set international standards in computer systems research. Researchers throughout Germany benefit from the computing capacities to conduct science at the highest level.

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Work­ing at Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

Paderborn University employs around 2,600 people from over 20 different nationalities in a lively working environment. We offer exciting employment opportunities, support for your personal development, and an inclusive working culture. Become part of a dynamic, international team!

 

Cer­ti­fic­ates

Audit Family-Friendly University

In 2005, Paderborn University underwent the audit family-friendly university and was awarded a certificate as the first university in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The certificate was confirmed with distinction in June 2025 in recognition of the university's long-standing commitment.

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HR Excellence in Research

In February 2025, Paderborn University was honoured with the ¡®HR Excellence in Research Award¡¯. With this award, the European Commission recognises universities and research institutions that systematically work to improve the working conditions of their researchers.

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DHV seal of approval for fair and transparent appointment negotiations

Paderborn University was awarded the DHV seal of approval for fair and transparent appointment negotiations by the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers (DHV) on 1 June 2024.

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HRK-Audit Internationalisation of Universities

Paderborn University has successfully completed the HRK-Audit Internationalisation of Universities on 27 November 2023.

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Charter for the Reconciliation of Career and Care

In April 2023, Paderborn University signed the Charter for reconciliation of career and care.

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Audit Diversity-Friendly University

On 15 March 2023, berufundfamilie¡¯s board of trustees awarded Paderborn University with the audit certificate.

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Diversity Charter & Association

In October 2011, Paderborn University signed the Diversity Charter.

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TOTAL E-QUALITY

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

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