# Universität Paderborn

> public · Paderborn · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe | May 31 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). EARLY deadline — earlier than most German universities. All international non-EU applicants (German- and English-taught). |
| SoSe (German-taught) | Jan 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). |
| SoSe (English-taught master's) | Nov 30 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Extended docs deadline: Jan 15. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Paderborn
- **Region:** Nordrhein-Westfalen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** natural-sciences, computer-science, engineering, humanities, economics, arts
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-paderborn.de
- **Address:** Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Paderborn is in eastern Westphalia, a mid-sized city with a strong tech and engineering reputation driven by Siemens and other manufacturing leaders. Student life is pragmatic rather than bohemian—the focus is on careers and internships. Living costs are low, housing is available, and job market access is direct through the city's industry connections.

## Strengths

- Public university with zero tuition for international students, unlike private German alternatives or Baden-Württemberg's €1,500 per semester non-EU fee.
- Covers computer science, engineering, natural sciences, economics, humanities, and arts — broad choice for CIS applicants from technical and social backgrounds.
- An EU degree from Germany opens access to an 18-month job-seeker visa after graduation to stay and find work.
- Nordrhein-Westfalen is Germany's most populous Bundesland, home to dense small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) industry and strong internship networks in engineering and IT.
- Paderborn is a mid-size university city with a lower cost of living than Munich or Frankfurt, reducing day-to-day expenses.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is moderate and reachable for CIS applicants who have prepared at B2 level.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German — a non-EU school leaver without C1 German will face a significant language barrier in daily study.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before full degree admission, adding one year and extra cost.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of around €11,904 for the year before a visa is issued — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Paderborn is a smaller city; internship and part-time job options are more limited compared to Düsseldorf, Cologne, or other NRW metropolitan centres.
- International students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, which limits earning potential to supplement living costs.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €330–445
- **Private housing:** €360–445
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Paderborn
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Paderborn. 7 complexes in Paderborn + Hamm + Lippstadt. Single flats €340–445/mo; shared flats €330–430/mo; one-room flats €420–630/mo. Warm rent includes utilities + internet. Deposit ~€400.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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