Your Uni Paderborn!
Hey you!
Are you ready for the next step? Paderborn University is waiting for you! Here you will not only find a first-class education, but also a lively community that welcomes you with open arms.
Why Paderborn University?
Why Paderborn University?
🎓 Top education
Our more than 70 degree courses are practical and future-oriented. Whether it’s engineering, business, culture or IT – we’ll give you the know-how you need. Let us advise you if you are still unsure about which direction to take.
- 🌍 Internationally networked
Experience a cosmopolitan university with many exchange programs and international students. You can easily spend a semester abroad on the vast majority of degree programs, and we support you in planning and transferring your credits abroad. - 🚀 Innovative and modern
High-tech labs, modern libraries and digital learning platforms – with us you learn with the latest technologies. - 🫶🏻 Strong community
Over 17,000 students make Paderborn University a place where you quickly feel at home. Our student committee (AStA) organizes the legendary summer festival and many other events. - 🌱 Sustainability
Together, we take responsibility for the here and now and for future generations. Take a look at our lecture series “UPB for Future” or find out more about our sustainability focus areas.
Tell us more…
“The university is informal, I really like that – and the view from the H-Tower! My favorite seminar is definitely Event Physics!” – Tristan, 21
“There aren’t many universities that offer art in the summer semester. Paderborn was by far the best choice for me.” – Rijetha, 20
“I love the meadow by the Audimax when the weather is nice. What I really like about Paderborn is that everything is so easy to get to.” – Natali, 22
“Paderborn is a campus university – it’s so practical because I can go straight from the sports hall to the canteen and then to the lecture.” – Georg, 22
“For me, Paderborn University means community, that you don’t have to do it alone and that you make friends for life.” – Fabio, 23
Get more out of your university life and get involved in one of our many initiatives or university groups!
Lichtblick arthouse cinema
You look in vain for an arthouse cinema in Paderborn. Our media studies students wanted to change that with the association Programmkino Lichtblick e.V. in 2003. Selected films are presented on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. in a unique nationwide cooperation at Pollux by Cineplex Paderborn.
E-Sports University
Whether you're a dedicated pro gamer or just interested in e-sports and the community, you'll find like-minded people to share your passion for gaming and games with. We have teams in the following games: League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Rocket League, Valorant, Hearthstone and many more.
Eurobiz e.V.
If you are interested in making friends worldwide and having lots of fun with international students, then just come to our office and join Eurobiz! We meet every Tuesday at 19:00 in SP2 0 101 during the lecture period.
oikos Paderborn:
Do you want to be part of a change? At oikos, you can exchange ideas about sustainability, discuss it and implement various projects. We organize company visits, workshops, lectures and simulation games. Just come to the weekly meeting on Mondays at 5 pm at P9.
Uniradio L'UniCo:
L'UniCo is the campus radio station of Paderborn University, run by students, for everyone! You can listen to L'UniCo around the clock, free of advertising, via the Internet and via FM on 89.4 from the university campus in the Paderborn district and beyond. Join us and gain practical experience in (music) editorial work, moderation, marketing and technology.
UPBracing
The UPBRacing team develops and builds racing cars! Thanks to interdisciplinary collaboration between a wide range of specialist areas, the racing cars are developed, simulated, designed and manufactured within around six months, and then compete at international events.
