About Paderborn University
Paderborn University is a public research university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1972. It calls itself "the university for the information society" and has about 17,000 students.
Paderborn is especially strong in computer science, electrical engineering and systems engineering. Its Heinz Nixdorf Institute is well known for research in intelligent technical systems, and the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum next to campus is described as the world's largest computer museum.
- Founded
- 1972
- Type
- Public
- Students
- 16,980 (2024/25)
- Location
- Paderborn, NRW
- Known for
- Computer science, engineering
All courses at Paderborn University (30)
Postgraduate (30)
Location: Paderborn, Germany
Paderborn, Germany
Paderborn is a historic, green university town in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, with a cathedral dating back over 1,000 years. It is smaller and cheaper than big German cities, and it has good rail links to Dortmund, Düsseldorf and Hanover.
For international students
Paderborn welcomes students from Pakistan, especially for English-taught master's programmes in computer science and engineering. Most programmes start in October (winter semester), and some also in April.
Public universities in North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland do not charge tuition fees for most degree programmes, including for students from Pakistan; you only pay a semester contribution (usually a few hundred euros per semester), which often includes a public transport ticket. For the German student visa you will need your admission letter, proof of funds (usually a blocked account, "Sperrkonto", covering one year of living costs) and health insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paderborn University free for international students?
Paderborn is a public university in North Rhine-Westphalia, so most programmes have no tuition fee. You pay a semester contribution of a few hundred euros.
What is Paderborn University known for?
Computer science, electrical engineering and systems engineering.
When does the semester start?
The winter semester starts in October; some programmes also admit students for the summer semester in April.
Can Pakistani students apply?
Yes. Contact us on WhatsApp and we will help with the application and German student visa.
Sources: uni-paderborn.de, en.wikipedia.org