Paderborn University
Paderborn, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- —
- International students
- 18%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1972
Overview
Paderborn University (Universität Paderborn) is a public research university located in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It offers approximately 70 degree programmes across five faculties: Arts and Humanities, Business Administration and Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics. With around 15,946 students (May 2026) and 69.5 million euros in third-party research funding (2025), the university is known for excellence in quantum research, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.
Fields of study
- Natural Sciences
- Health and Sports
- Business Administration and Economics
- Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Language, Literature and Culture
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Arts, Media, Music and Textiles
- Education and Teacher Training
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- bewerbung@upb.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
As a public university in North Rhine-Westphalia, Paderborn University does not charge tuition fees for standard degree programmes. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) each semester.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additive Manufacturing (opens in a new tab)English | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.