Theologische Fakultät Paderborn
Paderborn, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1614
Overview
The Theologische Fakultät Paderborn is a state-recognised higher education institution founded in 1614, operated under the auspices of the Archiepiscopal See of Paderborn. It is the oldest university in Westphalia and offers outstanding academic programmes in Catholic Theology and Philosophy. Twelve ordinary and two extraordinary professorial chairs support research and teaching across biblical, historical, systematic, and practical theology as well as philosophy. Programmes include the Magister/Magistra Theologiae, doctorate, licentiate, and habilitation. The faculty is active in Erasmus+ international exchange and maintains numerous academic cooperations.
Fields of study
- Catholic Theology
- Philosophy
- Biblical Theology
- Systematic Theology
- Historical Theology
- Practical Theology
Accreditation: State of North Rhine-Westphalia; Holy See (Pope Paul VI, 1966)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Winter semester: 1 September; Summer semester: 1 March
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studienreferat@thf-paderborn.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
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / semester
No tuition fees are charged. A semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of 246.80 EUR per semester (WiSe 2026/27) is payable, comprising 226.80 EUR mobility contribution (includes Deutschlandsemesterticket) and 20.00 EUR student union fee.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lizentiat Katholische Theologie (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Magisterstudium Katholische Theologie (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Promotionsstudium Katholische Theologie (opens in a new tab)German · On Campus | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.