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University of Paderborn

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world rank  438

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University Overview

Established in 1972, Universität Paderborn (University of Paderborn) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Paderborn (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Universität Paderborn is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Paderborn offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 53-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Universität Paderborn also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Paderborn's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Paderborn's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Paderborn' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Paderborn's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) University of Paderborn
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1972
Motto Die Universität der Informationsgesellschaft
The University for the Information Society
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Warburger Strasse 100
Paderborn
33098 North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
University of Paderborn's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Paderborn Phone Number (5251) 60 0
University of Paderborn Fax Number (5251) 604 000
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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Paderborn's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Paderborn is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Paderborn as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Paderborn Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Paderborn is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Paderborn's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Paderborn: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Paderborn Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Paderborn Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Paderborn categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Paderborn.



University of Paderborn: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

University of Paderborn Admission Info


University of Paderborn's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Paderborn is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Paderborn's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Paderborn has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Paderborn 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Paderborn's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Paderborn's Admission Office Admission Office

International Office, University of Paderborn
Paderborn 33098
(5251) 603 636


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Size and Profile

University of Paderborn Size and Profile


University of Paderborn's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Paderborn has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Paderborn's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Paderborn's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


University of Paderborn's Control Type Control Type

University of Paderborn is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Paderborn's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Paderborn is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Paderborn's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Paderborn's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Paderborn's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Paderborn adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Paderborn's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Paderborn is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Paderborn Facilities


University of Paderborn's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Paderborn's Library


University of Paderborn's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Paderborn's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Paderborn's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Paderborn Services


University of Paderborn's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Paderborn's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Paderborn's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Paderborn's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Paderborn's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Paderborn Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Paderborn Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität Paderborn's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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