Established in 1972, the 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 52-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 aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | University of Paderborn |
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Founded | 1972 |
Motto | Die Universität der Informationsgesellschaft The University for the Information Society |
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Address | Warburger Strasse 100 Paderborn 33098 North Rhine-Westphalia Germany |
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+49 (5251) 60 0 |
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+49 (5251) 604 000 |
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The following Universität Paderborn's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Universität Paderborn's academic range and degree level offering.
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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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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universität Paderborn's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universität Paderborn a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Universität Paderborn's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universität Paderborn.
Universität Paderborn has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).
Universität Paderborn is a public higher education institution.
Universität Paderborn is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universität Paderborn does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Universität Paderborn is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
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