Incoming - Faculty of Business Administration and Economics

Incoming: From the world to Paderborn

Visiting another country, living there and experiencing a completely different culture up close. That is the dream of many. So why not try studying abroad?

Studying abroad not only immerses you in a completely different culture, but you also make new friends and build up a network of international contacts. Here at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, we also promote the international mobility of our students so that you can improve both your foreign language skills and your subject knowledge through an extended learning programme. Companies now also highly value international experience. It is important in a globalised market environment and promotes flexibility and adaptability. Gain intercultural competence with us at Paderborn University!

Studying abroad at Paderborn University is always primarily coordinated by the International Office. The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics will only get in touch with you when it comes to choosing a course.

Studying at our faculty may differ in some aspects from studying at your home university. In order to give you an overview of all the important details, the university therefore supports you with various offers of help and information websites.

Knowledge for studying at the faculty

The modules at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics usually have a scope of 5 or 10 ECTS, with 1 ECTS point corresponding to approximately 30 semester hours per week. In addition, most modules consist of various sub-modules that cannot be attended individually and independently and can only be passed in their entirety.

It is particularly important for students studying abroad that the modules of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics do not have any repeat examinations. In addition, they are only offered once per academic year (with a few exceptions).

The last point in particular is important for study planning. If a module is not passed, it must be repeated in its entirety. However, this is no longer possible in the same academic year.

You should therefore choose your modules in such a way that your further course of study does not depend on a single module examination. This applies in particular if you would like to switch to a further study cycle following your degree programme or if a scholarship is linked to successful module examinations.

Module selection

The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics is particularly important for all exchange students when it comes to choosing modules. The university offers a number of useful tools to help you find the right modules for you and your degree programme.

The module catalogue

With a few exceptions, exchange students are generally able to take the full range of modules on offer. You can always view the current range of modules in the module catalogue. In the module catalogue, select the appropriate semester and a suitable degree programme and all available courses will be displayed automatically.

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Module registration

There are two registration phases for modules at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics each semester. The first registration phase before the actual start of the semester is intended to allow students to register for modules at an early stage. In the second registration phase, it is then possible to adjust previous registrations.

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The registration phases

The first registration phase

As the first registration for the modules is not actually possible until you arrive in Paderborn, the Internationalisation Office will send you a file with which you can select up to 45 ECTS in advance. If you have not yet received a file for the first module selection phase, please contact the Internationalisation Office.

The second registration phase

Once you have registered independently on our online portal PAUL, you can register for the courses in the second registration phase. You will receive detailed information about PAUL in the introductory event shortly before the start of the semester.

Support services for international students

Starting a degree programme at a new university, especially in a foreign country, can be quite overwhelming under certain circumstances. However, to make it easier for you to start your studies, the Faculty regularly organises an information event for exchange students at the beginning of each semester. You will be informed about all the important dates and interesting facts about studying at the Faculty. You will also be introduced to contact persons who can support you with various topics during the rest of the semester.

If you are looking for a platform where you can socialise with other (exchange) students, the International Office, together with Eurobiz, offers a number of activities. In addition to numerous day and weekend excursions, country evenings, football and volleyball tournaments, barbecues and parties are also organised. You will also have the opportunity to get to know exchange and Eurobiz students better at a weekly get-together.

You can find more information about support during your stay here.

Your options for studying at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics

Semester abroad

Probably the best-known option for studying abroad is the semester abroad. At Paderborn University, applications for this are organised centrally via the International Office.

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M. Sc. International Economics and Management

The M.Sc. International Economics and Management is a two-year Master's degree programme that can be studied entirely in English, with course content from the fields of Economics and Management.

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