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!

3 reas­ons for study­ing abroad at the Fac­ulty of Busi­ness Ad­min­is­tra­tion and Eco­nom­ics

In­ter­na­tion­al net­work

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.

In­ter­na­tion­al mo­bil­ity

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.

In­ter­na­tion­al mar­kets

Companies now greatly value experience abroad. They are important in a globalised market environment and promote flexibility and adaptability.

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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Double mas­ter pro­grammes

Double Master's programmes enable students to complete a degree at their home university as well as another degree at a university abroad.

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Module selection and registration

The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics is particularly important for all exchange students when it comes to choosing modules. 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. Most modules consist of various sub-modules, which cannot be attended independently, but can only be passed as a whole.

It is particularly important for students studying abroad that the modules do not have any repeat examinations. In addition, they are only offered once per academic year (with a few exceptions). This means that if a module is not passed, it must be repeated in its entirety. This is not possible again in the same academic year, so choose your modules so 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.

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.

To the module catalogue

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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First registration phase

As the first registration for the modules is actually only possible after 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.

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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.

From Vi­et­nam to Europe: Study­ing in Pader­born

Binh Thanh Chu from Vietnam spent her winter semester 2015/16 at Paderborn University. Sponsored by the Erasmus+ programme, the 27-year-old spent six months away from her home country in Germany. She now works in the Vietnamese branch of a Singaporean marketing and sales company.

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Back to Pader­born from Ja­pan for the Mas­ter's pro­gramme

In September 2013, Kosuke Suto came to Paderborn University for the first time as a student for eleven months as part of a semester abroad. Back in Japan, however, he realised that he was not able to immerse himself so deeply in the German language and culture at first. Without further ado, Kosuke decided to return to Paderborn for his Master's degree.

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Con­tact us

Internationalisierungszentrum Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Faculty of Business Administration and Economics

The Office of International Affairs at the faculty supports all incoming and outgoing students in academic matters.

Room Q0.319
Paderborn University
Warburger Str. 100
33098 Paderborn
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Opening hours

Tue., Wed.

13:00 - 14:00 h

Consultation hours only take place during the lecture period.