Gain international experience in Paderborn

Due to increasing globalisation, internationalisation experience is increasingly taken for granted in academic and professional activities. It is possible to gain internationalisation experience even without long stays abroad, so take advantage of the many opportunities offered by the Faculty.

Mul­ti­lin­gual study pro­grammes

Choose one of our international degree programmes. Whether Spanish, French or English, the choice is yours. However, you will not only learn other languages, but also other economic areas and work cultures.

In­ter­na­tion­al mod­ules

Take courses in English or attend lectures by foreign guest lecturers. There are also modules that deal with global markets, multinational companies and other countries. An overview of English-language modules can be found in the module catalogue under "Courses in English available for exchange students".

Ex­cur­sions and vir­tu­al learn­ing

Short stays abroad are integrated into some modules. These can be excursions, participation in competitions, presentations of results or blended intensive programmes (BIPs). These modules often also include virtual collaboration in international teams.

Ex­pand lan­guage skills

Every semester, the ZfS offers around 70 courses in up to 20 languages at various levels. The programme is supplemented by intensive courses during the semester break and a tandem programme.

Ac­com­pa­ny­ing in­ter­na­tion­al stu­dents

Get to know students from other countries, improve your language skills, have fun and gain intercultural competences in an uncomplicated way: Take advantage of one of the programmes to get into conversation with international students.

Sup­port­ing refugees

The Buddy Programme was developed at Paderborn University to give refugee students the opportunity to improve their German language skills outside of the classroom and to promote their integration into German society.