Outgoing - Faculty of Business Administration and Economics

Outgoing: From Paderborn to the world

More than a quarter of all German students spend some time studying abroad. And the trend is rising. For good reasons: While studying abroad, you can improve your foreign language and subject knowledge through an extended range of courses. You get to know other people and cultures and develop your own personality and intercultural skills. At the same time, you promote your own mobility and openness. Nowadays, companies also greatly value experience abroad, as it is important in a globalised market environment and demonstrates flexibility and adaptability. At the same time, you will make new friends and build up a network of international contacts.

Here at the university, you have several opportunities to gain experience abroad. The most classic option is probably a semester abroad. However, short-term stays, specially adapted degree programmes or internships abroad also offer you the opportunity to learn and grow on an international level.

Semester abroad

We offer all students the opportunity to spend a semester abroad. You can choose the perfect place for your semester abroad from over 65 partner universities. Our focus is on the Asian region and French and Spanish-speaking countries.

Information for nominees

Your path to a semester abroad

Inform

Get an overview of your options and the application deadlines before you go abroad. The International Office offers regular information events and counselling sessions. We also provide information once a semester about your options for studying business.

Application and nomination

The application and nomination process for exchange students is organised centrally for all faculties by the International Office of Paderborn University. All application deadlines are in the winter semester. They are divided between the Europe and Overseas programmes.

After the respective application deadline, the International Office forwards the applications to the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics. The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics and the programme officers of its cooperations then select the students.

You can find more information on the application nomination process on the International Office website.

Selection procedure

The respective cooperation officer at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics is responsible for selecting the exchange students. He or she contacts the applicants after receiving the application documents and organises the selection interviews. The results of the selection interviews are forwarded to the International Office, which informs the students of the results of the interviews and then makes the nomination at the partner university.

Recognition of performance

Within the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, the Learning Agreement is checked and issued by the Internationalisation Office of the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics.

You can find out more about the recognition of credits here!

Internship at the American Council on Germany in New York

How Kristine combines her passion for business and international relations

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An unforgettable adventure in Seoul

Julia encounters a mix of modernity and tradition in South Korea

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Of ramen and Japanese temples

Marie's life in an eight-person flat share in Japan

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Cinnamon buns, snow and wanderlust in Finland

What else convinced Jessica about Finland besides the culinary delights

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Full immersion in life: Polish halls of residence, traditions and insider tips

Poland turned out to be a real stroke of luck for Linda.

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Northern lights and savoury waffles in Norway

Svenja spent her time abroad at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

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Nine months in neighbouring Denmark

Anna-Lena worked as an intern in Denmark for several months.

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One semester in South America: New perspectives and experiences

How Johannes was enchanted by Colombia's diversity

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Corona semester abroad in South Korea

Student Jason Hensel has chosen a vibrant country in East Asia.

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From Paderborn to Colombia

For several years, the former student has been working at the "AHK Colombia - German-Colombian Chamber of Industry and Commerce" in Bogotá, Colombia

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Finnish for beginners

Freezing and sweating with the Finns - Julia's travelogue

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Next Stop: New York

Waking up in the city that never sleeps - Yuri has realised this dream. The business administration master's student spent a whole six months in the largest city in the USA. First studying for a semester, then a three-month internship - and discovering one of the coolest metropolises in the world along the way.

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Neun Monate in Dänemark: Anna-Lenas Auslandspraktikum – Teil II

Short-term stays

Short-term stays offer a good opportunity to gain internationalisation experience and, if necessary, additional credit points at a very early stage or between study phases, e.g. Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes.

Summer and Winter Schools

Summer and Winter Schools are two to four-week short academic programmes for students for which a fee is charged. At the end of the programme, you will receive credits that can be transferred to Paderborn University. You should discuss with your faculty beforehand whether you can have the course recognised.

Offers from our partners

Excursions and virtual learning

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

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Special programmes in the Master's degree

Double master programmes

You study simultaneously at Paderborn University and one of our partner universities, so that you can obtain two degrees in the standard period of study. We currently offer a double master's programme with the University of Tohoku in Japan and the University of Ferrara in Italy.

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Asian Studies in Business and Economics Programme

In the ASBE programme, you will delve deeper into the Asian economic region and Asian culture as a focus of your studies and visit a partner university in China, Korea or Japan for six months. The programme can be integrated into any Master's degree course in economics.

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Internships abroad

The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics and the International Office of Paderborn University do not organise internships abroad. Students are primarily responsible for finding a suitable internship themselves. However, it is possible to apply to the International Office for internship funding for study-related internships abroad. Please get in touch with your contact in the outgoing team.

Information from the International Office

International Office vs. Internationalisation Office

The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics organises the student exchange in cooperation with the International Office of Paderborn University. The International Office of Paderborn University is mainly responsible for the overarching administrative fields of the exchange, such as registration. The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, on the other hand, takes care of the academic aspects of the exchange (studies and examinations). The Faculty's internationalisation office and the Faculty's study office are particularly important here.

Our network

Paderborn University maintains partnerships with over 65 universities in Europe, America, Asia and Australia. Every year, over 200 Paderborn students spend one or two semesters at one of the partner universities.

Partner universities

Partner universities in Europe

Austria	University of Insbruck
Austria	University of Graz
Czech Republic	Masaryk University
Cyprus	University of Cyprus
Finland	Lappeenranta University of Technology
Finland	Tampere University
Finland	University of Eastern Finland
France	Institut Supérieur de Gastion
France	University of Lille
University of France	University of Strasbourg
France	Le Mans University
France	Université Rennes 2
Greece	University of Ioannina
Hungary	University of Debrecen
Ireland	Dublin City University
Italy	University of Turin
Italy	University of Ferrara
Latvia	University of Latvia, Riga
Netherlands	University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
Norway	Molde University College
Norway	University of Agder
Norway	Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
Poland	Politechnika Poznanska
Poland	Poznan University of Economics and Business
Russia	St. Petersburg State University
Slovakia	University of Economics Bratislava
Slovenia	University of Ljubljana
Spain	Public University of Navarra
Spain	University of Alcalá
Spain	University of Barcelona
Spain	University of Murcia
University of Spain	Universidad de Valencia
University of Spain	Universidad de Vigo
University of Spain	Universidad Pablo de Olavide
Spain	Universitat de les Illes Balears
University of Spain	University of Granada
Turkey	Bogazici University
Turkey	Koç University
Turkey	Middle East Technical University
Turkey	Bilkent University

Partner universities in Asia

China	Beijing Institute of Technology
China	Tongji University
China	Xidian University
Japan	Oita University
Japan	Tohoku University
Korea	DongEui University
Korea	EWHA Womans University
Korea	Hanyang University ERICA
Korea	Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Vietnam	Foreign Trade University

Partner universities in Africa

Burkina Faso	University of Ouagadougou
Cameroon	Université Catholique de l'Afrique Centrale (UCAC), Yaoundé

Partner universities in North America

Canada	Concordia University of Edmonton
Canada	St. John's: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Canada	University of Alberta
USA	Idaho State University
USA	Illinois State University
USA	University of Oklahoma

Partner universities in South America

Brazil	Universidade Federal De Santa Maria
Colombia	National University of Colombia
Colombia	Universidad EAFIT
Colombia	University of Caldas
Ecuador	Universidad de Cuenca
Uruguay	Universidad ORT