Counselling and support during your studies
As a student, you are responsible for yourself and your studies. You have to set your own goals and determine ways to achieve them. Studying poses particular challenges that often require you to develop new skills and behaviours compared to school or training (e.g. developing learning strategies, building up social networks, looking for your own flat, etc.). But don't worry, you don't have to go it alone. We offer counselling and support services for every phase of your studies.
Study start
To ensure that the transition from school or training to university life goes as smoothly as possible, we offer you a wide range of programmes for the start of your studies.
Financing, housing and campus life
Our campus is the ideal place to start your academic journey. Because our commitment does not end with the choice of the right degree programme. We provide support in all fields of study. In addition to providing information about accommodation near the campus and various funding options, we help you find the right path. In this way, our campus creates the best conditions for a successful degree programme and an enriching student life.
Study organisation & specialisation
Learning
Our university sees itself as a place where every student is catered for. We place particular emphasis on individualised learning and offer a wide range of learning spaces and resources. Because different types of learners need different approaches. Here, everyone can discover and develop their own way of learning, be it in specialised learning centres, in our library, in the Centre for Language Teaching or in many other places and support options.
Study internationally
Every year, over 200 Paderborn students spend part of their degree programme at one of our partner universities. Our degree programmes also have an international and intercultural focus. The Faculty's Internationalisation Office will be happy to advise you on our cooperation network and the possibilities as well as on credit transfer. If you have any questions about the application process, deadlines and formalities, please contact the International Office. You can also take advantage of our opportunities here in Paderborn to gain intercultural experience, quasi Internationalisation@Home.
Stress during studies & study doubts
Stress comes in many guises: exams, illnesses, problems with fellow students, family or friends. Especially during your studies, many things can put a strain on your mind and body and prevent you from having a carefree study programme. But nobody has to deal with this stress alone! We have listed some of the services offered by Paderborn University that can provide you with help and support in difficult situations.
Diversity & equality
The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics regards the diversity of its members as a special potential. Our students and employees are characterised by diversity in age, gender, gender identity, social background, sexual orientation, religion, ideology, physical and mental abilities, ethnic origin and nationality. We want to promote and utilise this diversity of personalities. Equal opportunities, appreciation and respect for all faculty members are among the core points of our shared value orientation and form the basis for the organisation of study and working conditions at our faculty.
Practical experience & career entry
We actively encourage and accompany you in gaining valuable practical experience during your studies and support you on your way into the professional world. There are a variety of options, such as finding internships, exploring opportunities for part-time jobs during your studies, workshops, excursions and practical projects in the Career Service, preparing for a possible business start-up or planning the path to a doctorate.