About Paderborn University
Research strengths
Computer Science #251 (THE)Education #301 (THE)Engineering #301 (THE)
Where Paderborn University's English-taught masters cluster
Distribution of English-taught master’s programmes across fields of study.
Engineering2 · 40%· 1% of Germany
Natural Sciences2 · 40%· 1% of Germany
Health & Medicine1 · 20%· 1% of Germany
Strongest cluster: Engineering (2 programmes) · see field page →
Deadlines this cycle
Upcoming application deadlines on record at Paderborn University.
Position vs Germany
Paderborn University offers 0.2% of Germany's English-taught master's (5 of 2,225).
English-taught master's
Every English-taught master's on record at Paderborn University. Local-language programmes aren't in this corpus. Rows tagged “Limited data” have thin coverage; the official page is your best source until we've fully enriched them.
Additive ManufacturingLimited data
Engineering · 24 mo · No fees
Master of Science in Physics (International Physics)Limited data
Natural Sciences · 24 mo · No fees
Optoelectronics and PhotonicsLimited data
Engineering · 24 mo · No fees · IELTS 6
PhysicsLimited data
Natural Sciences · 24 mo · No fees · IELTS 6.5
Master of Science in Applied Neurosciences in Sports & Exercise (ANSE)Limited data
Health & Medicine · 24 mo · No fees
Visa & life in Germany
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Non-EU students need a national (D) visa plus a residence permit after arrival; proof of finances (blocked account, ~€11,900/yr) is the main requirement. EU students just register locally (Anmeldung).
- Post-study work
- 18-month job-seeker residence permit after graduation — you can work without restriction while searching for a position matching your qualification.
- Tuition
- Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes — just a semester contribution of €150–€400. Exceptions: Baden-Württemberg (€1,500/semester for non-EU) and some TUM professional master's.
- Scholarships
- DAAD scholarships for international students, Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month, merit-based), plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.