Checklist & information for before and after entry
If necessary, formalities of the Human Resources Department of Paderborn University | If you are going to work at the University of Paderborn with a contract of employment or a fee contract: The Human Resources Department is responsible for the employment of international staff.
The Human Resources Department will accompany you from your recruitment to the termination of your employment at Paderborn University, advise you on labor-law related issues, and provide you with information on personnel matters. Please contact the Human Resources Department in time. |
If necessary, hosting agreement | In some cases, e.g. for different scholarships, you will need a hosting agreement. Please get in touch with your contact person at the faculty. If you are working at Paderborn University with a contract of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department. |
Apartment search | Find a suitable accommodation in Paderborn. Please refer to our pages on apartment search for more information. If you come to Paderborn University via a partner university (3rd cycle), the International Office will support you in your search for accommodation and will usually provide you with a place in a student dormitory. |
If necessary, application for a visa | Apply for a national visa for a stay in Germany for the purpose of doctoral studies at the responsible German Federal Foreign Office in your home country. Please make sure that you have sufficient time in advance for the intended start of your doctoral studies/stay abroad, as the processing time can take several months.
Further information on visa and entry can be found here. |
If necessary, arrange insurance | To apply for a residence permit in Germany you need a valid health insurance. Please inquire in good time whether your health insurance is recognized in Germany or whether you need additional health insurance, for example. |
If necessary, application for financial support | If you are still looking for possibilities for financial support and funding for your doctorate at Paderborn University, you can find out about funding opportunities and, if necessary, apply for funding. |
Entry accompanied by family/child(ren) | If you wish to enter in company of underage children/your family: Contact Paderborn University's Family Services Office as early as possible with regard to possible childcare facilities or schools during your stay in Paderborn.
Apply for a national visa for your family members (further information on visa and entry regulations) for a stay in Germany for the purpose of family reunification/family reunion. Please contact the German Federal Foreign Office responsible for issuing visas in your home country for information on any special requirements that may be required in this context (knowledge of German language, minimum apartment size, etc.). Please take particular care to ensure that your family members have sufficient health insurance coverage during your stay in Germany by including them in your contract with a German provider. |
Further information on how to get there can also be found on the website of Paderborn University. | |
Documents | You will probably need several documents, e.g. for your employment contract and for the application of visa and residence permits. In general, you should bring the following documents with you to Germany:
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Language preparation | If you would like to improve your German language skills in advance, it is worth taking a look at the website of the Center for Language Studies (website only available in German) at Paderborn University. Here you will find an overview of various recommended websites for learning German. |
Registration with the city | Register with the residents' registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt) (website only available in German) within 14 days. A corresponding certificate of registration (Meldebescheinigung) is, among other things, a prerequisite for opening a bank account at a German credit institution. |
Opening a bank account | Open a bank account with a German credit institution. |
