Information for international doctoral students (Incoming)

The Graduate Center as well as the central contact persons will support you in finding your way around Paderborn University and help you to answer your questions. On our pages you will find a lot of information to help you find your way around and to answer your first questions.

Formalities & checklists for international doctoral candidates

To dos before coming to Germany, after you have arrived in Germany, during your stay, when remaining in Germany/at Paderborn University, before returning to your home country/university, when coming to Germany with family members

Guest stay (Exchange/Freemover) at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

General Information for international doctoral candidates (incoming) who want to spend a period of time abroad during their doctoral studies at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Information for hosts of international doctoral candidates

The Welcome Service of Paderborn University supports hosts by providing information, consultation and internal networking with central contact points.

Funding opportunities for international doctoral candidates staying at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Staying in a different country always comes with a financial burden. We will inform you about your possibilities to receive financial support in order to make a stay in Paderborn possible.