Welcome to the Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Welcome to the Faculty of Arts and Humantiies at Paderborn University! Whether you are joining us as an exchange student for one or two semesters or as a degree-seeking student to begin a full course of study, you will find all the important information you need for your time with us on these pages.
Our faculty is characterized by a diverse and interdisciplinary range of courses as well as a vibrant international community.
Here you will find everything you need to know about the international introductory phase (or O-Phase in German - the first introduction to university life in Paderborn), support options, events and student life at our faculty. We also offer you a wide range of opportunities to gain intercultural experience and to actively engage with other students.
We want you to feel at home at our faculty and be well prepared for your academic and personal journey. Take advantage of our offers and services to get off to a successful start in your studies and in your new academic environment!
International Students
Important first dates for all international students
International Orientation Days (compulsory participation)
April 01 - April 03 2025 during summer term 2025
Term dates
Lecture period: 07 April 2025 to 18 July 2025
Summer term: 01 April 2025 to 30 September 2025
General information for all international students
Information for exchange students
Registration phases
Class registration: 02. April (3:00pm) until 30 April 2025 (11:59pm)
Exam registration: 19 May until 26 June 2025
ECTS
All classes within our faculty are worth either 3 ECTS or 6 ECTS
Credits within other faculties may be different
German language learning classes: Crash course is 5 ECTS, semester course is 8 ECTS
Learning Agreements
Anke Riebau will sign the learning agreement for the Faculty of Arts and Humanties
Q&A and help with study related questions
The Studienbüro KW (our central support office for study related questions) will help you with any questions in regards to class registration, study organization, exam registration or issues you may have.
Information for international degree students
Registration phases
Class registration: 02. April (3:00pm) until 30 April 2025 (11:59pm)
Exam registration: 19 May until 26 June 2025
ECTS
All classes within our faculty are worth either 3 ECTS or 6 ECTS
Credits within other faculties may be different
German language learning classes: Crash course is 5 ECTS, semester course is 8 ECTS
Learning Agreements
Anke Riebau will sign the learning agreement for the Faculty of Arts and Humanties
Q&A and help with study related questions
The Studienbüro KW (our central support office for study related questions) will help you with any questions in regards to class registration, study organization, exam registration or issues you may have.