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

Ex­change stu­dents

Exchange students can find all the information they need for their stay with us on the faculty pages. This includes details of our course offerings, German language courses, and support with organizational questions related to their studies. They also receive information about intercultural activities and campus life.

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In­ter­na­tion­al de­gree stu­dents

Degree-seeking students can find all the information they need for their studies on the faculty pages. This includes details of our international orientation week support, general academic assistance and contacts for the people responsible for the degree programs. We also provide helpful tips on student life on the UPB campus.

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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

In­ter­na­tion­al Ori­ent­a­tion Days

During the international orientation days, we assist you with arriving in Paderborn and at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Paderborn University. The orientation days at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities also include class registration and they are mandatory to attend for every new international student.

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PAUL

PAUL is our online campus management system. You need to use it to search for, find and register for courses. View the catalogue, learn where and when courses will take place and to administrate your schedule. All course communication and material is also in PAUL and you need it to register for your exams/ECTS.

About PAUL

Course and ex­am re­gis­tra­tion

Both takes place in PAUL digitally. There are different registration phases for both course and exam registration. Please take note of them individually. For degree-seeking students those registration phases are different than for exchange students. Therefore, mind the different registration phases for exam registration!

About PAUL

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.

In­ter­na­tionale Lehre und Pro­jekte für in­ter­na­tionale Stud­i­er­ende

Ringvorlesung "Cultural Perspectives on Power"

Die Vorlesung "Cultural Perspectives on..." wird jedes Semester unter der Nummer L.FKW.1000, unter neuem Titel und Themenschwerpunkt, in PAUL angeboten. Sie fokussiert kulturwissenschaftliche Perspektiven auf gesellschaftliche Themen und ist für alle Studierenden der UPB im Studium Generale/Optionalbereich sowie einzelne Fachstudiengänge geöffnet.

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International Summer School

Eine Summer School ist eine inspirierende Möglichkeit, Internationalisierung zuhause zu erleben. Durch interaktive Workshops, Vorträge und den Austausch mit (inter-)nationalen Studierenden und Dozierenden werden interkulturelle Kompetenzen gefördert und neue Perspektiven eröffnet. Eine Möglichkeit ECTS und internationale Erfahrungen zu verbinden.

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Con­tact

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Anke Riebau

Dekanatsmitarbeiter*in Kulturwissenschaften

International Relations Manager / Faculty Coordinator Incoming & Outgoing Students

Write email +49 5251 60-4013