If you are a German citizen or you have obtained your school leaving certificate from a German-language institution, please apply for the program directly at the PAUL Online portal of the admissions office. (Please initially supply a grade of 4,0; follow further instructions by email after registration in the online system.)

For all other applicants: Please submit your application, regardless of your nationality, via the Uni-Assist Online Portal. Assessment of application documents is done by uni-assist e.V. and the evaluation and selection process are carried out based on your transcript.

You can find all details about your next steps on the Paderborn University Application Information websites.

We would like to ensure that you will be able to start your studies without any delays. Information regarding dates and deadlines for application can be found here.

There are no tuition fees at the University of Paderborn as it is a public university. As a student, you are obligated to pay a semester fee (approx. 300€) which covers some services in your interest such as semester ticket for travelling within Germany and student services.

Information regarding the cost of living/studying in Germany can be found on the following webpage.

Unfortunately, we do not accept applications sent directly from International applicants. Uni-assist e.V. is the official body handling all assessment, evaluation and selection procedures regarding the MS ESE program.

Please use the following equation if you have a foreign bachelor's degree.

Z = [(Nmax - Nd)/ (Nmax - Nmin)] * 3 +1   where:

Nmax: Best possible grade in your grading system

Nmin: Minimum passing grade in your grading system

Nd: The final grade achieved in your bachelor's programme (CGPA)

Z: The Result; The corresponding grade in the German system.

Please note that the previous comparison is not official. Uni-assist e.V. is the official body handling all applications to the MS ESE program. For official assessment of your grades, please contact them directly.

You can apply now with your final transcript. The degree certificate must be presented at the University during enrollment.

You may be exempt from submitting an English language test if your bachelor's degree was obtained in an English-speaking country or from a German university where the programme is officially accredited as an English-language programme. In all other cases, you are required to submit a valid English language test as part of your application.

Yes, your language certificate can be submitted up to three weeks after the deadline. Nevertheless, the application itself needs to be submitted before the deadline.

The MS ESE program is entirely taught in English. A certificate to prove your proficiency in German language is not required for your application. Nevertheless, knowledge of the German language will strongly help you throughout your stay in Germany.

Recommendation letters are no strong requirements for evaluating your application. Please visit our webpage for more information regarding application documents.

No. The GRE Revised General Test is required for applying to the MS ESE program. A score of at least 157 in Quantitative Reasoning and a minimum of 4.0 in Analytical Writing is desirable. You are advised to provide us with a valid result at the time of application.

Applicants with very good grades in their degrees may apply without GRE results. However, submitting a valid GRE score is recommended, as it can significantly strengthen your overall application profile.

Applicants who do not meet the GRE minimum requirement as stated in the Enrollment requirements can apply for the program and might be accepted if they proved a high performance in their Bachelor's degree.

The grade or percentage which is sufficient to compensate weaker GRE results is decided on individual basis, this decision takes differences in Bachelor's degree programs into account. This assessment can only be performed after the application procedure through the Uni-Assist system. Note that in any case the GRE test must be taken and the results included in the application.

Transfer of your credits could be possible but only after a successful enrollment at our University. You need to send us a complete application following the application procedure.

Please note that only the credits acquired from a Master's program are considered. Credits acquired from Bachelor's degree are not considered for transfer.

The current status of your application can be seen on the webpage of Uni-assist e.V. Please visit the webpage and sign in with your account details.

The University of Paderborn will inform you about the decision of the evaluation team. You will receive this written notice approximately 1-2 months before the start of the programme. Please check the webpage for more information.

According to the decision made during the evaluation process, you may need to complete one course as part of the requirements to the MS ESE program. Please refer to your acceptance letter for more information regarding the stipulation.

After enrollment at our University, you need to meet the person(s) in charge of the listed course(s), typically for a short oral examination.

Your admission offer is also valid for the next semester.

Please write to Mr. Matthias Funayama-Thordsen (thordsen@zv.upb.de) at the International Office of our university with a request for an admission letter for the next semester. Do refer your application file ("Az.") number in your mail. More information can be found on the webpage of the International Office.

As an international student, you can apply for a scholarship. You can find your suitable  scholarship by searching in the University webpage & DAAD scholarship database, which offers a wide variety of scholarships and further information which guide you through your application process.

To ensure that you are eligible to join the program, your documents including your Bachelor's certificate need to be checked by uni-assist e.V.

Before contacting uni-assist, please make sure that you fulfill the requirements of the program. Please contact the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) at our university after a successful check by uni-assist e.V.

Information regarding the cost of living/studying in Germany can be found on the following webpage.

The Studierendenwerk Paderborn provides student dormitories in Paderborn. For a room in a student residence of the Studierendenwerk, you should be prepared for a waiting period of up to nine months, depending on the residence. It is therefore advisable to sign up for the Studierendenwerk's waiting list as soon as possible. Please find more information in the following webpage.