Admission to the Bachelor's degree programme is always possible in the winter semester, i.e. next time in the winter semester. There are no admission restrictions (local NC) for the coming winter semester. However, entry as a higher semester - after recognition of prior achievements - is also possible in the summer semester.

In principle, the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) is a prerequisite for admission to the Computer Science degree programme. However, we also offer the opportunity to study for a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a Fachabitur qualification (see "Admission to the Bachelor's degree programme with Fachhochschulreife").

Students can be admitted to the Master's degree programme in Computer Science if they have a degree with an overall grade of generally at least 3.0 in a method-oriented Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science that corresponds in scope and content to the Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science at Paderborn University or if they can provide evidence of an equivalent degree. Equivalence is determined by the Examination Board.

The Examination Board may, if necessary, specify additional examinations that must be completed by the applicant before the start of the degree programme.

Graduates of a Bachelor's degree programme of a different type can also be admitted to the Master's degree programme upon application, although in this case the Examination Board may require additional preliminary work or only approve admission to a higher semester of the Bachelor's degree programme.

Further information for international students can be found under Information for international students.

The University Registrar's Office is responsible for the formalities of admission (University homepage > Studies > Formalities).

In order to be admitted to the Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science with a Fachabitur degree (school and practical part of the Fachhochschulreife), a special admission procedure must be completed, which consists of

• general education examinations and an

• examination of subject-related aptitude

Further information on the general education examinations and enrolment can be found on a special information page of the Registrar's Office.
Before enrolment can take place, both the general education examinations and the subject aptitude test must be passed.

The subject-related aptitude test is carried out by the subject area of Computer Science itself on the basis of the"Regulations for the assessment of special course-related subject-related aptitude for the Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science" and the "Amendments to the Regulations for the assessment of special course-related subject-related aptitude for the Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science".

In addition to the above-mentioned admissions with Abitur or Fachhochschulreife, applicants who meet the requirements for those qualified in vocational training in accordance with HG § 49 para. 6 can apply for admission in accordance with the admission examination regulations. Applications should be sent directly to the Registrar's Office; please also refer to the detailed instructions.