Welcome to your bachelor's degree in computer science in Paderborn!
(You're a Master student? Please find all relevant information below the introduction for Bachelor students!)
Are you starting your computer science degree at the University of Paderborn? Great decision! To help you feel at home and get off to a good start, there are some great offers to help you get started.
The O-Phase – Your perfect start
The O-Phase gets you off to a flying start on October 1 at 8 a.m. in lecture hall L1. Here you will not only receive a warm welcome, but also experience a lot of exciting activities: From creating a shared schedule to a campus tour to the legendary pub crawl, everything is included! The whole thing is organized by the student council, which really goes out of its way to help you get to know your fellow students and find your way around campus. You can find all the information you need here:
The Computer Science Student Body
The student body of the Department of Computer Science is there to support you from the very beginning. It is a student association that supports all students of computer science and mathematics – whether you are studying for a bachelor's, master's or teaching degree. If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, this is the right place for you. Please feel free to visit their website: .de
The mentoring program
The mentoring program is designed to ensure that you always have a point of contact during the semester. Here you will be accompanied in a small group by a mentor who will help you with questions and problems related to your studies. Whether it's about learning material, organizational matters or simply a motivational boost – you won't be left alone in the mentoring program. Look forward to more information about the mentoring program during the O-Phase and in your first lectures.
The learning center
At the Learning Center for Computer Science, you will receive support with technical questions about the content of your studies as well as learning and working methods. A contact person is always available here at fixed times. If you have individual problems, you can also make a personal appointment.
You will find rooms with space for learning, working and discussing, and seminars and workshops on study-related topics also take place regularly. You can find all further information at .
We look forward to seeing you on campus soon and wish you a great start to your computer science studies!
If you have any further questions about your studies, please feel free to contact us at the Office of Student Affairs!
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Welcome to your Master of Computer Science Studies in Paderborn!
Starting your computer science studies at Paderborn University? Great choice! To make sure you feel right at home from day one, we’ve got a few awesome programs to help you get started.
Welcome Days – Your Perfect Start
The Welcome Days are a fantastic opportunity to learn all about the university and meet key people you’ll be working with – both academic and non-academic staff, as well as your fellow students.
The Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mathematics will host a variety of on-campus events designed to help you connect with your peers and start building your community. It’s the perfect time and place to meet other students who, just like you, are starting their studies this semester. You’ll also get to meet people who can answer your questions about studying at Paderborn and get a feel for the unique aspects of university life in Germany (like all the paperwork!).
The Welcome Days kick off on October 1st at 9:30 am in O1.224.
For further information check out: https://www.eim.uni-paderborn.de/fakultaet/studienangebot/welcome-days
The Computer Science Student Council
First things first: The Computer Science Student Council is here to support you. They are a student-run association dedicated to helping all students in the fields of Computer Science and Mathematics – whether you're pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or teaching degree. If you ever have questions or just want to chat, they’ve got your back. Feel free to check out their website: https://fsmi.uni-paderborn.de
We can’t wait to see you on campus and wish you an amazing start to your computer science journey!
For any further questions regarding your studies, feel free to contact us at the Student Office at any time.