Public university · Germany
Paderborn University
Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia
✓ On Germany's official list of universitiesFor Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Tuition for non-EU studentsNo tuition fees; students pay only the semester fee, which includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket.Source ↗
Semester fee, winter 2026/27€351.15 a semesterAbout ₹37,000. Includes €226.80 Deutschlandsemesterticket and €1.85 culture ticketSource ↗
How to apply for a master'sMost English-taught master's are via uni-assist; winter deadline 31 May (extra documents until 15 July). Other programmes: pre-check, then the university's PAUL portal.Source ↗
India's 3-year degree, for a master'sComputer Science MSc: a bachelor's in computer science or comparable, with set credit minimums, checked case by case. No 3-year or 180 ECTS rule is stated.Source ↗
English test for English-taught master'sIELTS 6.0 · TOEFL 80Set per programme, from IELTS 5.0 to 7.0; e.g. Computer Science IELTS 6.5.Source ↗
Rules and fees differ by programme. Always check the programme page before you apply. Rupee figures use the RBI reference rate and are rounded. English-taught master's at this university ↗ Page for international applicants ↗
Applying from India
Start with the APS certificateIndian applicants usually need it to apply and for the student visa. It checks your Indian marks and can take weeks.APS India (official) ↗
Plan living costsTuition is only part of the cost. Rent, health insurance and the visa's blocked account add up.Germany cost in rupeesScholarships
On the Federal Statistical Office's key list of universities (as of 08/06/2026, listed as “Paderborn, U”), checked 19/10/2026.
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