Programs, opportunities and support for students

Offers for students

To support students during their studies and to facilitate the transition between their studies and subsequent employment, the university has established study-related measures for students. These measures focus on supporting the decision-making process for or against a doctorate.

Peer mentoring "Insight!" for female students

The peer mentoring programme "Insight!" offers female graduates and students in the final phase the opportunity to exchange ideas with other female students about the prospect of a doctorate.

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Mentoring programme "perspEktIveM" for female students of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science &

The "perspEktIveM" mentoring programme is aimed specifically at female students of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics and aims to give participants an insight into the scientific work and everyday research life of the "EIM" faculty.

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Compatibility of studying and parenthood

Studying with child(ren) harbours a number of challenges. The topic of reconciling studying and parenthood raises many questions in this regard.

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Childcare at Paderborn University

Paderborn University offers a wide range of childcare programmes and placement assistance.

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Children's holiday camps

Since 1999, a holiday camp for children of university-affiliated parents has been offered directly on campus during the school holidays. The holiday camps are designed not only to make it easier for staff and students to reconcile work and family life, but also to help develop an interest in school among children before the orientation stage.

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Zertifikate

Audit Family-Friendly University

On 22 November 2005, Paderborn University underwent the audit family-friendly university and was awarded a certificate as the first university in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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