25 years of sponsorship program: A festival of international diversity in Paderborn!
25 years of sponsorship program: A festival of international diversity in Paderborn!
On May 9, 2025, the University of Paderborn celebrates an important anniversary: 25 years of its sponsorship program for international students. This program, which is organized by the International Office in cooperation with the student initiative "Eurobiz", has established itself as one of the oldest care initiatives for international students in Germany. Over 200 participants, including exchange students, patients as well as active and former participants, came to this solemn event.
The event was made by Simone Probst and Prof. Dr. Heike Trautmann opened, who paid tribute to the values open, diversity and international cooperation. Angelika Brebeck, former deputy management of the International Office, reflected on the foundation of the sponsorship program a quarter of a century. The main goal of the program is to make it easier for international students to start the university and in the city, which is particularly important during the first few weeks of studying.
Europe day 2023 and cultural elements
The celebration took place as part of the Europe Day, which will be celebrated annually on May 9 and is under the motto "75 years of unity and cooperation" in 2023. The event was accompanied musically by the intercultural choir "Klangkult", which additionally enriched the ceremony.
The sponsorship program offers various support offers, including help with authorities and information for starting the university. These initiatives are designed to enable international students to have a positive experience and to promote their integration.
international study opportunities for students
The University of Paderborn also offers a wide range of opportunities for international studies and practical experience. The aim is to give students the opportunity to discover new cultures and to deepen both specialist and language skills. Options include courses with international orientation, one semester abroad as well as internships and intercultural exchange programs.
- courses with international orientation
- One semester abroad
- International Double Discount program
- internship abroad
- English -language courses
- Intercultural exchange programs
The aim of these international orientations not only promotes the personal development of the students, but also has a positive impact on the country's innovative strength and competitiveness. Studies abroad also offer the opportunity to acquire intercultural skills and establish international networks, which is of central importance for the career opportunities for students.
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) supports this exchange through various funding programs that aim to facilitate international exchange. These include scholars from the German Academic Exchange Service and programs such as Erasmus+, which are very attractive for students.
The University of Paderborn and its initiatives, such as the sponsorship program and the diverse international study opportunities, make a decisive contribution to positioning Germany as an attractive host country for international students, which not only enriches the academic landscape, but also contributes to the training of highly qualified specialists.
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