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Electrical engineering Paderborn University

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Degree
Bachelor of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Paderborn

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Electrical Engineering

Focus

Automation Technology / Industrial Automation, Information Technology / Information Technology

Annotation

Where does the energy from a power socket come from? How do electric drives work? And where can renewable energy systems be found? Whether in our daily lives or when considering the debate surrounding major societal challenges, such as the energy transition or improving mobility: the field of electrical engineering is ever-present in our lives. It is no coincidence that the electrical industry is the second largest industrial sector in Germany based on its employment figures. If you want to explore and learn about one of the largest engineering disciplines from the ground up, you will find the best opportunities with us.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

additional admission requirement:
relevant professional experience of eight weeks.
The pre-study work placement should take place before commencing studies. Evidence must be submitted at the latest by the time of registration for the first module examination in the second study period.

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 21.09.2026
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 21.09.2026
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.

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Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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