Your journey with us –
das Studierendenwerk Paderborn

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Canteens, bistros and cafés

Gastronomy

Menus

Locations

Student residence in Paderborn - Alois Fuchs Weg, modern architecture with green inner courtyard and large windows.

Residential complexes and application

LIVING

Tutor programme
Application for accommodation

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Our counselling services

Counselling

Social counselling
Free tables

A person is sitting in front of their laptop with the BAföGdigital website open, which leads to the BAföG application.
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In one room, many stalls are set up displaying clothes, books and other items. In between, there are a few people looking at the stalls.

Info & Updates from the STW PB

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    General

    Treasury closed on 4 March!

    Unfortunately, the treasure chamber will be closed on 4 March. We look forward to seeing you on 11 March...

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    Social & Counselling

    Online Session on February 13 - How to find accommodation in Germany?

    Are you looking for accommodation in Germany?Join our online info session and get helpful tips...

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    Gastronomy

    Changed opening hours during the semester break

    Due to the semester break, opening hours will change from 9 February to 10 April 2026...

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    Gastronomy

    Filming Lokalzeit OWL in the Mensa Academica

    What was going on in the Mensa Academica yesterday????? In keeping with Veganuary, we have...

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    Intercultural

    MensaTalk in the FORUM

    Last week Wednesday, the third Mensa Talk took place - in the Forum on the campus of the...

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    BAföG

    Submit your BAFöG repeat application now!

    Everything in view? Here is your friendly reminder to submit your BAföG repeat application to avoid payment gaps.

WEEKLY PLATE WHISPERING

SMALL PAUSES - GREAT PLEASURE

your spots
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Freshly brewed organic coffee, small snacks and refreshing drinks: Bona Vista is the ideal place to take a relaxing break between lectures and recharge your batteries.
picnic

The picnic is a lively meeting place where you can work flexibly, exchange ideas or take a spontaneous break. Versatile Self-service machines provide you with drinks, snacks and light refreshments throughout the day - reliably and well into the evening.
grill cafe

From 2 p.m., the Grill|Café invites you to relax - with cool drinks, hot dishes and snacks in a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a study break, time with fellow students or a short break from your studies.

The StW PAderborn - Your journey with us!

As Studierendenwerk Paderborn, we support students at Paderborn University, Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences and the Catholic University of Applied Sciences North Rhine-Westphalia, Paderborn department, through their everyday student life. With services in the areas of catering, accommodation, student finance, childcare, social counselling and intercultural issues, we provide reliable support from a single source.

Our aim is to offer students the best possible framework conditions - so that you can concentrate on the essentials: Your studies.

About us
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DAs PAderborn Student Union at a glance

Part of a strong network

There are 12 Studierendenwerke in North Rhine-Westphalia; 57 are organised nationwide in the Deutsches Studierendenwerk (DSW).

As a modern service provider with a social mission, we play an active role in shaping the university environment.

Responsibility Stw PB

As Studierendenwerk Paderborn, we are responsible for the students of the universities:

  • University of Paderborn
  • Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences
  • Catholic University of Applied Sciences North Rhine-Westphalia, Paderborn Department

Responsibility Student financing

In addition to the universities already listed, the Paderborn State Office for Educational Support is also responsible for:

  • Faculty of Theology Paderborn
  • University of Applied Sciences, Paderborn and Marburg Department

The StW PB is there for you

  • Finding accommodation in a student hall of residence
  • Catering on campus
  • Questions about student financing and BAföG
  • Social and personal concerns
  • Intercultural get-together
  • Day care centres
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STW PB-Events

Be up-to-date and click through our events for the coming weeks!

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    15 Apr 26

    Tutor-Welcome-Event at Peter-Hille-Weg 13 on 15.04.26

  • A banner with the word Welcome is stretched between a tree and an open window on the ground floor of a building
    22 Apr 26

    Tutor-Welcome-Event at Vogeliusweg on 22.04.26

  • In a catering scene, several people are chatting while a waiter serves drinks from a tray.
    23 Apr 26

    Turkish karaoke at Grill|Café on 23.04.26

  • People sit next to each other in a semi-circle and look into the camera. They are holding blue jute bags and a garland with the words "Welcome" is hanging behind them"
    29 Apr 26

    Tutor-Welcome-Event at Alois-Fuchs-Weg on 29.04.26

  • Various people are sitting at tables in a catering establishment. Garlands with different flags hang from the ceiling.
    30 Apr 26

    International Quiz Night at the Grill|Café on 30.04.26

  • A variety of clothes in different colours and materials lie on tables, some folded, others on top of each other.
    6 May 26

    Canteen flea market in the FORUM on 06.05.2026

Your WAY with us

Jobs & careers at StW →

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Our mission statement →

Catering →

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Sustainability in StW →

Social & Counselling →

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Intercultural →

STW PB-KITAS

Daycare centre Uni-Zwerge

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Daycare centre MS-Kunigunde

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Frequent Questions about the Studierendenwerk (FAQ)

Your contact persons

The management

Management

Ulrich Schmidt

Room: 4.02 (Mersinweg 2)

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Assistant to the GF

Natascha Schachten

Room: 4.02 (Mersinweg 2)

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Marketing and communication

Management

Mareike Wecker

Room: 4.05 (Mersinweg 2)

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Marketing and communication

Nina Karbstein

Room: 4.06 (Mersinweg 2)

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