Your journey with us –
das Studierendenwerk Paderborn
Info & Updates from the STW PB
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From 27 to 30.04.26 we present you popular potato dishes in the Mensa Academica! 🥔...
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The OWL Study Fund Foundation awards Germany Scholarships to students, regardless of income or BAföG! Until the...
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A total of 53 children from the MS-Kunigunde daycare centre took part in the “Bewegungspass” campaign - a joint...
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Meet us @CampusEck! In the CampusEck you will find the Studierendenwerk Paderborn directly on the university campus...
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Have you heard? It's starting again on 06.05.! The Mensa flea market returns to the FORUM on campus...
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Against the background of the current reporting in SPIEGEL about the co-operation of ARGE NRW with...
Events & Dates
Be up-to-date and click through our events and dates for the coming weeks!
WEEKLY PLATE WHISPERING
SMALL PAUSES - GREAT PLEASURE
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.
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.
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 path 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.
The 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
Your way with us
STW PB-KITAS
Frequent Questions about the Studierendenwerk (FAQ)
The Paderborn Student Union supports students in their everyday lives. Among other things, we take care of canteens and cafés, student accommodation, student finance (BAföG), counselling, childcare and cultural activities.
We are for students of the University of Paderborn, the Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences and the Catholic University of Applied Sciences North Rhine-Westphalia (Paderborn Department) responsible. We also support other universities in the area of student financing.
No. The Paderborn Student Union is a independent organisation and organisationally independent of the universities, but works closely with them.
Our programmes are primarily aimed at students, but are also available to some Employees of the universities and external guests open - for example in the canteens.
The Studierendenwerk is financed by fees for services, state subsidies and student contributions, among other things.
We create social conditions that enable students to study successfully - regardless of their background or financial situation.
The management
Management
Ulrich Schmidt
Room: 4.02 (Mersinweg 2)
Assistant to the GF
Natascha Schachten
Room: 4.02 (Mersinweg 2)
Marketing and communication
Management
Mareike Wecker
Room: 4.05 (Mersinweg 2)
Marketing and communication
Nina Karbstein
Room: 4.06 (Mersinweg 2)
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