Your journey with us –
das Studierendenwerk Paderborn

Info & Updates from the STW PB

  • BAföG 1
    BAföG

    Apply for BAföG now!

    Have you just started your degree and are still looking for the right way to fund your studies? If so…

  • Registration opens for Flea Market 2
    Culture

    Registration opens for stalls at the MensaFlohmarkt on 18 November 2026

    Make a note of 18 November in your diary. At 4 pm, it’s that time again…

  • Job Advert: Marketing Trainee 7
    General

    Apprenticeship as a Marketing and Communications Assistant!

    You’re creative, interested in marketing and communications, and know your way around…

  • Help wanted for the Awareness Team. Email address: marketing@stwpb.de. Further information about the MensaParty can be found at https://stwpb.de/kultur/mensaparty/
    Culture

    Awareness Team MensaParty

    Listen up! The legendary MensaParty is kicking off at Mensa Academica in just one month’s time! To make sure that…

  • Plumbing and heating engineer wanted at the Grillcafé.
    Gastronomy

    SHK Gastro Vacancy

    We’re looking for someone to join the Grill|Café team in the afternoons! You’re in lectures in the mornings and…

  • Are you looking for a nursery place for your child?
    Daycare centre

    There are places available at the MS-Kunigunde nursery!

    The new nursery year has already begun, but you’re still looking for a…

Events & Dates

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

  • International consultation 1
    14 Oct 26

    International Consultation

  • Event: Funding for Studies
    22 Oct 26

    Online talk on funding your studies

  • MensaParty post
    22 Oct 26

    Canteen Party on 22 October 2026

  • In the background is a mirror hung with bags. In front of it is a logo with the inscription "MensaFlohmarkt"
    18 Nov 26

    Canteen Flea Market on 18 November 2026

  • MensaTalk 1 event
    24 Nov 26

    MensaTalk at the Grill|Café

  • wdr 1
    25 Nov 26

    WDR Comedy Kitchen

WEEKLY PLATE WHISPERING

SMALL PAUSES - GREAT PLEASURE

your spots
logo Bona Vista 1

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 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.

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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
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Groups of people sit and stand in a green outdoor area, partly in front of a screen, at sunset.

Your way with us

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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.

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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)