Your journey with us –
das Studierendenwerk Paderborn

Info & Updates from the STW PB

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    Intercultural

    On 06.05.26 the Mensa flea market will take place in the FORUM!

    Have you heard? It's starting again on 06.05.! The Mensa flea market returns to the FORUM on campus...

  • A grey box with the inscription "Information on BAföG telephone consultation hours on 02.04.26"
    BAföG

    BAföG telephone consultation currently not available!

    Due to technical problems with the telephone system, the BAföG department is currently not available by telephone! Send us...

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    General

    Statement by the Chairmen of the Administrative Boards of the Studierendenwerke in NRW

    Against the background of the current reporting in SPIEGEL about the co-operation of ARGE NRW with...

  • Three people smile at the camera and hold a heart-shaped balloon in their hands. The room is illuminated in red and pink colours.
    Living

    Recap of the Valentine's Night at Vogeliusweg

    Love is in the air 💗 The tutor team at Peter-Hille-Weg has joined forces with...

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    Daycare centre

    A sporty start to spring with the exercise pass!

    The MS-Kunigunde daycare centre is getting the spring off to a sporty start with the “Bewegungspass” - a joint...

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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...

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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Events & Dates

Be up-to-date and click through our events and dates 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

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

    QuestionsSPEGtakel in the Grill|Café on 20.05.26

Your way with us

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STW PB-KITAS

Frequent Questions about the Studierendenwerk (FAQ)

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)