Internationalisation
On this page you will find an overview of study abroad programmes in Mechanical Engineering.
All further information and advice on stays abroad is provided by the International Office.
Are you interested in a stay abroad at Paderborn University? Then you can find more information here.
Aktuelles
Hier finden Sie aktuelle Informationen, Angebote und Entwicklungen rund um das Thema Internationalisierung an der Fakultät für Maschinenbau.
COLOURS: Join a Challenge-Based Collaborative Research Project
The COLOURS European University Alliance is pleased to invite PhD students, researchers, academic staff, and Associated Partners to submit proposals for our new Challenge-Based Collaborative Research Projects.
This initiative aims to mobilize our community around shared regional challenges, transforming traditional academic excellence into a model directly linked to regional innovation ecosystems.
The Alliance provides grants of up to €15,000 per project to fund the physical mobility needed for cross-border collaboration. The Alliance expects to fund at least 3 projects; additional projects may be supported if financial resources allow. This is a unique opportunity to build international research networks across the Alliance and to lay the groundwork for larger joint funding applications.
- The completed form, together with any required supporting documentation, must be submitted by 15 July 2026 to: colours@venta.lv
- If you have any other questions, please contact your university’s COLOURS representative or write to the coordinator of this collaborative project: kristiana.balode@venta.lv
Find out more information here:
https://colours-alliance.eu/news/join-a-challenge-based-collaborative-research-project/
Internship opportunities across multiple fields in the Placement Slovakia Program
We are pleased to inform you that within our Placement Slovakia program we opened a new application call for students interested in Erasmus+ internships in Slovakia, with start dates between June and July 2026.
We provide students with a wide range of internship opportunities across multiple fields and all types of host companies with English working language. Our program is unique for its generous package of benefits including free accommodation provided with every position and no fees.
Interested candidates can find more information and submit their applications through our website: www.placementslovakia.com.
Summer School/BIP on "Digital innovation through AI", 25-29 May 2026, an der Ventspils University of Applied Sciences (VUAS)
- Application deadline for COLOURS students: 17 April, 2026
- Target group: Bachelor's and Master’s students, preferably from IT/Technology studies, interested in technology, entrepreneurship, and business innovation. Business-related students will also considered.
- Interested students can apply to Kristiāna Balode (kristiana.balode@venta.lv) or Lāsma Asme (lasma.asme@venta.lv)
- Weitere Informationen: siehe angehängter Flyer und Details auf der COLOURS Website: https://colours-alliance.eu/events/bip-and-summer-school-at-vuas-2/
Information Events
| date | Time of day | Place | Comment on the information event |
| Mon, 27.04.2026 | 3 - 4 (or 5) p.m. | tbd H4 | As part of the info week "Off to study abroad" of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (This general information event is nevertheless intended for all students). (Room tdb) Following the one-hour information event, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering will present its partnerships in detail to support MB students in their elections (Room H4) |
| Fri, 12.06.2026 | 5 p.m.-2 p.m. | Y-building | Nachts im Maschinenbau 2026 - On 12 June, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering will open its doors. We will also be offering counselling on the topic of studying abroad. |
Hier findet ihr die Präsentation mit allen wichtigen Informationen zur Veranstaltung: Auslandsaufenthalte im Maschinenbau
Study Abroad - Outgoing
Next application rounds
| Rounds | Deadlines | Application information |
| Application round I | 06.10.2025 - 26.11.2025 (12 noon) |
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| Application round II | 15.04.2026 - 27.05.2026 (12 noon) |
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Our Partner Universities
Indien
Coimbatore – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University
Türkei
Mersin – Mersin University
Südkorea
Busan – DongEui University
Belgien
Lüttich – HELMo University College
Lüttich – University of Liège (Factsheet)
Finnland
Lappeenranta – Lappeenranta University of Technology (Factsheet)
Frankreich
Le Mans – Le Mans Université
Straßburg – Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Strasbourg (Factsheet, Bewerbungsinformationen)
Griechenland
Thessaloniki – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Factsheet, Broschüre, Map)
Italien
Genua – Università degli Studi di Genova
Litauen
Vilnius – Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) (Factsheet)
Norwegen
Kongsberg – University of South-Eastern Norway (Factsheet, Broschüre, Präsentation, Poster)
Polen
Bromberg – University of Technology and Life Sciences in Bydgoszcz
Spanien
Getafe (Madrid) – Carlos III University of Madrid
Madrid – Comillas Pontifical University
Oviedo – University of Oviedo (Factsheet, Broschüre)
Ungarn
Miskolc – University of Miskolc
USA
Normal – Illinois State University


