Paderborn is a city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the Paderborn district. It hosts many of Germany’s industrial enterprises as well as information technology companies. The oldest and main university in the city is the University of Paderborn.

Germany is a great destination for international scholars and has a high quality higher education system. The value of this level of education has been improved by the Germany's strong economy. Foreign students enjoy excellent living standards in a secure and safe surroundings. Berlin is the capital.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.