Engineers with an education in Economics; Ability to work with an inter-disciplinary approach and to think holistically and strategically; identify products for the markets of tomorrow and design the necessary business processes; Engineering and Economics subjects are taught in parallel; Independent initiative; Holistic thinking; Motivation; Communications Capability; Very good teacher-student-teacher ratio:: Small study and exercise groups.

The Institute of Electrical and Information Technology is involved in several international degree courses (Electrical Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optoelectronics & Photonics). Some elective events are therefore also offered in English. Collaborations exist for semesters abroad and research with many foreign universities.

University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, Chalmers University of Technology University of Economics in Bratislava, Chalmers University of Technology Carlos III University of Madrid, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) Mitsubishi FUSO

All university buildings are networked; WiFi; continuous IT development in the Faculty by the IT Commission; Provision of an e-learning environment; computer pool rooms with subject-specific software; well-equipped laboratories in the individual subject areas for the practical application of theoretically acquired knowledge.

Centre for Optoelectronics and Photonics Paderborn; Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems; Heinz Nixdorf Institute; Competence Centre for Sustainable Energy Engineering; Centre for Educational Research and Teacher Training; ITS OWL - Excellence Cluster; Participation in two Collaborative Research Centres.

TecUP Paderborn: Central office of the University of Paderborn for business start-ups and knowledge transfer measures. A Transfer Scout introduces students and doctoral students to the services of TecUP and Garage33 (incubator). There are regular workshops for those interested in starting a business. A professor of the faculty (Prof. Scheytt) acts as a Start-up Ambassador and adviser. As part of the Excellence Start-Up Centre OWL, students are provided with further services, such as workshops, courses, advice, coaching.

The Paderborn Economic Engineers distinguish themselves through their ability to work across disciplines and with integrated strategies. The course fosters and promotes individual initiatives, the willingness to perform, creativity and the ability to communicate.