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Studying in a new country often comes with many questions. That’s exactly why the iStudi-Coach exists – wer are your central point of contact for all non-academic matters.
We support you with practical questions concerning:
Sometimes we provide direct answers; sometimes we refer you to the relevant services. Very often, we also show you how to help yourself effectively.
To answer as many of your questions as possible, the iStudi-Coach works in close cooperation with the International Office, Future: Careers and Competencies, Academic Advice Service, and a wide network of partners outside the University.
Important information:
At the moment, we are not offering in-person office hours or one-to-one consultations. We will inform you as soon as these services become available again.
Please contact us exclusively by email:
istudicoach@uni-passau.de
We strive to respond as quickly as possible.
Service for applications to the Foreigners' Office
We regularly offer a pre-check service for applications to the Foreigners’ Office. As part of this service, you can also ask individual questions regarding immigration and residence matters.
All current information on the process is available on Stud.IP
Helping international students to settle into the academic, linguistic and cultural environment in Passau, the aim of this course is to raise awareness of the cultural character of communication and to learn techniques, practices and customs that are common at German universities.
What is considered appropriate in communication varies from cultural area to cultural area. This becomes evident in differences such as handshakes or bows, acceptable speaking volume and distance to the interlocutor, or the choice of words in a newspaper report. The same applies to communication in science and in the academic field.
Participation in the event is creditable for the iStudi Pass (Module C or E).
Click here for more information and the course access.
Helping international students to settle into the academic, linguistic and cultural environment in Passau, the aim of this course is to raise awareness of the cultural character of communication and to learn techniques, practices and customs that are common at German universities.
What is considered appropriate in communication varies from cultural area to cultural area. This becomes evident in differences such as handshakes or bows, acceptable speaking volume and distance to the interlocutor, or the choice of words in a newspaper report. The same applies to communication in science and in the academic field.
Participation in the event is creditable for the iStudi Pass (Module C or E).
Click here for more information and the course access.
As a student, you have the opportunity to volunteer in social projects together in teams of international and German students.
You get to know new people outside the university, gain practical experience in project management, expand your soft skills for your future professional life and receive a CERTIFICATE from the International Support Service upon completion.
Participation can also be recognized as a compulsory internship in some Master's programs of the Faculty of Humanities and for Module F in the iStudi-Pass program.
Before the start of the semester, you register for AYCD on a binding basis using the registration form on our website that is activated for the period.
At the beginning of the semester, we present the projects and form the teams in a kick-off event.
During the conception and implementation of the practical projects, you will be accompanied by AYCD as well as the corresponding civil society project partners.
The semester ends with a closing event.
More information about the procedure and the registration period can be found on our website, on Stud.IP 69727 All you can do as well as on the uni blog.
As a student, you have the opportunity to volunteer in social projects together in teams of international and German students.
You get to know new people outside the university, gain practical experience in project management, expand your soft skills for your future professional life and receive a CERTIFICATE from the International Support Service upon completion.
Participation can also be recognized as a compulsory internship in some Master's programs of the Faculty of Humanities and for Module F in the iStudi-Pass program.
Before the start of the semester, you register for AYCD on a binding basis using the registration form on our website that is activated for the period.
At the beginning of the semester, we present the projects and form the teams in a kick-off event.
During the conception and implementation of the practical projects, you will be accompanied by AYCD as well as the corresponding civil society project partners.
The semester ends with a closing event.
More information about the procedure and the registration period can be found on our website, on Stud.IP 69727 All you can do as well as on the uni blog.
