Need someone to answer your questions regarding studying at the University? The Academic Advice Service is the first port of call for all enquiries related to studying at the University or your degree programme. In particular, we can help you in individual consultations, for example with:
We will gladly take time for you!
Consultations can be conducted in person, by telephone or online via Zoom in German, Englisch, French and Spanish (please inform us when making an appointment if you want to talk French or Spanish).
To make an appointment, call +49 851 509 1154 (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or email us at advice@uni-passau.de.
On Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, we offer open consultation hours in person or by telephone: +49 851 509 1154.
For course-specific questions relating to your degree programme, please contact the relevant programme advisers.
All students can access the Psychological Counselling Service for support with personal problems, family difficulties, or academic stress.
The Student Services Association's welfare advisers provide advice and support, for example, with financial hardship, legal advice related to tenancy agreements, and for advice on studying as a parent or while caring for family members.
Please note that our availability will be limited from June 16 to June 20, 2025:
From Monday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 18, we will only be available by phone to a limited extent. Please feel free to send us an email—we will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.
On Wednesday, June 18, there will be no open consultation hours. The next open consultation will take place on June 25.
On Thursday, June 19, and Friday, June 20, the Academic Advice Service will be closed.
To schedule an appointment for academic advising, please contact us by email at: advice@uni-passau.de
To access the information of the videos in English, you can switch on English language closed captions (CC) if the audio language is German.
Our playlist of short videos for new students conveys important tips for students new to the University of Passau.
The study options page contains more information about each degree programme. Our infosheets give you comprehensive information on any programme and are available from the 'Downloads' box on each programme's web page.
Printed infosheets are available from your Academic Adviser.
We have prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions about starting out and studying at university.
Dr Ulrike Bunge ist Student Disabilities Officer. Further information you find on the website Advice and support for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Phone: +49 851 509 1154
(Mon to Fri 8:00 to 13:00)
Office hours
Appointments by arrangement
Drop-in hours: Wednesdays 9:00 to 12:00
Administration Buildung
Innstrasse 41
94032 Passau
Germany