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.
If you have questions about career prospects, degree programmes at other universities, vocational education schemes or job referrals, you can make an appointment with the local job centre/employment agency.
International degree-seeking students can also see the iStudi Coach for advice.
We have prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions about starting out and studying at university.
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.
Dr Ulrike Bunge ist Student Disabilities Officer. Further information you find on the website Advice and support for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Information for first-year students
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
