iStudi Pass
Career orientation programme for international degree-seeking students
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Your path to a successful career start
Would you like to gain work experience during your studies and prepare yourself optimally for a career in Germany? Then be sure to use the career orientation programme of the iStudi Pass and the various services offered by the iStudi Coach.
In this pass, you will log your participation in six training measures from at least five of the following modules:
- A. Job seeking and applications
- B. Company networking
- C. Intercultural skills
- D. German language skills
- E. Degree success
- F. Volunteering
It is mandatory to participate in training measures for modules A to D. For your fifth training measure, you can choose between modules E and F. Finally, for the sixth one, you can choose between all six modules. We recommend to complete the programme within two semesters which is an average time investment of 15 to 30 minutes per semester week.
Upon completion of the programme you will receive a certificate of attendance, which you may, for instance, enclose with your application documents. The iStudi Pass Programme is open to international students of all faculties and participation is entirely voluntary.
Sign up for the iStudi Pass
You can sign up for the iStudi Pass Programme here.
After signing up, please self-reliantly register on our "iStudi Pass" group on ILIAS. For doing so, you will receive the necessary log-in information via the confirmation e-mail.
As soon as you are registered in our ILIAS group, we will subsequently add you to the Stud.IP group "iStudi-Pass Veranstaltungen - iStudi Pass events". If you have any questions regarding signing up, feel free to contact us at iStudiCoach@uni-passau.de.
Events programme
Here you can find the semester programme for the iStudi Pass.
We are going to publish events for the winter term 2022-23 shortly before the lecture period starts again.
A. How do I search for an internship? How do I convince the interviewer that I'm the best candidate for the job? The right strategy and professional applications are the key to success here. Make use of the current semester programme of the University's Centre for Careers and Competencies to learn the correct way to apply for jobs in Germany and improve your soft skills.
In addition, you can get a personal application check: Find available time slots on Luise Haack's profile in Stud.IP and register there.
| Events | Lecturer |
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Workshop: The Essentials for your application in Germany Are you planning to work in Germany or would you like to search for an internship? This interactive online seminar gives you useful information for a succesful job search and application and allows you to define, plan and take the first steps towards a professional career in Germany. Registration through Stud.IP is mandatory: 65202sf W The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Friday, April 22nd, 2022; 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar) | Luise Haack |
Seminar: Present your profile at its best Have you ever wondered whether possible future employers even consider non-technical skills in their hiring decision? We say, “yes!” and provide you with details on how soft skills and networking boost your chances during your job search. With 10 steps you can upgrade your profile for your job search.Registration through Stud.IP is mandatory: 65209 W Wednesday, May 18, 2022; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar) | Luise Haack |
Workshop: Your application for Germany: CV Get to know the basics about applications in Germany ! Join this workshop to actively work on the most important part of every application, the CV. Registration through Stud.IP is mandatory: 65204 The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Friday, June 24th, 2022; 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; | Luise Haack |
Workshop: Your application for Germany: Cover letter This workshop is designed to give you an understanding what requirements a cover letter needs to fulfill. Therefore, you will learn application strategies and draft a cover letter for future applications. Registration through Stud.IP is mandatory: 65205 The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Friday, July 1, 2022; 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Luise Haack |
Workshop: Your application for Germany: Job interview training An invitation to a job interview is an important step towards your job entry. Therefore, you should understand the way job interviews are conducted in Germany and which are the most common or especially difficult questions. This workshop helps you to prepare for the eventual possibility. It also allows you to work on your short verbal self-presentation useful for career and networking events. Registration through Stud.IP is mandatory: 65206 The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Saturday, July 2, 2022; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Luise Haack |
What fields can I work in with my degree subject? What interesting companies are out there? The more you find out about the different areas of application of your theoretical knowledge, the easier it will be to score that job! Find career events at the Centre for Careers and Competencies.
Only the English options are displayed here. To see all options please change the language to German.
| Events | Lecturer |
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Company Slam (Stud.IP: 65051) Get industry insights and meet Indian global players as employers in Bavaria at the Company Slam. Tuesday, May 10 2022, 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM; location: LU 8, SR 308 | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
Career Talk with Holidu (Stud.IP: 65053) Career in a travel tech Scale-up. Tuesday, May 24 2022, 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM; location: LU 8, SR 307 | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
Women in Legal Tech Insights into the Legal Tech career: tips and tricks for your job start and networking session. The event is open to international students: Language is German and everyone is welcome to contribute in English language (please contact the lecturer) Wednesday, May 25 2022, 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM; location: WiWi, HS 5 | Registration through Stud.IP (ID 26643) |
Professional Profiles international:Program Director, Project Implementation Unit at Transparency International Pakistan (Stud.IP: 65014 W) Wednesday, June 15th 2022; location: ONLINE (Zoom-webinar) | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
What makes a German tick? How can I use my experience from abroad? Intercultural skills are the key requirement for working successfully in teams, irrespective of whether the team in question is a study group at university or a project team in a company.
| Veranstaltungen | Dozierende |
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Blockseminar: Intercultural Competence: Connecting across cultures This interactive seminar gives students the opportunity to gain an insight into the impact of culture on everyday international business dealings. The workshop offers strategies to successfully navigate cultural differences and create synergies, and tools to communicate effectively within international teams. The workshop will be held in English. Anmeldung über Stud.IP: 61072sf W Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, and Sunday, April 24th, 2022, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Location: (ONLINE) | Nina Merrens, |
Blockseminar: Intercultural Competence: Germany (Stud.IP: 61093) In the seminar, case studies and videos will be used to experiment with the change of perspective and to reflect on selected German cultural standards such as “objective professionalism”, “the differentiation between private and working spheres” and “direct communication styles”. This discourse includes the reflection on how the values of equality and honesty show in everyday life communication and behavioral patterns. The workshop will be held in English. Saturday, May 21st, 2022, and Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
Where can I learn German? How can I improve and practice my German language skills?
| Events | Lecturer |
|---|---|
German language courses at the University of Passau Registration through Stud.IP (between 19 and 21 April) If necessary, be aware of the dates of the placement test. | Language Centre |
Sprachcafé Passau The Sprachcafé Passau is a small group of students who meet once a week in an informal atmosphere to bring various languages and people together. The idea is to chat in foreign languages, to get to know foreign cultures and new people. We meet every THURSDAY from 8:00 p.m. in Cafe Duft (Theresienstraße 22, 94032 Passau). Come on over, we are looking foward to meeting you! | |
Language tandem You can find a language tandem partner via Stud.IP and regularly practice German with them. How to find language tandems on Stud.IP: Stud.IP - Profile - My tandems | Stud.IP |
How does studying work? Who can help me with my questions? To ensure you hit the ground running, you should make sure you attend the International Students' orientation Weeks and perhaps hook up with a student buddy with the International Office.
Only Workshops in English are displayed here. If you want to take part in courses held in German please change the language to German.
| Events | Lecturer |
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IT Class: Research Essentials for your Paper or Thesis This course will introduce participants to research strategies and library resources. You'll learn how to use key online tools for finding various types of material for your paper or thesis. Registration via Stud.IP: 64047 W Location: ONLINE (Zoom-Meeting) | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
IT Class: Citavi 2 - Practical Training In this course you will explore the basic features of the reference management software Citavi. You will learn how to use Citavi effectively for your thesis or paper. No previous skills are needed. Registration via Stud.IP: 64046 W Locaton: ONLINE (Zoom-Meeting) | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
Seminar: Academic Writing In this interactive seminar, you will learn how to create structurally sound scientific papers, essays etc. in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 62042 W Saturday, 14 May 2022; Sunday 15 May 2022; Saturday 21 May 2022; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar) | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
How does studying work? Who can help me with my questions? To ensure you hit the ground running, you should make sure you attend the International Students' orientation Weeks and perhaps hook up with a student buddy with the International Office.
| Events | Lecturer |
|---|---|
Seminar: Academic Writing In this interactive seminar, you will learn how to create structurally sound scientific papers, essays etc.. The focus of the seminar is thereby on the use of language in academic writing. The workshop will be held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 62042 W Saturday, November 6th; Sunday, November 7th, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & Saturday, November 13th, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Location: (ONLINE) | Andrew Halliday, |
Seminar: Basics of Academic Writing In this seminar students not only deal with the typical process of writing a seminar paper but gain a variety of skills and strategies accompanying this process. By completing practical exercises, students learn to successfully write an academic paper. The workshop will be held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 62034 W Friday, November 12th, 2021 & Saturday, November 13th, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Location: (ONLINE) | Lukas Gernand, |
Seminar: Presenting with impact and self confidence Speaking in front of an audience needs practice and self-confidence. We will look at stage fright as obstacle as well as support for a good presentation. You will also find out about the impact of body language and how it effects any presentation. The workshop will be held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 62001 Saturday, November 27th, 2021 & Sunday, November 28th, 2021; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Location: LWS8 309 | Anne Kathrin Jansen, |
Seminar: IT-Course: Research Essentials for your Paper or Thesis This course will introduce participants to research strategies and library resources. You'll learn how to use key online tools for finding various types of material for your paper or thesis. The workshop will be held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 64047 W Wednesday, December 15th, 2021, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Location: (ONLINE) | Lisa Spindler, Luisa Strahberger, |
Seminar: IT-Course: Citavi 2: Practical Training Contents: The workshop will be held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 64046 W Thursday, January 20th, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Location: (ONLINE) | Angela Güntner, Robert Mercan, |
How can I get in touch with my fellow students? What can I do to meet people from Passau? A good social network can help you with a variety of issues, as for example day-to-day problems. They also can be very helpful when it comes to looking for a job or an internship. A good way to build such a social network and gain useful skills at the same time is volunteering.
Programme for the winter semester will be updated soon.
| Events | Organizer |
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ALL YOU CAN DO Student teams made up of international and German students are involved in local and regional volunteer projects. Are you interested in getting involved? Registration deadline: end of April Registration form: Registration- ALL OU CAN DO | Refugee Programme |
Information event of the University's Student Clubs and Societies Learn more about all of the different clubs and societies at the University of Passau and actively participate in one to get a stamp for module F. The Information event will take place on April 27th 2022 at the Mensa. Until then, you can find an overview of all the clubs here. | University of Passau AStA Passau |
International tutors Participate in three activities organized by the Student Union's international tutors. Find their programme on Instagram/Facebook: "International Students Passau". Register for their events by e-mail to i-tutor@stwno.de | Student Union's international tutors |
Buddy scheme for international students Registration deadline: end of first week of lectures. | International Office |
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