iStudi Pass
Career orientation programme for internationale degree-seeking students
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.
Upon completion of the programme within two semesters 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, you will be added 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.
Programme for the Winter Semester 20/21
Here you can find the current offer of the winter semester 2020/21
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.
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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 W The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Friday, November 20, 2020; 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar) | 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 W The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Friday, December 4, 2020; 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar) | 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 W The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Friday, January 15, 2021; 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar) | Luise Haack |
Seminar: Q&A for your successful job application: This seminar gives you the opportunity to aks all questions dealing with the searching for a job, the application and all other general concerns that might arise during the process of finding employment. Registration through Stud.IP is mandatory: 65207 W Thursday, January 21, 2021; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar) | 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.
| Events | Lecturer |
|---|---|
Campus meets Company: Online-Career Day The career fair "Campus meets Company" is a great possibilty for students and companies to meet. This year's carrer-day will, for the first time, take place online. Monday, November 23, 2020; 11:00am - 4:00pm For further information visit Campus meets Company. | |
Berufe im Profil: Presentation of a field of work (Stud.IP: 65013 W) Sustainability manager (organized in cooperation with kuwi netzwerk) Wednesday, December 2, 2020, from 6:00pm - 08:00pm; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar), event will be in German Other talks of the format "Berufe im Profil" and further information can be found on Stud.IP: 65011 - 65017 | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
Berufe im Profil: Presentation of a field of work (Stud.IP: 65014 W) Diplomat at the Foreign Office Wednesday, December 16, 2020, from 6:00pm - 08:00pm; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar), event will be in German Other talks of the format "Berufe im Profil" and further information can be found on Stud.IP: 65011 - 65017 | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
Berufe im Profil: Presentation of a field of work (Stud.IP: 65016 W) Referee of political adult education Wednesday, January 20, 2021, from 6:00pm - 08:00pm; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar), event will be in German Other talks of the format "Berufe im Profil" and further information can be found on Stud.IP: 65011 - 65017 | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
| Career Talk: Careers in the European Union (Stud.IP: 65056 W) Information on entry opportunities and possible career paths within the organisations and institutions of the EU. Tuesday, February 2, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar), event will be in German | EU Student Careers Ambassador |
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.
| Events | Lecturer |
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Workshop: Intercultural Competence: Germany Gain a deeper awareness and understanding of your own cultural identity and an insight into the impact of culture on everyday communication and business dealings in Germany. The workshop will be held in English. Please register via Stud.IP: 61093 Friday 20 Nov, 2020, 10:00 am - 6:00pm and Saturday 21 Nov, 2020, 09:00am - 5:00pm; Location: (WIWI) SR 029 | Ilaria Carraga Cagne |
Workshop: 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. Please register via Stud.IP: 61072 Friday 20 Nov, 2020, and Saturday 21 Nov, 2020, 10:00am - 4:30pm; Location: (ONLINE)
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Where can I learn German? How can I improve and practice my German language skills?
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Registration through Stud.IP | Language Centre |
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.
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Worshop: How to prepare for (virtual) career events The University’s first virtual Career Event is the ideal opportunity to get in touch with the working world, expand your social network and get to know new companies and organisations. This introductions helps you to prepare and be ready for all kind of digital and on-site events when it comes to getting in touch, asking questions and presenting yourself as a possible candidate. Registration via Stud.IP: 65208 W Thursday, November 10, 2020, 06:00pm - 08:00pm; Location: (ONLINE) | |
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, November 28, 2020 9:00am to 1:00pm + Sunday, November 29, 2020, 9:00am to 1:00pm + Saturday, December 5, 2020, 9:00am to noon; Location: (ONLINE | |
IT Class:Research Essentials: How to Find Resources & Improve Your Search Skills 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 Monday, December 14, 2020, 4:00pm - 06:00pm; Location: (ONLINE) | |
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: 64041D Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Location: (JUR) R 057 |
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.
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Student Clubs and Societies at the University of Passau 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. If an information event will take place this semester, we will inform you about it here. Until then, you can find an overview of all the clubs here. | University of Passau |
International tutors Participate in three activities organized by the Student Union's international tutors in order to get a stamp. Programme International Students (iTutor):
Find further events and more information about 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 |
Download the leaflet on the iStudi Pass.
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