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 current semester programme for the iStudi Pass.
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.
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Workshop: The essentials for your career 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. Wednesday, October 6th, 2021; 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar) | Luise Haack
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Workshop: Your application for Germany: CVs 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. Furthermore, this workshop specifically focuses on successfully creating a CV for German companies. Registration through Stud.IP is mandatory: 65204 W The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Friday, October 29th, 2021; 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar) | Luise Haack |
Workshop: Your application for Germany: Cover letters 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, November 11th, 2021; 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 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, December 3rd, 2021; 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar) | Luise Haack |
Q & A for: Your successful job application and onboarding In this question-and-answer session, the iStudi Coach is available to answer all your questions as an expert on job search, application and the legal framework. Moreover you can exchange ideas with other students. Registration through Stud.IP is mandatory: 65207 W The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Wednesday, January 12th, 2022; 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.
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Campus meets Company The second round of the University of Passau's online career day! ' 'Campus meets Company', held in November each year, is the University's biggest careers and recruiting event. With approximately 3,000 visitors and more than 100 exhibitors, the career fair is the perfect place to make contacts for starting a career after graduation. Date: November 22nd, 2021 Registration via Stud.IP: Stud.IP Veranstaltung 65301 | |
Career Talk with CSneovias Are you interested in starting your career with SAP? Then join our career talk! We will give you some interesting insights about our company. The talk will be held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 65054 Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Location: (LU 8) SR 309 and (ONLINE) | CSneovias, |
Berufe im Profil: Software Engineer Get to know Jean Pierre Char, a software developer working at One Logic and Wissal Saihi, also a software developer, working at FotoFinder Systems GmbH and find out more about their professional work life and experiences. The talk will be held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 65016 W Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Location: (ONLINE) | Jean Pierre Char, Wissal Saihi, |
Start-up support Do you find everything to do with founding and start-ups exciting? Would you like to find out more about the start-up world or are you interested in acquiring a certificate? Can you also imagine starting a company or even already have a specific business idea? Regardless of which station you are currently on your start-up trip - from "Interested, yes, but no idea" to "shortly before the start-up" - our offers for start-up support are sure to find the right one for you. |
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.
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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 W Saturday, November 20th, 2021, and Sunday, November 21st, 2021, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Location: (ONLINE) | Nina Merrens, |
Workshop: Intercultural Compentence: Germany 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. Please register via Stud.IP: 61093 Friday, December 10th, 2021, and Saturday, December 11th, 2021, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Location: LWS8 307 | Ilaria Carrara Cagni, |
Where can I learn German? How can I improve and practice my German language skills?
| Events | Lecturer |
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German language courses at the University of Passau Registration through Stud.IP 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.
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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.
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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: November 18th, 2021 Registration form: Registration - ALL YOU CAN DO | Refugee Programme der Universität Passau |
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 complete your module F. Info-event: Wednesday, November 20th, 2021; 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Location: Mensavorplatz (cafeteria forecourt) | University of Passau, AStA |
International tutors Participate in three activities organized by the Student Union's international tutors in order to complete the module. Find details on the 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 |
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