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.
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.
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Career talk with Holidu- Career in a travel tech Scale-up Der Vortrag informiert über Einstiegsmöglichkeiten und die unterschiedlichen Karrierewege bei den Institutionen der Europäischen Union. Studierende aller Studiengänge lernen Wissenswertes über die vielfältigen, beruflichen Möglichkeiten bei der EU sowie über das Auswahlverfahren kennen. Informieren Sie sich über EU Careers und eine internationale Karrierealternative bei der Europäischen Union! Tuesday, 13th of June 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM In presence, location (LU 8) SR 307 Stud.IP 65053 | ZKK |
Berufe im Profil international: My Career shift – IT consultant with a non-technical study background The talk will be held in English. Registration is desired: Stud.IP 65017 Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM; location: (LU 8) SR 307 Further lectures in the context of "Berufe im Profil" can be found under Stud.IP: 65011 - 65017 | ZKK |
Campus meets Company: the career fair The Campus meets Company is the career fair of the University of Passau. 60 companies and non-profit organizations present themselves to students and graduates of all disciplines. The Campus meets Company offers a good opportunity to get to know potential employers from the region, Germany and the world. Conversely, of course, employers also have the opportunity to find very well qualified employees. In addition to the exhibition stands, there is a diverse supporting program consisting of company slams, lectures, one-on-one discussions and workshops. Monday, November 20, 2023, 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM; location: Sportcenter and ITZ | |
Start-up support: PATEC - Passau the Entrepreneurial Campus Are you fascinated by everything to do with founding and start-ups? Are you interested in young founders who successfully implement innovative ideas and believe in their idea even in the face of setbacks because they create added value for society with their innovation or close a gap in the market? Would you like to learn more about the start-up world or are you interested in acquiring a certificate? You can also imagine founding a company or even already have a concrete business idea? No matter at which step you are at on your start-up journey - from "interested yes, but no idea" to "about to start up" - we will support you.
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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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Softskills in diverse project teams Soft skills are becoming increasingly more important in most daily working environments. The seminar will enable participants to develop an understanding of the crucial role that soft skills play in human interactions, especially in diverse project teams. The selected contents and examples will be related to the IT industry and consulting reality. Beginning events (there are more): Friday. 02.06.23 10:00 - 18:00 Initial location: (LU 8) SR 307-308 To find all relevant informations look up on Stud.IP: 61055 | |
Collaborating effectively in hybrid teams This is an interactive and practical seminar in which you will experience working together across geographically separate locations. You will take part in a Management Simulation and work together in differing roles. You will learn to construct the appropriate forms of communication, leadership, and organization between the various teams so that they can successfully fulfill any assignment for their international client. Beginning events (there are more): Friday. 23.06.23 14:00 - 18:00; Saturday. 24.06.23 10:00 - 16:00 Initial location: (LU 8) SR 002 To find all relevant informations look up on Stud.IP: 61057 | ZKK |
Blockseminar: Intercultural Competence: Connecting across cultures This two-day interactive seminar offers the students an insight into the impact of culture on everyday international business dealings. The participants will be made aware, by means of simulation and sharing biographies, of their own cultural “filter” (UCL) and how this affects their perception of and interaction with international business partners. The seminar will offer the students strategies to successfully navigate cultural differences and create synergies, and tools to communicate effectively within international teams. The workshop will be held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 61072 W Friday, 28.04.23 - Saturday 29.04.23 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Location: ONLINE (Zoom-Webinar)
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Intercultural Competence: Germany German culture is explained via different methods: pictures, cases, models, values, videos, etc. The Iceberg Model helps participants to differentiate between the visible (e.g. organized fun) and the invisible aspects of German culture (e.g. cultural norms like “Nur bei Grün – den Kindern ein Vorbild”). We will experiment with the change of perspectives with case studies and videos and reflect 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. Students learn deductively with different experiments and via reflection. The workshop will be held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 61093 W Friday. 05.05.23 10:00 - 18:00 | ZKK |
„Intercultural communication and academic training for international students: The Online Self-Learning Course” What is considered appropriate in communication varies from cultural area to cultural area. This becomes evident in differences such as handshakes or bows, acceptable speaking volume and distance to the interlocutor, or the choice of words in a newspaper report. The same applies to communication in science and in the academic field. This course aims to help international students to settle into the academic, linguistic and cultural environment in Passau by raising awareness of the cultural character of communication and by learning techniques, practices and customs that are common at German universities. The course is designed in an asynchronous learning format and features the following modules:
Course access: Intercultural communication and academic training for international students: The Online Self-Learning Course More information can be found on our website. After completionthe course can be credited for Module C or E in the iStudi Pass Programme.
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Where can I learn German? How can I improve and practice my German language skills?
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German language courses at the University of Passau Registration through Stud.IP up until 23rd of May 2023 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 The Stud.IP platform allows you to search for a match to practice your language skills with other students. Simply enter your level of German language skills and mother tongue. Stud.IP - Profile - My Tandems | https://blog.uni-passau.de/2021/07/08/erfahrungsbericht-mein-tandem-our-my-tandem-experience/ |
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.
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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; Wednesday 28.06.23 16:00 - 18:00, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom meeting) | ZKK |
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 Tuesday, 07 February 2023, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. location: ONLINE (Zoom meeting) | ZKK |
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. 24.06.23 - Sunday. 25.06.23; 09:00 - 17:00; location: ONLINE (Zoom meeting) #lifehack: for new students there will be a short online introduction to the course on Tuesday, 06.06.2023 from 19:00 to 20:00 Registration via Stud.IP: 62042 W# | ZKK |
Seminar: Resilience training – how to consolidate your inner strength (for international students) In this seminar focusses on personal resilience and its strengthening in private and professional environments. Registration via Stud.IP: 60011 Friday, 13 January 2023, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; location: (LU 8) R 206 #lifehack: for new students there will be a short online introduction to the course on Tuesday, 02.05.2023 from 19:00 to 20:00 Registration via Stud.IP: 60011# | ZKK |
„Intercultural communication and academic training for international students: The Online Self-Learning Course” What is considered appropriate in communication varies from cultural area to cultural area. This becomes evident in differences such as handshakes or bows, acceptable speaking volume and distance to the interlocutor, or the choice of words in a newspaper report. The same applies to communication in science and in the academic field. This course aims to help international students to settle into the academic, linguistic and cultural environment in Passau by raising awareness of the cultural character of communication and by learning techniques, practices and customs that are common at German universities. The course is designed in an asynchronous learning format and features the following modules:
Course access: Intercultural communication and academic training for international students: The Online Self-Learning Course More information can be found on our website. After completionthe course can be credited for Module C or E in the iStudi Pass Programme. |
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.
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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: 24th of April 2023 Registration form: Registration- ALL YOU 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 October 18 2023. The AStA provides introduction videos of the student clubs. You can find these videos and an overview of all groups 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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