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:
To complete the programme, 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.
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.
Here you can find the semester programme for the iStudi Pass.
Dates and locations might be subject to change. Please double-check in StudIP.
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 specific section Future: 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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Introduction: The essentials for your career in Germany
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Your application for Germany: CVs Are you planning to apply for a job? Your CV is the central document of your application. In this workshop you learn to understand what German HR representatives are looking for and how you can best meet there expectation. You get a first feedback on your CV and learn how to adapt it for future applications. Registration via Stud.IP: 65204 | iStudi Coach |
Workshop: Your application for Germany: Job interview training Are you eager to know what to expect from a job interview in Germany? Have you been successful with your application and have now been invited for an interview? Congratulations! In this workshop you will get insights into types and structures of job interviews and learn how to prepare for and master difficult questions. Registration via Stud.IP: 65206 The event is aimed at international students and will be held in English. | iStudi Coach |
Workshop: Job interview training for international students (in German) Already have an invitation to interview? Congratulations! But also, if your are eager to know what to expect, in this workshop you will deal with the basics of communication as well as the classical procedure of a job interview and learn how to master them in German. Registration via Stud.IP: 65203 The event is aimed at international students with a good knowledge of German (B2 or higher) and will be held in German. Friday, 04.07.2025 12:00 - 17:00, Location: Passau Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit, Innstr. 30) | Luise Haack, Benedikt Oswald, Thomas Wirringer |
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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Talent Matching Start-up HUB Ostbayern
Monday, 12.05.2025; 18:00, via ZOOM, mainly in German | |
Career Talk with Holidu – Career in a travel tech Scale-up In our Career Talk, you will learn more about Holidu as a company - who we are, what we do and what drives us. We will also present entry and career opportunities for you to join our community. Register via StudIP: 65051, in English Tuesday, 13.05.2025 18:00 - 20:00 | Lucia Unterholzner Katharina Kern |
Professional Profiles: Career of a KuWi student in the trade relations between Germany and Mexico The AHK is responsible for representing German companies and the German economy in Mexico. The talk aims to help students get a closer look into the AHK's services in Mexico and Germany, and numerous other projects for bilateral and international development cooperation. Register via StudIP: 65012 W, in German Wednesday, 21.05.2025 18:00 - 20:00, Online Event | Andreas Müller |
Professional profiles: Policy Advisor at the European Parliament in Brussels Our reputed speaker shares her work and career experiences, alongside important insights on how to make it as a policy advisor at the European Parliament in Brussels Register via StudIP: 65014 W, in German Wednesday, 11.06.2025 18:00 - 20:00, Online event. (To participate in the webinar, registration on Stud.IP is required. The access link will be announced shortly before the event.) | Anna-Theresa Bach |
Professional profiles international: HR Manager in Action – Advancing Sustainability and Climate Innovation Our reputed speaker shares her work and career experiences, alongside important insights on how to make it into sustainability- related careers in Germany. Register via StudIP: 65015, in English Wednesday, 18.06.2025 18:00 - 20:00; Location: (LU 8) SR 307 | Yoali Sandoval |
Career Talk: Careers with the EU The lecture provides information about entry opportunities and the various career paths at the institutions of the European Union. Students from all degree programs will learn about the diverse career opportunities at the EU and the selection process. Find out about EU Careers and an international career alternative at the European Union! Register via StudIP: 65054 W, in German Tuesday, 24.06.2025 18:00 - 20:00; via ZOOM | ZKK |
Professional Profiles: Project manager at an educational foundation
Register via StudIP: 65016, in German Wednesday, 25.06.2025, Location: (LU 8) SR 307 | Christina Purrer |
Save the date: Campus Meets Company Job fair with approx. 70 companies. Guided Tour for international students; For further details and opportunity for 1:1 talks check: www.uni-passau.de/en/cmc Monday, 24.11.2025. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sports Centre | ZKK |
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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Intercultural Competence: Connecting across cultures The workshop will be held in English and takes place online via Zoom. Registration via Stud.IP: 61072 W Saturday and Sunday 10.05.2025 and 11.05.2025 10:00 - 17:00, each day | ZKK |
Personal Leadership The workshop will be held in English and takes place online via Zoom. Registration via Stud.IP: 61058 W Friday and Saturday, 30.05.2025 and 31.05.2025; 10:00 - 17:00, each day
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Intercultural Competence: Germany Understanding Germans made easy by an experience trainer with industry experience. Registration via StudIP: 61093 | 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 completion the course can be credited for Module C or E in the iStudi Pass Programme. | Self-learning online |
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 via Stud.IP from Monday, 14.04.2025, 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, April 17, 2025, 11:59 p.m. 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 Rio Cultural Bar&Garden (Lederergasse 50, 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.
| Events | Lecturer |
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Qualitative data analysis in practice - introduction to the MAXQDA analysis software Registration via Stud.IP: 64044 Thursday, 05.06.2025 and 12.06.2025, 18:00 - 21:00, Location: (JUR) CR 058 | Eileen Dauti |
Academic Writing for Students of the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics This seminar introduces students to essential methods and techniques of academic work. It is specifically designed to prepare students for writing bachelor’s theses and seminar papers. Registration via Stud.IP: 62035 Saturday, 14.06.2025, 09:00 - 17:00, Location: (WIWI) SR 033 | Sebastian Wilhelm |
Research Essentials for your paper Registration via Stud.IP: 64047 W Thursday, 26.06.2025, 14:00 - 16:00, Online via ZOOM | |
Academic writing This is an interactive seminar over two days, with an emphasis on ‘learning by doing’. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own writing skills and will have the opportunity to raise questions relating to their current work. Registration on Stud.IP: 62042 W Saturday, 28.06.2025, 09:00 - 16:00, and Sunday, 29.06.2025, 09:00 - 14:00 (online via ZOOM) | Andrew Joseph Halliday |
IT Course: MS Excel The workshop will be held in English and takes place online via Zoom. Registration via Stud.IP: 64005C Sunday, 20.07.2025 09:00 - 16:00 | Raphael Walter |
„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 completion the course can be credited for Module C or E in the iStudi Pass Programme. | Online course |
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: 27.04.2025 Registration form: Registration- ALL YOU CAN DO | International Support Services |
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 complete module F. The information event will take place on 30.04.2025, 2 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Mensa Plaza. 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 Are you a senior student by now and want to support international newbies when settling in? Register during the lecture free period to become a buddy for the new cohort. | International Office |
Further events specifically for international students can be found on the Zukunft: Karriere und Kompetenzen page. There you will also find a list of all events that are offered in English.
Make an individual appointment using the Appointment Tool ("Terminvergabe") on Mrs. Haack's profile page in Stud.IP.
