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.
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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: 65202 W The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Friday, October 28, 2022; 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom webinar)
| Luise Haack |
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. Registration through Stud.IP is mandatory: 65204 The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Friday, November 4, 2022; 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; location: Room: (LU 8) SR 008
| 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 The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Saturday, November 5, 2022; 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; location:Room: (LU 8) SR 008
| Luise Haack |
Workshop: Show your profile at its best! Get ready for a successful visit at the job fair While well structures application documents are the basis to convince a potential future employer, we discuss the extra mile you can go to stand out from the crowd. Luise Haack, iStudi Coach at the University of Passau since 2015 and passionate networker, has compiled a list of ten recommendations making your profile even more appealing for HR and will elaborate on them to get you going right after the event.Registration through Stud.IP is mandatory: 65209 W The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Thursday, November 17, 2022; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 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 The workshop is addressed to international students and will be held in English. Saturday, January 14, 2023; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; location:Room: (LU 8) SR 008
| 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.
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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 21, 2022, 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM; location: Sportcenter and ITZ
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Berufe im Profil - Karriere mit Promotion: Entwicklungs-Ingenieurin in der Digitalisierung und im Bereich Machine Learning bei BMW The talk will be held in German. Registration is desired: Stud.IP 65012 Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 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
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Berufe im Profil international: Al Product Owner for the video game industry and Metaverse The talk will be held in English. Registration is desired: Stud.IP 65015 Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 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
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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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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 Saturday, November 5, 2022 and Sunday, November 6, 2022, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Location: ONLINE (Zoom-Webinar)
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„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.
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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 (between 11 October and 06 November) There are still free places in the course "Aufbaustufe 1 / B1 - Schreibwerkstatt" (Stud.IP: 90244). Register now and expand your German language skills! Registration through Stud.IP: 90244 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.
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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 Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.; 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 Tuesday, 07 February 2023, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.; location: 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, 03 December 2022 and 10 December 2022, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; location: ONLINE (Zoom meeting) | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
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 | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
„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. | |
Seminar: Juristische Methodenlehre (for international students) This seminar teaches the methodological basics of German legal studies. The seminar is held in German language. Registration via Stud.IP: 62037 Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (starting from 27 October 2022); location: (WIWI) SR 026 | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
IT Class: Citavi 2: Intensivkurs mit Übungen The course teaches advanced skills that build on the course "Citavi 1- Short Introduction". The course is held in German language. Registration via Stud.IP: 64041A W, 64041B W, 64041C W, 64041D W Times: Various; Location: ONLINE (Zoom meeting). | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
IT Class: Effizient Recherchieren für die Seminar- und Bachelorarbeiten The course teaches the use of scientific research tools for a targeted literature search. The course is held in German language. Registration via Stud.IP: 64042A W, 64042B W, 64042C W, 64042D W, 64042E W Times: Various; Location: ONLINE (Zoom Meeting). | Centre for Careers and Competencies |
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: 26 October 2022 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 digitally this semester. Therefore, 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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