Orientation Weeks
Get the most out of your start at university!
- How do I put together my timetable?
- Who are my coursemates?
- What pitfalls do I need to watch out for when organising my studies?
You'll get the answers by attending the Orientation Week (a.k.a. 'O-Woche' in German), which takes place before regular teaching commences. Organised by the student committees, this induction to university life will help you get started at university!
Webinar "Study organisation for degree-seeking students": 24 September
In the webinar "Essentials for Study Organisation" on Wednesday, 24 September 2025 at 2 p.m. CEST, the iStudi Coach will answer your questions about starting your studies in the winter semester 2025-26. The webinar will take place online via Zoom. (You will assemble your timetable during the orientation weeks.) The iStudi Coach also offers three additional webinars on Housing, Bureaucracy and Study Life.
Are you starting your studies at the University of Passau in the winter semester 2025-26?
Register here for all four webinars.
(You can also take part in the same webinar "Study Organisation" in German language.)
Preview: Faculty's orientation week 2025-26
The Faculty's orientation week will place from 6 October 2025.
In September, the student councils will provide information on the programme and offers of the orientation week.
Orientation week programme
Date
6 to 11 October 2025
29010
Degree programmes
- B.Sc. Business Administration and Economics
- B.Sc. Digital Transformation in Business and Society
- B.Sc. Wirtschaftsinformatik (Information Systems)
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.Sc. International Economics and Business
- M.Sc. Wirtschaftsinformatik (Information Systems)
Orientation week programme
Date
6 to 11 October 2025
29010
Degree programmes
- B.Sc. Business Administration and Economics
- B.Sc. Digital Transformation in Business and Society
- B.Sc. Wirtschaftsinformatik (Information Systems)
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.Sc. International Economics and Business
- M.Sc. Wirtschaftsinformatik (Information Systems)
School of Business, Economics and Information Systems
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Date
29 September - 10 October 2025
244 and 5000
Degree programmes
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence Engineering
- M.Sc. Computational Mathematics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- Teacher education programmes (mathematics and informatics)
Date
29 September - 10 October 2025
244 and 5000
Degree programmes
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence Engineering
- M.Sc. Computational Mathematics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- Teacher education programmes (mathematics and informatics)
Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics
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ZIM IT basics for a successful start to your studies
ZIM is the digital centre of the University of Passau. As such, it is responsible for the management, development and provision of all IT services around the campus.
In our help portal you can find information on relevant topics in the field of IT and media management. You can also use our survival guide for students and our IT Survival Guide.
At the beginning of the winter semester 2025-26, we are offering an introductory event to IT services.
We have summarized the contents of this event for you: Introduction to IT services
Orientation Weeks for International Students
In addition to the Orientation Week for all students, the International Office also holds international orientation weeks specifically for international students coming to Passau.
Dates: 29 September to 12 October 2025
Stud.IP code: 992025
We recommend that international students also take part in the orientation weeks organised by the faculty in which they are studying. The programme is coordinated with the International Office.
What will the orientation programme involve?
- Introductory talks about the degree programmes
- Advice on how to put together your timetable
- Initital assessments of your foreign language skills for language courses
- Workshops about the virtual learning environments
- Campus tours
- Library tours
- Scavenger hunts and events to familiarise you with the city and local area
- Social events where you can meet fellow students and make friends
- and more!
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