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!
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.)
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.
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
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: t.b.a.
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.
If you have any questions about the O-Woche, you can ask the student committees or contact the Academic Advice Service of the University of Passau.
