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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!

Students of Passau

Student committees' Orientation Week programmes

Orientation week programme

Date

5 to 10 October 2026

Stud.IP number

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. Information Systems

School of Business, Economics and Information Systems

School of Business, Economics and Information Systems

Orientation week programme

Date

5 to 10 October 2026

Stud.IP number

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. Information Systems

School of Business, Economics and Information Systems

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Orientation week programme

Date

5 to 10 October

Stud.IP number

45050

Degree programmes

  • Law (State examination)
  • LL.B. Legal Tech
  • LL.M. German Law for Foreign Graduates

Only in April:

LL.M. Legal Informatics

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law

Orientation week programme

Date

5 to 10 October

Stud.IP number

45050

Degree programmes

  • Law (State examination)
  • LL.B. Legal Tech
  • LL.M. German Law for Foreign Graduates

Only in April:

LL.M. Legal Informatics

Faculty of Law

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Go to the orientation programme

Information from the student's comittee

Please register also with this form

Date

28 September to 8 October 2026

Please register on the

Stud.IP-Numbers

244 and 5000

Degree programmes

  • B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence Engineering
  • M.Sc. Computational Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • Teacher education programmes (mathematics and informatics)

Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics

Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics

Go to the orientation programme

Information from the student's comittee

Please register also with this form

Date

28 September to 8 October 2026

Please register on the

Stud.IP-Numbers

244 and 5000

Degree programmes

  • B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence Engineering
  • M.Sc. Computational Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • Teacher education programmes (mathematics and informatics)

Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics

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Orientation week programme

Termin

5 to 10 October 2026

Stud.IP number

0423235

Degree programmes

  • B.A. European Studies
  • B.A. European Studies Major
  • B.A. Historical Sciences
  • B.A. International Cultural and Business Studies
  • B.A. Language and Text Science
  • B.A. Media and Communication
  • M.A. Visual Studies (Bildwissenschaft)
  • M.A. Charity Studies and Values-based Management
  • M.A. European Studies
  • M.A. History and Society
  • M.A. International Cultural and Business Studies
  • M.A. Semiotics of Texts and Culture

Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies

Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies

Orientation week programme

Termin

5 to 10 October 2026

Stud.IP number

0423235

Degree programmes

  • B.A. European Studies
  • B.A. European Studies Major
  • B.A. Historical Sciences
  • B.A. International Cultural and Business Studies
  • B.A. Language and Text Science
  • B.A. Media and Communication
  • M.A. Visual Studies (Bildwissenschaft)
  • M.A. Charity Studies and Values-based Management
  • M.A. European Studies
  • M.A. History and Society
  • M.A. International Cultural and Business Studies
  • M.A. Semiotics of Texts and Culture

Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies

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Orientation week programme

Date

5 to 10 October 2026

Stud.IP number

00226

Degree programmes

  • M.A. Development Studies
  • M.A. Governance and Public Policy
  • B.A. Governance and Public Policy
  • B.A. Journalism and Strategic Communication
  • Teacher education degree programmes (Grundschule, Mittelschule, Realschule, Gymnasium)
  • M.A. Geographies of Sustainability
  • M.A. Communication in Digital Societies

Only in April:

M.A. International Education and Global Learning

Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences

Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences

Orientation week programme

Date

5 to 10 October 2026

Stud.IP number

00226

Degree programmes

  • M.A. Development Studies
  • M.A. Governance and Public Policy
  • B.A. Governance and Public Policy
  • B.A. Journalism and Strategic Communication
  • Teacher education degree programmes (Grundschule, Mittelschule, Realschule, Gymnasium)
  • M.A. Geographies of Sustainability
  • M.A. Communication in Digital Societies

Only in April:

M.A. International Education and Global Learning

Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences

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Orientation week programme

Date

5 to 9 October 2026

Stud.IP number

t.b.a.

For all Teacher education degree programmes

Teacher education programmes

Teacher education programmes

Orientation week programme

Date

5 to 9 October 2026

Stud.IP number

t.b.a.

For all Teacher education degree programmes

Teacher education programmes

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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.

Stud.IP number: 992026

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.

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. Also, please feel free to use our AI chatbot "ZIMI" for all questions on IT related topics, such as network access, email, digital learning platforms, software, and more. You can also use our IT Survival Guide.

At the beginning of the winter semester 2026-27, we are offering:

Online-introductions to our IT services via Zoom:

t.b.a.

(Please keep in mind: hours in the German time zone)

We have summarized the contents of this event for you: Introduction to IT services

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!

Whom can I ask for advice?

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. 

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