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!
Student committees' Orientation Week programmes
Date
7 to 11 April 2026
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
Date
7 to 11 April 2026
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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Date
7 to 10 April 2026
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
7 to 10 April 2026
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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Termin
7 to 12 April 2026
07042026
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
Termin
7 to 12 April 2026
07042026
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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Date
7 to 12 April 2026
00704
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
- M.A. International Education and Global Learning
Date
7 to 12 April 2026
00704
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
- M.A. International Education and Global Learning
Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences
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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 summer semester 2026, we are offering:
Online-introductions to our IT services via Zoom:
(Please keep in mind: hours in the German time zone)
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: 30 March - 12 April 2026
Stud.IP code: 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.
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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