International Students' Orientation Weeks
Welcome to the University of Passau! The orientation weeks for international students take place at the University of Passau before the beginning of each semester. This year the international orientation weeks for the winter semester 2020/21 took place from 12 October until 1 November and combined a mixture of virtual and on-site events. In addition to some events on campus, videos, online events and (virtual) office hours were used to help you prepare for a successful semester at the University of Passau.
The information presented on the start page as well as the sub-pages and the programme contain information about the orientation weeks for international students held at the beginning of the winter semester 2020/21 and serve as an example of a typical course of the orientation weeks. A new programme will be published shortly before the beginning of the next international orientation weeks of the summer semester 2021, which will take place from 20 March 2021 until 11 April 2021.
Did you miss the orientation programme of the international orientation weeks of the winter semester 2020/21? Do you have further questions? Please, get in touch with your correspondig contact person.
You can find the latest information about the coronavirus situation on the University's official coronavirus page.
Programme
Priority events
| Date | Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2020 | 10:00 | Welcome event | Zoom |
| 14/10/2020 | 09:00 | German language placement test | Online |
| 15/10/2020 | 15:00 | Introduction into your studies „How to survive in Germany“ with AEGEE | Zoom |
| 19/10/2020 | 16:00 | Stud.IP induction (English) | Zoom |
| 21/10/2020 | 15:30 | Introduction into your studies for degree seeking students | Zoom |
| 23/10/2020 | 13:00 | Stud.IP induction (English, repetition) | Zoom |
| 26/10/2020 | Start of the faculty-specific orientation programme (law, business, humanities) | Zoom | |
| 28/10/2020 | 18:00 | Official President’s Welcome | Zoom |
| 30.10.2020 | 15:30 | Being International in Passau: Online Intercultural Awarness Training | Zoom |
Student helpers
The student helpers will assist you with filling in the documents you have to submit at the Bürgerbüro or the Ausländeramt for your registration or residence permit application in Passau. Finally, the student helpers will assist you with questions concerning your studies or your timetable.
Tours, trips and excursions
Catch a bit of fresh air with us! The programme of virtual events is augmented by a few real-life group tours, excursions and sporting events.
German language classes
Even before you start attending lectures at Passau you can take a special intensive language course with area studies to get up to speed. Before the course begins, there will be a German language placement test, which is compulsory for everyone.
Enrolment and required formalities
You'll have to go through a number of formalities to start your life here in Passau. Enrolment, residential registration, getting a proof of health insurance and receiving your student ID. Find out more:
Orientation topics
We're there for you!
Stefanie Dallmeier
I'm responsible for exchange programmes, and I offer advice and support primarily to exchange students.
- Head of the International Office
- ERASMUS+/PROMOS scholarships
- Study-abroad Adviser
- Adviser for German and international students
Luise Haack
I provide advice and support to international students, including specialised career preparation advice.
- Advising international degree-seeking students
- Career orientation for international students
- iStudi Coach
- Helping refugees prepare for university study
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