International Students' Orientation Weeks

Orientation Weeks for the winter semester 2020/21

The Orientation Weeks for the winter semester 2020/21 will probably take place from 12 October until 1 November. Further information will be published on this website by the end of August.

Register now

Please fill in the registration form if you wish to take part in the orientation programme.

Welcome to the University of Passau! At the start of each term, we offer orientation weeks for international students. These will combine a mixture of virtual and on-site events. In addition to some events on campus, we will be using videos, online events and (virtual) office hours to help you prepare for a successful semester at the University of Passau.

You can find the latest information about the coronavirus situation on the University's official coronavirus page.

Typical events and workshops

Day	Time	Virtual event
TBC	TBC	Communication in and with the University
TBC	TBC	Study organisation
TBC	TBC	First steps with the University Library
TBC	TBC	Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics: Studying at the Faculty & How to Survive in Germany
TBC	TBC	Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics: Virtual Meet & Greet Party

The above programme lists typical events and workshops that are offered by the University. However, the exact programme will be confirmed shortly before the orientation weeks begin

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.

Advice surgeries

The dates and times of advice surgeries will be announced here shortly before the orientation weeks begin.