Study at the University of Passau

Around 11,000 students from over 100 countries study and conduct research in Passau at one of the best universities in the world: scientifically sound, innovative and international.

Our aim is to be a forward-looking, internationally renowned and attractive Bavarian University for Europe that delivers a significant contribution to the solution of current and future challenges. This we will do by way of excellent research and qualifying our students for executive positions in science, business and society. Comprehensive education through science is our mission.

Prospective students: prepare, apply and enrol

Applying and enrolling

Applying and enrolling

Webinars for prospective students

Open days and information events

Why choose Passau?

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New students: get the most out of your start at university

Getting started

Orientation weeks

Accommodation

Organising your studies

German universities require students to organise their own programme of studies. For example, you will have to put together your own timetable. Later, you will have to decide which exams to take in which semester, and you will have to register for those exams. How does that work? Are there instructions? Where can you go for advice? Here's what you need to get started:

Please take part in the orientation weeks! (See above, under the heading 'Arrival, welcome and orientation') Among other things, the events programmes include workshops on study organisation.
On the web page about your degree programme, find the 'Infoschrift' / Infosheet' document, and the 'Studien- und Prüfungsordnung' / 'Subject-specific study and examination regulations' document. These explain which modules your degree programme is comprised of, which ones you can choose, and how you should combine optional and compulsory modules to put together your programme of study. You'll find the link to your degree programme's web page on the degree programmes overview page.
When you have basic questions about studying and organisational matters, visit the Study FAQ page. There, you'll find many useful answers.
Don't hesitate to ask for advice! The student committees and the programme advisers are invaluable sources of university know-how.

Students: make a success of your studies

Exams and assessments

Academic calendar

Work experience and key skills

Work experience and key skills

What do you think of your degree programme?

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Useful links

Services and advice - A list of all the sources of advice and services for students at the University of Passau.
Examinations Office - A list of contact persons, handily categorized according to the topics of queries.
Student life: on and off-campus - Important information about the campus and an overview of the many cultural and student-led activities.
Scholarships - An overview of the scholarship programmes available to students.
Going abroad - All the infos about study abroad opportunities, work experience abroad, and partner institutions.
IT-systems - An overview page with links to the login pages of all the University's IT systems.

Useful contacts

Questions about degree programmes and studies in general: advice@uni-passau.de
Questions about an applying for a place of study and about enrolment: registry@uni-passau.de
Questions about study exchanges and double degree programmes: international@uni-passau.de
Questions about internships, work experience, and careers advice: zkk@uni-passau.de
Questions about scholarships and internships abroad: auslandspraktikum@uni-passau.de

FAQs

The Academic Advice Service has prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions about starting out and studying at university.

About to graduate?

Graduation ceremonies

Doctoral study

Doctoral study

Alumni networks

Studying in Passau will prepare you well for living and working in a globalised word. You can benefit from the offerings of the Future: Careers and Competencies team and make use of its networks with regional and international companies and successful alumni.