If you would like to change your degree programme – or teaching or didactic subjects in the Teacher Education Programme – this is possible only for the upcoming semester; the timeframe starts when you re-register for semester and it ends when the semester begins (calendar). You can apply for a change of degree programme or subject at the Student Registration Office.
If you would like to switch to a degree programme under open admission and have the required qualifications, it is usually sufficient to fill in and submit the Change of Degree Programme Application Form.
If you are studying a Teacher Education Programme and wish to change your teaching subjects or switch to another Teacher Education Programme, please enquire about the possible subject combinations beforehand.
In most cases, you will need to submit a credit transfer application to the Examinations Office.
The Teacher Education Centre (ZLF) offers organisation-related advice on degree programmes for students in the teacher education programmes as well as video tutorials on changing teaching subjects or degree programmes.
The application for changing to a master's degree programme can generally only be made after successful application and admission. Please refer to the offer letter for the application deadline.
International students from outside of the EU need to be aware that changing degree programmes/degree subjects means a change in their official purpose of stay in Germany. As such, your residence permit will need to be updated to reflect your new purpose of stay. International students from outside of the EU will need to contact the Foreigners' Registration Office (Ausländeramt) before applying for this change. Please remember that you can also contact the University's iStudi Coach for advice in this matter.
In order to explore possible alternatives and discuss possible consequences (e.g. transferring credit from previous courses and placement in a higher programme semester, continued support through BAföG or your residence permit in Germany), we strongly recommend that you seek advice from the Academic Advice Service before changing programmes.
Academic Advice Service
Information for first-year students
Phone: +49 851 509 1154
(Mon to Fri 8:00 to 13:00)
Office hours
Appointments by arrangement
Drop-in hours: Wednesdays 9:00 to 12:00
Administration Buildung
Innstrasse 41
94032 Passau
Germany
Student Registration Office
Innstrasse 41
94032 Passau
Germany
Phone: +49 851 509 1127
registry@uni-passau.de
