Study at the University of Passau and you’ll enjoy top quality education and affordable living in stunning surroundings. 96% of our students recommend studying at the University of Passau to degree-seeking students (Source: Studycheck Ranking 2026). Times Higher Education ranks us in the top 30% worldwide.
Our campus was voted the most beautiful in Germany by students and our scenic home town is famous for beautiful architecture, its three rivers, and the leisure opportunities in nearby national parks. Even so, it’s much easier to find affordable student accommodation in Passau than in other German cities.
On our campus, you'll find people from all around the world sharing their cultures, exchanging ideas, kick-starting their careers and, in some cases, launching start-ups. Having a close-knit university community comprised of people from diverse backgrounds is our greatest strength.
Here, you can make friends with people from all over the world, and, of course, with locals, too!
Since the passing of the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act 2022, universities in Bavaria can charge students from non-EU countries tuition fees if they wish.
The University of Passau does not charge tuition fees currently (November 2025).
As a new student in Passau, you'll have many questions. That's what the orientation weeks are for.
The International Office and the iStudi Coach organise international orientation weeks that will help you acclimatise to student life in Passau and Germany. You'll also be able to meet fellow students and make new friends!
In addition to the support offered by the iStudi Coach, the following services and programmes are of special interest to international students:
Starting a new life, going to university... but all the way to another country? You might not be the only one who finds this idea daunting: your parents may have questions, too.
We try to answer the most common queries on our page for parents.
Information for parents
