International programmes
The University of Passau is proud of the diversity of our international, multicultural campus community. You would like to come to Germany for a semester or your entire course of study? Or are you already enrolled at the University of Passau and would like to study abroad? Here you can find an overview of the international study programmes at the University of Passau.
Coming to Passau
Going abroad
Students of all degree programmes have the option of studying abroad at one of our global partner universities for a semester or more.
International Bachelor's programme adhering to the 3+1 formula (3 years in Passau, one year abroad):
Degree programmes with a compulsory stay abroad
- Bachelor of Arts in European Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in International Cultural and Business Studies
- Master of Arts in Geography: Culture, Environment and Tourism
Integrated study abroad component of the Law programme
As a student enrolled in the Law programme, you can take Foreign Law as your specialisation at a partner university. The completed coursework will count towards your degree in Passau.
Professors of the University of Passau teach degree courses in German at universities abroad; these courses receive funding from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Language courses and Multilingualism
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Our language courses and subject-specific language programmes give you an edge on the international job market and make you an attractive candidate for multinational companies.
While German is the principal language of instruction for the following degree programmes, they are multilingual by design:
- Certificate of Studies in European, Comparative and International Law (CECIL) (for law students)
- Certificate Programmes in Digital Technology and Entrepreneurship (for students interested in entrepreneurship in a digital environment)
Double Degree Programmes
You can earn a degree from the University of Passau and a partner university at the same time. The University of Passau has double degree programmes in place with universities in Argentina, China, Czechia England, Finland, France, India, Italy, Hungary, Scotland, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye, and the USA.
International PhD Programmes
If you have any questions about your options for doing a PhD at the University of Passau, please contact the Graduate Centre.