The University of Passau is a highly regarded academic and research institution in the heart of Europe. Of our 11,000 students, more than1600 are international students hailing from 100+ countries. Our international connections are underpinned by the vibrant partnerships we maintain on a global scale.
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 would like to clarify that we are not planning to introduce tuition fees at this time. If you are thinking about enrolling on a degree course in Passau, we would like to warmly invite you to apply!
You're an enrolled student and you have questions about your programme of study? Or perhaps you'd like to take part in an internship, find a student job, or work in Germany after you complete your studies?
The iStudi-Coach can help!
Our handbook for international students contains useful information and important contact details, listing, for example, all the services and sources of advice you can access at the University of Passau.
As a new student in Passau, you'll have many questions. That's what the orientation weeks are for. As international student, there isn't just one programme of events, but two! We recommend that you take part in both orientation weeks:
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!
The faculites' student committees also arrange orientation weeks to welcome new students into the faculties. They'll also help you organise your timetable.
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:
In addition to the support offered by the iStudi Coach, the following services and programmes are of special interest to international students:
The following pages may be worth bookmarking:
The University of Passau adheres to the National Code of Conduct for German Universities Regarding International Students. The Code of Conduct defines the service levels the university is committed to and it explains what your rights as international student in Germany are.
