Would you like to gain work experience during your studies and prepare yourself optimally for a career in Germany? Then be sure to use the career orientation programme of the iStudi Pass and the various services offered by the iStudi Coach.
In this pass, you will log your participation in six training measures from at least five of the following modules:
It is mandatory to participate in training measures for modules A to D. For your fifth training measure, you can choose between modules E and F. Finally, for the sixth one, you can choose between all six modules. We recommend to complete the programme within two semesters which is an average time investment of 15 to 30 minutes per semester week.
Upon completion of the programme you will receive a certificate of attendance, which you may, for instance, enclose with your application documents. The iStudi Pass Programme is open to international students of all faculties and participation is entirely voluntary.
You can sign up for the iStudi Pass Programme here.
After signing up, please self-reliantly register on our "iStudi Pass" group on ILIAS. For doing so, you will receive the necessary log-in information via the confirmation e-mail.
As soon as you are registered in our ILIAS group, we will subsequently add you to the Stud.IP group "iStudi-Pass Veranstaltungen - iStudi Pass events". If you have any questions regarding signing up, feel free to contact us at iStudiCoach@uni-passau.de.
Here you can find the semester programme for the iStudi Pass.
Dates and locations might be subject to change. Please double-check in StudIP.
A. How do I search for an internship? How do I convince the interviewer that I'm the best candidate for the job? The right strategy and professional applications are the key to success here. Make use of the current semester programme of the University's specific section Future: Careers and Competencies to learn the correct way to apply for jobs in Germany and improve your soft skills.
In addition, you can get a personal application check: Find available time slots on Luise Haack's profile in Stud.IP and register there.
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CV check and key note "Career Orientation: a solid foundation for your career in Germany" Are you planning to apply for a job? During this 20-minutes CV check you receive valuable feedback on the document (printed copy required). During the key note, you will learn which ressources that University of Passau provides for your career planning and development. An Evening at the University is a joint event by the University Library in collaboration with ZKK, International Support Services, Sports, Language and Graduate Centres. Details on the diverse programme are available on StudIP, event 66666. Registration for the CV Check via Stud.IP: 65111 Wednesday, 23.10.2024, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; location: Central Library | iStudi Coach |
Career Myth Busting: Remote versus Regional Work remotely at the other end of the country or stick with a local company? Alumni share their experience and answer your questions on the matter. Register via StudIP 63302. Tuesday, 26.11.2024, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; via ZOOM | ZKK, iStudi-Coach |
Workshop: The essentials for your career in Germany
| Luise Haack |
Workshop: Your application for Germany: CVs In this workshop, you will learn how to best design the core element of the application, the resume, and what recruiters in Germany look for. In addition, you will receive initial feedback on your current resume. Registration via Stud.IP: 65204 The event is aimed at international students and will be held in English. You can still work on your German application documents. Friday, 15.11.2024, 2 p. m. - 6 p. m. ; Location: (WIWI) SR 029
| Luise Haack |
Block seminar: Your application for Germany: Cover letters A convincing cover letter increases your chances of being invited to an interview. In the workshop you will learn how to succeed. Registration via Stud.IP: 65205 The workshop is aimed at international students and will be held in English. You can still work on your German application documents! Friday, 10.01.2025, 2 p. m. - 6 p. m. ; Location: (WIWI) SR 029 | Luise Haack |
Workshop: Job interview for international students Already have an invitation to interview? Congratulations! In this workshop you will deal with the basics of communication as well as the classical procedure of a job interview and learn how to master them. Registration via Stud.IP: 65203 The event is aimed at international students with a good knowledge of German (B2 or higher) and will be held in German. Thursday, 06.12.2024, 12 p. m. - 5 p. m., Location: Passau Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit)
| Luise Haack, Benedikt Oswald, Thomas Wirringer |
Workshop: Your application for Germany: Job interview training You were successful with your application and have now been invited for an interview? Congratulations! In this workshop you will deal with the basics of communication as well as the classical procedure of a job interview and learn how to master them. Registration via Stud.IP: 65206 The event is aimed at international students and will be held in English. Friday, 17.01.2025, 2 p. m. - 6 p. m. ; Location: (WIWI) SR 028
| Luise Haack |
Workshop: Levelup Your LinkedIn Game Registration via Stud.IP: tbc The event is aimed at international students and will be held in English. Next date in summer semester. | Luise Haack |
What fields can I work in with my degree subject? What interesting companies are out there? The more you find out about the different areas of application of your theoretical knowledge, the easier it will be to score that job! Find career events at the Centre for Careers and Competencies.
Only the English options are displayed here. To see all options please change the language to German.
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Campus Meets Company Job fair with approx. 70 companies. Guided Tour for international students; For further details and opportunity for 1:1 talks check: www.uni-passau.de/en/cmc StudIP 63300 Monday, 25.11.2024. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sports Centre | ZKK |
Study trip to Rohde & Schwarz: Cyber Security and Software Engineering A trip to Rohde & Schwarz' plant in Teisnach (bus transfer from Passau) gives you insights into the production of an international electronics group, including their cyber security and software development activities and employment opportunities. Register via StudIP before 5.12.: 65053. Thursday, 12.12.2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
Professional profiles: Solutions Architect International alumni share their work and career experience: Shashank Pandey completed his Masters in Computer Science and now works at BMW. Register via StudIP 65016. Wednesday, 22.01.2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., (LU8) 307 | ZKK in cooperation with iStudi Coach |
Talent Matching Event Selected startup teams from the Easter Bavarian universities present themselves to find new colleagues, co-founders, working students, interns and research collaborations. Registration is not necessary. (Language is defined by the presenting teams) next event will be published here: https://www.uni-passau.de/en/start-up-support/events/talent-matching-event | Start-up support at the Uni Passau in cooperation with TH Deggendorf, HAW Landshut and O/HUB |
Start-up support: PATEC - Passau the Entrepreneurial Campus Are you fascinated by everything to do with founding and start-ups? Are you interested in young founders who successfully implement innovative ideas and believe in their idea even in the face of setbacks because they create added value for society with their innovation or close a gap in the market? Would you like to learn more about the start-up world or are you interested in acquiring a certificate? You can also imagine founding a company or even already have a concrete business idea? No matter at which step you are at on your start-up journey - from "interested yes, but no idea" to "about to start up" - we will support you. |
What makes a German tick? How can I use my experience from abroad? Intercultural skills are the key requirement for working successfully in teams, irrespective of whether the team in question is a study group at university or a project team in a company.
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Blockseminar: Management of international projects In this seminar the role of culture and its potential impact on project goals, planning and risk management are addressed and discussed in group sessions. The participants will be provided the opportunity to reflect on their own cultural background. During exercises the participants will experience different communication styles and understand their implications on project management, especially in conflict situations. The seminar will be held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 62025 Saturday, 26.10.2024 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 27.10.2024 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Room: (WIWI) SR 029 | ZKK |
Intercultural Competence: Germany Understanding Germans made easy by an experience trainer with industry experience. Registration via StudIP 61093 | ZKK |
Intercultural Competence: Connecting across cultures The workshop will be held in English and takes place online via Zoom. Registration via Stud.IP: 61072 W Saturday and Sunday 18.01./19.01.2025, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day | ZKK |
Empowerment Workshop for BIPoC- Students With this Empowerment Workshop we want to create a safer space where we can talk and reflect about racism and empowerment. This course will be held in English. Registration via StudIP: 63031 Saturday, 07.12.2024 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Room: (LU8) SR 206 | Jinan Dib |
„Intercultural communication and academic training for international students: The Online Self-Learning Course” What is considered appropriate in communication varies from cultural area to cultural area. This becomes evident in differences such as handshakes or bows, acceptable speaking volume and distance to the interlocutor, or the choice of words in a newspaper report. The same applies to communication in science and in the academic field. This course aims to help international students to settle into the academic, linguistic and cultural environment in Passau by raising awareness of the cultural character of communication and by learning techniques, practices and customs that are common at German universities. The course is designed in an asynchronous learning format and features the following modules:
Course access: Intercultural communication and academic training for international students: The Online Self-Learning Course More information can be found on our website. After completion the course can be credited for Module C or E in the iStudi Pass Programme. | Self-learning online |
Where can I learn German? How can I improve and practice my German language skills?
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German language courses at the University of Passau Registration via Stud.IP from Tuesday, 08.10.2024, 11 a.m. to Thursday, 10.10.2024, 11:59 p. m. If necessary, be aware of the dates of the placement test. | Language Centre |
Sprachcafé Passau The Sprachcafé Passau is a small group of students who meet once a week in an informal atmosphere to bring various languages and people together. The idea is to chat in foreign languages, to get to know foreign cultures and new people. We meet every THURSDAY from 8:00 p.m. in Rio Cultural Bar&Garden (Lederergasse 50, 94032 Passau). Come on over, we are looking foward to meeting you! | |
Language Tandem The Stud.IP platform allows you to search for a match to practice your language skills with other students. Simply enter your level of German language skills and mother tongue. Stud.IP - Profile - My Tandems | https://blog.uni-passau.de/2021/07/08/erfahrungsbericht-mein-tandem-our-my-tandem-experience/ |
How does studying work? Who can help me with my questions? To ensure you hit the ground running, you should make sure you attend the International Students' orientation Weeks and perhaps hook up with a student buddy with the International Office.
Only Workshops in English are displayed here. If you want to take part in courses held in German please change the language to German.
| Events | Lecturer |
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Tackling your studies with confidence Understand communication models, the concept of self confidence and how to use your body. Registration via StudIP: 60034sf Tuesday, 8.10., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. | ZKK |
#lifehack: Academic Writing Thursday, 7.11.2024 7:00- 08:00 p.m. (online via ZOOM) Registration on Stud.IP: 62042# This is a short format for people for are interested in the seminar. One-hour online event to participate and decide. -- Academic Writing This is an interactive seminar over two days, with an emphasis on ‘learning by doing’. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own writing skills and will have the opportunity to raise questions relating to their current work. This course is held in English. Registration via Stud.IP: 62042 W Friday, 6.12.2024 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, 7.12.2024, 9 a. m. - 5 p. m. and Sunday, 8.12.2024 9 a. m. - 5 p. m.; Room (WIWI) SR 0029 | ZKK |
| Research essentials for your paper of thesis This course will introduce participants to research strategies and library resources. You'll learn how to use key online tools for finding various types of material for your paper or thesis. The seminar will be held in English and takes place online via Zoom. Registration via Stud.IP: 64047 Wednesday, 8.1.2025, 2 - 4 p.m. | ZKK |
Seminar: IT-Course: MS Excel The workshop will be held in English and takes place online via Zoom. Registration via Stud.IP: 64005D W Sunday, 27.10.2024 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | ZKK |
„Intercultural communication and academic training for international students: The Online Self-Learning Course” What is considered appropriate in communication varies from cultural area to cultural area. This becomes evident in differences such as handshakes or bows, acceptable speaking volume and distance to the interlocutor, or the choice of words in a newspaper report. The same applies to communication in science and in the academic field. This course aims to help international students to settle into the academic, linguistic and cultural environment in Passau by raising awareness of the cultural character of communication and by learning techniques, practices and customs that are common at German universities. The course is designed in an asynchronous learning format and features the following modules:
Course access: Intercultural communication and academic training for international students: The Online Self-Learning Course More information can be found on our website. After completion the course can be credited for Module C or E in the iStudi Pass Programme. | Online course |
How can I get in touch with my fellow students? What can I do to meet people from Passau? A good social network can help you with a variety of issues, as for example day-to-day problems. They also can be very helpful when it comes to looking for a job or an internship. A good way to build such a social network and gain useful skills at the same time is volunteering.
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ALL YOU CAN DO Student teams made up of international and German students are involved in local and regional volunteer projects. Are you interested in getting involved? Registration deadline: 20 October 2024 Registration form: Registration- ALL YOU CAN DO | International Support Services |
Information event of the University's Student Clubs and Societies Learn more about all of the different clubs and societies at the University of Passau and actively participate in one to complete module F. The information event will take place on 16 October 2024, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Mensa Plaza. The AStA provides introduction videos of the student clubs. You can find these videos and an overview of all groups here. | University of Passau AStA Passau |
International tutors Participate in three activities organized by the Student Union's international tutors. Find their programme on Instagram/Facebook: "International Students Passau". Register for their events by e-mail to i-tutor@stwno.de | Student Union's international tutors |
Buddy scheme for international students Registration deadline: end of first week of lectures. | International Office |
Make an individual appointment using the Appointment Tool ("Terminvergabe") on Mrs. Haack's profile page in Stud.IP.
