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Orientation Weeks

Get the most out of your start at university!

  • How do I put together my timetable?
  • Who are my coursemates?
  • What pitfalls do I need to watch out for when organising my studies?

You'll get the answers by attending the Orientation Week (a.k.a.  'O-Woche' in German), which takes place before regular teaching commences. Organised by the student committees, this induction to university life will help you get started at university!

Student committees' Orientation Week programmes

Orientation week programme

Date

22 - 25 April 2025

Stud.IP number

29010

Degree programmes

  • B.Sc. Business Administration and Economics
  • B.Sc. Digital Transformation in Business and Society
  • B.Sc. Wirtschaftsinformatik (Information Systems)
  • M.Sc. Business Administration
  • M.Sc. International Economics and Business
  • M.Sc. Wirtschaftsinformatik (Information Systems)

School of Business, Economics and Information Systems

School of Business, Economics and Information Systems

Orientation week programme

Date

22 - 25 April 2025

Stud.IP number

29010

Degree programmes

  • B.Sc. Business Administration and Economics
  • B.Sc. Digital Transformation in Business and Society
  • B.Sc. Wirtschaftsinformatik (Information Systems)
  • M.Sc. Business Administration
  • M.Sc. International Economics and Business
  • M.Sc. Wirtschaftsinformatik (Information Systems)

School of Business, Economics and Information Systems

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Zoom meeting for new students on Monday, 15 April 2024, 7 p.m.

The Zoom link will be sent to your student e-mail-address.

Faculty of Law

LL.M. Legal Informatics
Faculty of Law

Zoom meeting for new students on Monday, 15 April 2024, 7 p.m.

The Zoom link will be sent to your student e-mail-address.

Faculty of Law

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Go to the orientation programme (in German)

International Student Handbook

Date

30 September - 11 October 2024

Stud.IP-Numbers

244  and 5000 

Degree programmes

  • M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence Engineering
  • M.Sc. Computational Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Internet Computing
  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • Teacher education programmes (mathematics and informatics)

Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics

Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics

Go to the orientation programme (in German)

International Student Handbook

Date

30 September - 11 October 2024

Stud.IP-Numbers

244  and 5000 

Degree programmes

  • M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence Engineering
  • M.Sc. Computational Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Internet Computing
  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • Teacher education programmes (mathematics and informatics)

Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics

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Orientation week programme

Termin

14 - 27 April 2025

Stud.IP number

220401

Degree programmes

  • B.A. European Studies
  • B.A. European Studies Major
  • B.A. Historical Sciences
  • B.A. International Cultural and Business Studies
  • B.A. Language and Text Science
  • B.A. Media and Communication
  • M.A. Visual Studies (Bildwissenschaft)
  • M.A. Charity Studies and Values-based Management
  • M.A. European Studies
  • M.A. History and Society
  • M.A. International Cultural and Business Studies
  • M.A. Semiotics of Texts and Culture

Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies

Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies

Orientation week programme

Termin

14 - 27 April 2025

Stud.IP number

220401

Degree programmes

  • B.A. European Studies
  • B.A. European Studies Major
  • B.A. Historical Sciences
  • B.A. International Cultural and Business Studies
  • B.A. Language and Text Science
  • B.A. Media and Communication
  • M.A. Visual Studies (Bildwissenschaft)
  • M.A. Charity Studies and Values-based Management
  • M.A. European Studies
  • M.A. History and Society
  • M.A. International Cultural and Business Studies
  • M.A. Semiotics of Texts and Culture

Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies

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Orientation week programme

Date

14 - 27 April 2025

Stud.IP number

2352025

Degree programmes

  • M.A. Development Studies
  • M.A. Governance and Public Policy
  • B.A. Governance and Public Policy
  • B.A. Journalism and Strategic Communication
  • Teacher education degree programmes (Grundschule, Mittelschule, Realschule, Gymnasium
  • M.A. Geography: Culture, Environment and Tourism
  • M.A. Communication in Digital Societies

Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences

Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences

Orientation week programme

Date

14 - 27 April 2025

Stud.IP number

2352025

Degree programmes

  • M.A. Development Studies
  • M.A. Governance and Public Policy
  • B.A. Governance and Public Policy
  • B.A. Journalism and Strategic Communication
  • Teacher education degree programmes (Grundschule, Mittelschule, Realschule, Gymnasium
  • M.A. Geography: Culture, Environment and Tourism
  • M.A. Communication in Digital Societies

Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences

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Orientation week programme

Date

7 - 11 October 2024

Stud.IP number

071024

For all Teacher education degree programmes

Teacher education programmes

Teacher education programmes

Orientation week programme

Date

7 - 11 October 2024

Stud.IP number

071024

For all Teacher education degree programmes

Teacher education programmes

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ZIM IT basics for a successful start to your studies

ZIM is the digital centre of the University of Passau. As such, it is responsible for the management, development and provision of all IT services around the campus.

In our help portal you can find information on relevant topics in the field of IT and media management. You can also use our survival guide for students and our fyler to familiarise yourself with IT services

At the beginning of the summer semester 2025, we are offering an introductory event to IT services on 24 April 2025 at 12 to 2 p.m. in HS 13 (IM).

Orientation Weeks for International Students

In addition to the Orientation Week for all students, the International Office also holds international orientation weeks specifically for international students coming to Passau.

Dates: 7 April to 20 April 2025

Stud.IP code: 992025

We recommend that international students also take part in the orientation weeks organised by the faculty in which they are studying. The programme is coordinated with the International Office.

What will the orientation programme involve?

  • Introductory talks about the degree programmes
  • Advice on how to put together your timetable
  • Initital assessments of your foreign language skills for language courses
  • Workshops about the virtual learning environments
  • Campus tours
  • Library tours
  • Scavenger hunts and events to familiarise you with the city and local area
  • Social events where you can meet fellow students and make friends
  • and more!

Whom can I ask for advice?

If you have any questions about the O-Woche, you can ask the student committees or contact the Academic Advice Service of the University of Passau. 

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