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Due to prevailing circumstances, the University Library is forced to reduce its opening hours as of 18 August 2025.

Following the very good ratings of previous years, the current results of the Bavarian Graduate Survey (BAS) show once again this year that graduates of the University of Passau are very satisfied with their studies,…

All members of the University of Passau were called upon to elect their representatives to the University's various governing bodies at the beginning of July.

Google controls large parts of the digital advertising market. A new study from Passau suggests that regulatory measures alone will not be enough.

The University is currently introducing a new doctoral management system, which aims to make the administrative processes around doctoral study more transparent and efficient and provide doctoral candidates with the best…

The International Support Services Section offers a document pre-checking and forwarding service for your residence permit applications (for both first-time applications and extensions). Students from non-European-Union…

University of Passau students can apply for funding of up to EUR 2,500 through the committee for the promotion of student projects. All students are eligible to apply, regardless of whether they are individuals, project…

Are you studying and working part-time at a higher education institution, research institute or other scientific institution?

If you’ve ever wanted to turn an idea into something real or simply want to get a taste of entrepreneurship or exchange ideas with like-minded people, the extensive PATEC programme in the upcoming winter semester could…

This summer semester 2025, we will be holding the first-ever purely online elections for representatives for

the professoriate academic and artistic staff and doctoral students academic support staff students

to…

Dr Benedikt Janzen from the Chair of Public Economics meets recipients of the Alfred Nobel Memorial Prize in Lindau.

A dedicated AI-supported chatbot – ZIMI – was developed as part of the ZIM’s ongoing digitalisation drive for its IT support services. As of now, staff and students with a ZIM ID can conveniently submit their IT support…

Another success for researchers at the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems at the University of Passau: the two chairs of "Marketing and Innovation" and "Marketing and Services" have achieved an…

The University of Passau again successfully placed in the fifth Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking, which evaluates universities' performance against goals and indicators for sustainable development. The…

“Future: Careers and Competencies” (ZKK) offers a digital platform called careersUP that connects employers and students. Logging in to this system is very simple: just use your ZIM username and password.

The University and the Europäische Wochen Festival (EW) invite everyone to celebrate together on the Innwiese lawn tomorrow, 26 June. From 16:00 to 22:00, a varied programme will be taking place on the open-air stage and…

The Vice President for Studies, Teaching, Ethics and Quality Assurance, Professor Bettina Noltenius, cordially invites all members of the University to this year’s Day of Teaching on 30 June 2025, from 13:00 to 19:00, at…

We would like to cordially invite you to the Pub Quiz with the professors of the WIWI school! During the quiz breaks, we will also inform you a bit about our Master´s programs. Refreshments will be provided!

On June 20, the Student Services Association will be going on its annual staff outing. The refectory and cafeterias on the University of Passau campus will remain closed on that day. Vending machines will be adequately…

The central graduation survey, aimed at students in their final semesters, has been running since the beginning of June. Invitations and follow-up reminders to participate have been sent to the Stud.IP email addresses.…

Through the Deutschlandstipendium scheme, the University of Passau financially supports highly accomplished newly enrolled and current students.

To ensure that as many people as possible can find a workspace even during busy periods, break time discs are available at the entrances to the reading rooms. These discs can be used to reserve a seat for up to 60…

In a public lecture series, professors from the University of Passau are discussing the performance of large language models with external guests.

The market research institute IFAK is conducting a survey on behalf of the collective management organisations Wort (VG WORT) and Bild-Kunst (VG Bild-Kunst), as well as Reppublika Research & Analytics Germany GmbH, to…

MentUP+, the University's women's mentoring programme, is intended for female early career scholars and executives from all faculties.

On 27 May, our Diversity Science Slam will take place for the third time, where students and researchers from the University of Passau will present a wide variety of topics related to diversity to the audience in an…

University of Passau students can apply for funding of up to EUR 2,500 through the committee for the promotion of student projects. All students are eligible to apply, regardless of whether they are individuals, project…

The Central Library and the Nikolakloster, Business/Economics and Juridicum reading rooms will open from 10:00 to 18:00 on Ascension Day (Thursday, 29 May 2025).

This semester, the student AI tutors of the Executive Support Unit for Competency Development in Study and Teaching (KSL) are once again offering two interactive workshops, where you can gain insights into the…

From Monday, 19 May 2025 up to and including Monday, 16 June 2025, you can use the Campusportal to register for examinations of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Information Systems; the Faculty of Social…

On 13 May, at 18:00, the “Science Slam Alles digital?! – How can technology benefit society?” will take place in the Centre for Media and Communication (ZMK, Innstr. 33a). The event is organised by the University of…

Are you an international student applying for a residence permit for the first time because your visa is set to expire within the next six months?

The exam schedule for the centrally organised examinations is now available for download from the Examinations Office website.

The team at PATEC – Passau the Entrepreneurial Campus – warmly invites everyone interested in entrepreneurship and those who want to get to know Passau’s startup scene, to this year’s Entrepreneurship Day (E’Day).

Since the pandemic, digital teaching and learning formats at Bavarian universities have fundamentally changed, and the rise of artificial intelligence marks the next chapter in digitalisation. Against this backdrop, we…

The Executive Support Unit for Diversity and Gender Equality of the University of Passau is offering individual career coaching for female postgraduate students (i.e. master's students), teaching and research assistants…

The European Commission has launched a public consultation, inviting citizen and stakeholders to share their views on the future long-term EU budget and priority policy areas.

Take the opportunity to secure a free spot in the wide-ranging programme provided by the ZKK. Our skill-building seminars, IT courses, job application workshops, and career events will support you throughout your studies…

Since 1985, the European Union has been celebrating peace and unity between its member states on 9 May every year.

The intercultural volunteer programme “All You Can Do” is your chance to get involved in social projects in Passau and at the university together with fellow students from all over the world.

Researchers at the University of Passau can securely archive and publish research data in the new research data repository.

The University Executive is once again planning a number of special events for this year and next spring, and we would like to take this opportunity to extend an early invitation to the entire university community.…

Registration for viewing the exam scripts of centrally organised examinations taken in winter semester 2024-25 will be open from 23 April to 5 May 2025.

In April 2025, IT Support will be launching new digital processes.

Starting on 10 April, you will be able to reach the Examinations Office via the KIX ticket system. By rolling out KIX, we will be able to process your inquiries more efficiently and quickly going forward.

Free self-defence courses for women will be offered once again this semester. The training courses will teach you simple, easy-to-learn and, above all, effective techniques that can help you gain (some) control over a…

With the intercultural volunteer programme "All You Can Do" you can get involved in social projects in Passau and at the university together with fellow students from all over the world.

As contracts for student assistant in the academic support divisions are being switched over to TV-L employment, support by student assistants in the Examinations Office will be permanently reduced by one student staff…

In the BMBF project DeepWrite, a team is investigating how language models can be used to train writing and argumentation.

All library facilities will be closed from Good Friday, 18 April, up to and including Easter Monday, 21 April 2025.

In summer semester 2025, Future: Careers and Competencies (ZKK) will again be offering a diverse programme covering key competencies and job application themes as well as computer courses. Registration is open now –…

After completion of Houses nos. 27 and 25 in the winter semester 2024-2025, House no. 23 in the Leonhard-Paminger-Strasse halls of residence is scheduled for completion in May, offering a total of 71 accommodations…

Unfortunately, the lowest level of the “student underground car park” in the Business Administration and Economics/Refectory building (Innstrasse 27/29) has to be closed until further notice due to safety-related issues.…

Just like last year, the upcoming 2025 university elections will be held digitally, meaning that voters will be able to cast their ballots exclusively online between 12:00 on 3 July 2024 and 12:00 on 16 July 2025.

The passenger lift in the refectory is currently out of order and undergoing repairs. The repair work is expected to take until the end of March. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

Are you from abroad and looking to prepare thoroughly for the new semester? Then join us on 25 March at 18:30 in ITZ 005, Innstr. 43.

More than 30 partners from the automotive, energy, IT and scientific sectors carried out field tests on e-mobility. The University of Passau was also involved.

Please note the registration and withdrawal deadlines for the summer semester 2025 as well as general information on exam registration.

CENTOURIS, the Chair of Data Science and partners want to use the “B2B Konnekt” project to strengthen networking in the regional food industry.

Where can I find what at the university?' 'Which bus do I have to take to get to ... ?' 'What about nightlife?' 'Where and how can I get to know local students?'

As a member of the Expert Commission on Research and Innovation, Professor Carolin Häussler submitted the 2025 report to the German government. 

Every semester, the University awards the Studying as a Parent Award to a graduate who has completed his or her studies with above-average grades while raising children at home. This award is open to members of all…

Please note: The opening times at which buildings are open may change during the semester break (8 February to 22 April).

Good news for all cyclists: The bicycle cellar in the Nikolakloster building has reopened after extensive renovation work!

New information has become available in the online FAQ regarding the switch-over of student assistant contracts to TV-L employment in the academic support divisions.

The research data management working group and a working group of the University's PYREC programme invite you to Love Data Day on 10 February 2025.

Professor Jan Hendrik Schumann will succeed President Professor Ulrich Bartosch on 1 April 2026. This was the decision of the University Council meeting on Thursday afternoon. The presidential term of office is six…

The University continues to achieve great success with its sustainability activities in the international ranking. After entering the GreenMetric Ranking in 2021 as the best worldwide newcomer, the Passau continued to…

Just like the semester itself, the programme powered by Future: Career and Competencies (ZKK) is entering its final lap. But it’s not too late to make the most of the exciting courses ahead.

The School of Business, Economics and Information Systems of the University of Passau can celebrate a great success in this year's Subject Ranking by Times Higher Education (THE): Despite a field of participants that has…

The survey for new students in their second and third semester has been launched. If you belong to the target group, you will have received a personal invitation to participate in the survey at your Stud.IP e-mail…

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) supports student associations and student engagement in the exploration of university policy issues of nationwide relevance. The aim is to facilitate contributions to…

The University of Passau came first in Bavaria and sixth in Germany in the latest ranking by the evaluation portal StudyCheck.de, making it one of the most popular universities in Germany among students and earning it…

A team led by Professor Ulrich Gnewuch is investigating trust in AI co-pilots as part of a new bidt project.

The bidt is launching a new focus on trust and AI. Researchers from the University of Passau are prominently represented in the projects.

From 15 to 31 January 2025 you can re-register for the coming summer semester 2025.

In order to create space for social forms of learning, several areas in the Central Library have been designated where talking is expressly allowed.

From 4 to 8 August 2025, the second international and interdisciplinary Passau Summer School for Applied Ethics (PASSAE) will be taking place at the University of Passau. The main focus of PASSAE 2025 will be on the…

The Sustainability Hub of the University of Passau cordially invites you to the Sustainability Roundtable. The open event series will be an opportunity to examine various sustainability aspects at our University and for…

Up to and including 15 January 2025, you have the opportunity to apply for studying abroad within the Erasmus+ programme at one of our partner universities in academic year 2025–26 (winter semester 2025–26 and/or summer…

Current information for students: The agreed switch-over of student assistant contracts in the academic support area to TV-L-based contracts is taking shape. TV-L is the collective bargaining agreement for employees…

No lectures, seminars, tutorials, exercise courses or any other type of class will be held at the University on 23 December 2024.

Marc Goerigk leads the current ranking of business magazine "WirtschaftsWoche". More about his researchs and why he finds the abstract more beautiful than concrete problems. 

In a study published in the Strategic Management Journal, a research team shows what “About Us” websites reveal about strategic alliances.

Dr Johanna Zimmermann, research associate at the chair of Professor Jan Schumann, received the Bavarian Culture Prize.

Cash or matching grants - what works better for small businesses in Burkina Faso? New study by economists from the University of Passau and the World Bank.

On 22 November 2024, the district heating supply on campus will be temporarily switched off due to emergency repairs.

In the EU sub-project WATERWISE, Passau researchers are investigating climate change effects on the Alps in order to develop sustainable management strategies.

The International Office will be hosting International Day on 15 November 2024 from 10:00 to 18:30 in the WiWi Building.

Doctoral students from all disciplines and faculties at the University of Passau are cordially invited to join the regulars’ table at the PADU eatery on Innstrasse on 14 November at 19:00.

The Meet & Eat organised by the International Office offers a wonderful opportunity to obtain information on studies abroad directly from students from different degree programmes who have already spent a semester…

In the winter semester, the faculty offers all students - whether from Germany or abroad - a varied cultural and leisure programme. It starts on 26 November with the International Pub Quiz.

Information and registration…

In the night of 5 November, several buildings of the University of Passau were smeared with Nazi symbols. This is a criminal offence. In the morning, the University filed an official complaint with the police, who are…

The University of Passau has set itself the goal of strengthening the start-up culture at all levels and offers a wide range of services and measures to support and accompany start-ups.

President Ulrich Bartosch and the University Executive cordially invite all members of the University to the Dies Academicus [German content], which starts at 16:00 on 8 November.

From Monday, 18 November 2024 up to and including Monday, 16 December 2024, you can use the Campus Portal to register for examinations of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Information Systems; the Faculty of Social…

This week saw the start of the new semester at the University of Passau, with a total student body of around 10,500 across all five faculties. For more than 2,400 of them, this is their first semester. According to the…

President Ulrich Bartosch and the University Executive cordially invite all members of the University to the Dies Academicus [German content], which starts at 16:00 on 8 November. A festive organ concert at 14:30 in the…

Every semester, the University awards the Studieren-mit-Kind-Preis. to a graduate who completed his or her studies with above-average grades while raising children at home.

You don't want to miss the evening information held in the Central Library on Wednesday, 23 October from 17:00 to 22:00. This event is jointly organised by the Language Centre, University Library, Future: Careers and…

Since its first participation in the World University Ranking of Times Higher Education (THE), the University of Passau has always been in the leading quarter of universities worldwide. This is particularly pleasing…

In cooperation with the AEGEE Passau student society, the Sustainability Hub collects used kitchen utensils at the end of each semester and distributes them among students free of charge when the next semester starts.

Attend suitable ZKK seminars and master the exam period with ease.

As the winter semester commences, the University Library's reading rooms will be open longer from Monday through Friday starting on 14 October 2024.

This year, too, our student societies will be making sure we know that our campus has more to offer than just the classroom experience. During the information afternoon to be held in the refectory forecourt on Wednesday,…

Get to know the University, the town and your fellow students during the International Students' Orientation Weeks taking place from 30 September to 13 October 2024. Don't miss out!

You see a problem, you are creative and want to find a solution? With the 5-euro business competition, you can set up your own company for eight weeks and develop your very own business idea. With five euros, as a…

Please pay attention to the announcement of the registration and withdrawal deadlines for winter semester 2024/2025 as well as general information on exam registration can be found under semester-related information.

How do our students experience their everyday student life? Knowing this is crucial for improving the quality of studying and teaching at the University of Passau.

Call for applications: Research-in-Residence Fellowships and funding of scientific events at the Passau International Centre for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies (PICAIS) in 2024 and 2025.

The six state universities and colleges from Lower Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate are working together to train entrepreneurial talent at the colleges and universities.

For the first time, elections for student representatives to the Senate, the Faculty Councils and the Student Parliament will be held in purely electronic form in this summer semester 2024.

The last get-together this summer semester in the "Coffee with the President" series will be taking place on Monday, 8 July, at 13:00.

The Donation Barometer project has been running since the winter semester 2023–24 thanks to financial support from the association "Friends of the University": for every questionnaire completed by new students, students…

Marketing and innovation researchers from the University of Passau have won the 2024 SERSVIG Best Service Article Award.

World-leading researchers in the field of management science met at the University of Passau to discuss the role of strategic leadership in the digital economy.

The Infopoint is now open! Effective immediately, students can conveniently address any concerns they may have to the Infopoint located on the ground floor of the Administration Building (Innstrasse 41) without any…

The economist, who completed her doctorate at the University of Passau on the prevention of chronic diseases in Southeast Asia, has received another award for her work.

The careersUP career portal of the University of Passau is the ideal interface between employers and students. Logging in to this system is very simple: just use your ZIM username and password.

The DFG Research Training Group "Digital Platform Ecosystems" brought together researchers from all over the world in Passau to discuss the power of digital platforms. The focus was on the possibilities of regulation and…

Innovation researcher Professor Carolin Häussler from the University of Passau is leading a sub-project in the DFG Research Group "Multiple Competition in the Higher Education System". 

Through the Deutschlandstipendium scheme, the University of Passau financially supports highly accomplished newly enrolled and current students.

Would you like to get to know Passau's entrepreneurial community and be inspired by exciting start-up ideas? Are you a founder yourself and looking for an opportunity to establish your start-up? Or are you an investor…

No lectures, seminars, tutorials, exercise courses or any other type of class will be held at the University on 31 May 2024.

The University of Passau has achieved an outstanding success in the THE Young University Ranking 2024: For the seventh time in a row, it is ranked among the top 10 percent of all young universities worldwide.

We would like to draw your attention to the re-registration period for winter semester 2024–25, which runs from 15 June 2024 to 30 June 2024.

From 4 to 17 July 2024 (beginning and ending at 12:00, respectively), the University of Passau will be holding elections for student representatives in the Senate, the Faculty Councils, and the Student Parliament. For…

Anyone who is the first in their family to study at university will have lots of questions when starting out on their academic journey that cannot be answered using their parents' experience or the experience of their…

Very pleasing results for the University of Passau were published in the latest ranking of bachelor's and state-examination degree programmes by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE). The new ranking takes a…

The dates for the centrally organised (on-campus) examinations in the summer semester 2024 are now available under "Semestebezogene Informationen" --> "Prüfungstermine" (German website).

Some types of humour have a different effect on chief executive officers (CEOs) than expected. Top management researcher Prof. Dr. Andreas König explains the reasons for this.

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we would like to cordially invite you to the Pub Quiz with the professors of the WIWI faculty! During the quiz breaks, we will also inform you a bit about our Master´s programs.…

The Honours Degree in Entrepreneurship (HD) also started this year with the Focus Days which took place from 21st March to 23rd March.

The Female Founders Academy entered its third round and this time took place in Mannheim.

Deepening scientific cooperation and joint ideas for the future: Professor Jan Schumann, Vice President for Research at the University of Passau, took part in a delegation trip to India with the Bavarian Minister of…

President Prof. Dr. Ulrich Bartosch warmly welcomes all students to the start of the 2024 summer semester at the University of Passau.

In a recent ranking of best higher education institutions for accountancy by Manager Magazin, the University of Passau is once again near the top, ranking 14th for 2024/2025.

From Good Friday, 29 March, to Easter Monday, 1 April 2024 (inclusive), all library facilities and services will be closed. Happy holidays!

Call for application: That's how diverse research is in Passau! For the second time, we would like to showcase the great diversity of research at our university by organising a Science Slam on Diversity Day.

Dr Gianluca Grimalda, who became known as the researcher who refuses to fly, continues his studies on social cohesion and climate change as a PICAIS Fellow at the University of Passau.

The announcement of the registration and withdrawal deadlines for winter semester 2023/2024 as well as general information on exam registration can be found under semester-related information.

No lectures, seminars, tutorials, exercise courses or any other type of class will be held at the University on 20 June 2025.

Every member of the University should know this and be able to rely on it: The University Executive of the University of Passau condemns all forms of anti-Semitism and discrimination in all areas of the University and…

A four-member delegation from the University of Passau was received by Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni at the Embassy of the Republic of India on Wednesday, 21 February. The ambassador's visit next June was confirmed…

Every semester, the University awards the Studying-as-a-parent award (Studieren-mit-Kind-Preis).

The first meeting of the self-help group organised by students is scheduled for 15 February 2024 at 18:00 (meeting point: seminar room NK206 in the Nikolakloster Building).

As of 1 April 2024, POS and HISQIS will be shut down completely. In connection with this, the Campus Portal will be unavailable on 19 and 26 February.

You can now apply for the new, highly attractive Passau Young Researchers Excellence Centre (PYREC) funding programme at the Graduate Centre.

Since the passing of the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act, universities and higher education institutions in Bavaria can charge students from non-EU countries tuition fees if they wish. The University of Passau…

The research cluster "BDL Next" has been launched. Its main feature is a multi-stage field trial to test the suitability of bidirectional charging for mass implementation in electric vehicles. 

The withdrawal deadline for examinations in the winter semester 2023–24 is Monday, 15 January 2024.

No lectures, seminars, tutorials, exercise courses or any other type of class will be held at the University on 22 December 2023.

The registration deadline for the examinations in the winter semester 2023/2024 is 18 December 2023.

Professor Ulrich Bartosch, President of the University of Passau, offers a look ahead for 2024 and wishes you and your families a happy Christmas and good health in the new year!

The University of Passau continues to achieve great success with its sustainability activities in an international comparison. After entering the GreenMetric Ranking in 2021 as the best new participant worldwide, the…

All padlocked lockers that are no longer needed will be opened on 2 January.

The University of Passau is anticipating another token and participation strike on 5 December, since the second round of negotiations for employees of the public sector of the federal states between the Tarifgemeinschaft…

Would you like to supplement your studies with practical knowledge in the field of idea generation or are you looking for solutions to personal or general challenges? Discover creative and innovative approaches in a safe…

When you start out on your degree programme, you are studying in accordance with the study and examination regulations in effect at the time. New regulations are issued from time to time, but you will usually continue…

The new master's ranking published by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE) shows extremely pleasing results for the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems at the University of Passau: all…

As you may have gathered from today's media coverage, the University of Passau is expecting a token strike on 23 November as part of the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between the Tarifgemeinschaft der Länder…

We would like to inform you that there will be a changed examination registration phase for students in the 1st semester in the examination regulations version winter semester 2023.

The following degree programmes are…

The European Union seeks to comprehensively regulate artificial intelligence (AI) with the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Act (or AI Act), which is currently being at the bill stage. Since it is directly applicable…

mentUP+ is the women's mentoring programme of the University of Passau. It is aimed at female early career researchers and female executives originating from all subject disciplines.

Congratulations to the students of the University of Passau graduating from the certificate programme ‘Honours Degree in Entrepreneurship’ 2023

The Quality Management Section's core survey for new students has been ongoing since 6 November; students in their 2nd and 3rd subject semester ("Fachsemester") are invited to complete the questionnaire.

The University of Passau has once again achieved gratifying successes in the most recent Times Higher Education Subject Ranking. Despite the fact that the competition has again increased significantly compared to the…

Don't miss this year's CmC careers fair taking place from 11:00 to 17:00 on 20 November with more than 80 exhibiting employers.

Economists at the Universities of Passau and Potsdam have investigated whether public childcare can mitigate the financial consequences of parenthood on the labour market.

The University of Passau has set itself the goal of strengthening the start-up culture at all levels and offers a wide range of services and measures to support and accompany start-ups. Until 3 November 2023, all…

The announcement of the registration and withdrawal deadlines for winter semester 2023/2024 as well as general information on exam registration can be found under semester-related information.

You don't want to miss the evening information event held in the central library on Wednesday, 25 October from 17:00 to 23:00. This event is jointly organised by Language Centre, University Library, Future: Careers and…

The University Library offers guided library tours at the start of every semester. The dates this semester are:

Got a business idea and would like to see where it takes you? Register for this semester's competition, which starts on 24th October.

This winter semester 2023–24, the Future: Careers and Competencies Section (ZKK) is once again offering a wide variety of courses on key skills, job applications and computer courses. Registration opens at 12:00 on…

One idea, five euros in start-up capital, eight weeks to be a founder: that is the 5-Euro Business Competition. You come up with a business idea, develop with your team and finally put it on the market – for real.

From now on, the media masterclass – a blended-learning concept created by ZIM – is available to all University staff and students.

The Women's Office of the University of Passau is again offering individual career coaching for female academic staff, post-doctoral candidates, doctoral candidates, post-doctoral candidates and master's students with…

Our student societies are putting on an information fair to showcase what your University has to offer besides studying. They will be presenting themselves and their projects to new students and anyone interested on the…

In his video message, University President Ulrich Bartosch warmly welcomes you all to the start of lectures and talks about current and upcoming developments at the University.

An unavoidable technical upgrade of the Campus Portal will be carried out from 23 to 25 October 2023. This is necessary to bring the software up to date and ensure efficient university administration. During this period,…

Registration for the Language Centre's courses begins on 9th (and in some cases, 10th) October. You should pay attention to the dates for the placement tests and the different registration deadlines, which vary for each…

In 2018, the University passed a resolution to switch from per-programme accreditation to system accreditation, as detailed in the target agreements with the Bavarian State Ministry. We are pleased to announce that the…

Since its first participation in the World University Ranking of Times Higher Education (THE), the University of Passau has always been in the leading quarter of universities worldwide. This position has been confirmed…

The CampusCard is literally your key to many important places and services around campus and in town: you can use it to take buses in Passau, buy lunch on campus, borrow books from the library, get into the Sports…

The discounted Deutschlandticket for students is based on a newly concluded agreement with Regensburger Verkehrsverbund GmbH (RVV), the transport company for Regensburg. RVV have now announced that the booking platform…

In our weekly update sent out on 26 July we informed you that the Deutschlandticket for students will be introduced on 1 October. Students enrolled at the University of Passau will be able to get the discounted…

Take advantage of the seminars and computer courses offered in the week before the start of lectures (9 to 15 October) to get a head start for the new semester! Registration for the seminars and computer courses opens on…

The brand new LEHRE+ programme [German content] for the upcoming semester is already online and you can sign up for courses now. You can expect a varied range of training courses and certificates for university teachers…

Regular password change requirement will be scrapped; minimum password length will increase to 10 characters

How to cope with role overload? How can we be psychologically balanced in the face of upcoming challenges? Are there life hacks that work for everyone?

On Tuesday, 25 July, Vice President Professor Christina Hansen welcomed a delegation of Ukrainian academics to the University of Passau. The visit took place as part of an initiative of the University's Task Force…

The Bavarian government awards annual scholarships to higher education institution graduates from Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine who have opted for…

On behalf of the Passau Young Researchers Excellence Centre (PYREC), the Graduate Centre of the University of Passau will hold its third University-wide research colloquium: early career researchers from the University…

In the research paper “How Successor Pre-Succession Firm Experience Affects Post-Succession Performance in Family Firms” the two young researches take a Carnegie School Perspective to analyze insularity biases found in…

In a recent study, a team of economists, amongst others from the University of Passau, shows that the pandemic more than 100 years ago resulted in a stable shift towards left-wing parties; extremists could not benefit.

The University of Passau has achieved a very gratifying success in the THE Young University Ranking 2023: For the sixth time in a row, it earned a place in the top 10 percent of all young universities worldwide.

With a great deal of commitment and creativity, the volunteers of the Kulturtransport group, supported by the University Administration, have transformed the grounds of the Ehret haulage company over the last few months…

The Journal of Family Business Strategy is a flagship journal in the field of family business research and among the most important academic journals on family firms worldwide.

Ukrainian management researcher Olga Goncharova has joined Professor Carolin Häussler’s international team with a special focus on Eastern Europe.

The University is conducting a survey intended for students enrolled in bachelor's programmes who are in the 6th semester or higher, those enrolled in master's programmes who are in the 4th semester or higher, and those…

We are inviting all budding entrepreneurs, start-up enthusiasts and everyone interested to the University's second E'Day. Featuring a start-up fair, pitch competition, audience vote and award.

“What's Past is Prologue”: Childhood Exposure to the Family Firm, Affective Commitment, and Transgenerational Orientation (Baris Istipliler, Annegret Hauer, Detlef Keese, Michael Woywode, Jan-Philipp Ahrens).

On Monday, 19 June 2023, the next Diversity Roundtable will take place virtually from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

The Reporting and Statistics Section announced the official student figures for summer semester 2023 (as at 1 June 2023) [German content].

Four Bavarian universities – the University of Bamberg (BaTEG), FAU Erlangen (FAU Teacher Education International), the University of Würzburg (GoTEd) and the University of Passau (global.trex Passau) – have opened up…

A Health Day for all University of Passau students will be held at the Sports Centre from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on 13 June. You will find a diverse programme and further information on our information page [German content]. You…

The President of the University of Passau, Professor Ulrich Bartosch, is continuing the new "Coffee with the President" format on 12 June and offers all students the opportunity to talk to him over coffee in a relaxed…

No lectures, seminars, tutorials, exercise courses or any other type of class will be held at the University on 9 June 2023.

The University of Passau again performed satisfactorily in the fifth Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking, which evaluates universities' performance against goals and indicators for sustainable development. The…

The graduation survey conducted by Section I/1 - Quality Management is now available. The survey is intended for students enrolled in:

a bachelor's programme (6th programme semester or above) a master's programme…

If you are running an official student society ("Hochschulgruppe") at the University of Passau, the re-registration dates for this year are 1 June to 15 July. You must re-register your student society if you wish for it…

Individual students and student societies registered with the University can apply for financial support for their projects via the student projects committee. The maximum funding amount is up to 2,500 euros. Funding is…

The mentUP* diversity mentoring scheme is now open for applications from people belonging to minorities and/or other underrepresented groups, regardless of the faculty they’ve been assigned to.  The application deadline…

The student team behind the “Kodifiziert – der Prof Talk” podcast (“Codified – the prof talk”) is running focus groups about the episodes that were produced in the winter semester. Your input is wanted! There will be…

On 5 June, the Diversity and Gender Equality Unit is hosting a panel discussion entitled “‘Not your Opfer’ an der Uni. Sexualisierte Diskriminierung, Belästigung und Gewalt im Hochschulkontext“ (translated: “Not your…

Applications are now being accepted for the next mentUP* round. The mentUP* diversity mentoring programme is now open for applications from people belonging to minorities and/or other underrepresented groups, regardless…

Founders negotiate every day!

Therefore, the workshop "Entrepreneurial Negotiation" will take place on June 17 and 18, 2023 (both days from 9 am to 5 pm).

The School of Business, Economics and Information Systems at the University of Passau offers students very good conditions for successful studies. In the latest nationwide ranking by the Centre for Higher Education…

The research article was written together with Marc Kowalzick, Jochim Lauterbach and Yi Tang and puts a spotlight the firm-level performance implications of overconfidence biases of CEOs.

The Welfare Office of the Student Services Association (Studentenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz) has prepared a survey to identify which offered services students are aware of and whether there are other areas that are not…

Starting out well on one's university studies is an important factor for degree success later on. The fact that the student body is becoming increasingly heterogenous makes it more important than ever that students are…

Start-up teams associated with the University are invited to the next edition of the Entrepreneurship Day (E'Day) on 6 July.

The Student Registration Office and the Examinations Office will not be available on Friday, 19 May 2023 for staffing reasons. From Monday, 22 May, both facilities will be happy to serve you again at the usual office…

You can still submit election proposals to the Election Office of the University of Passau until 15 May 2023 at 16:00. The election nomination form and further information on the 2023 university elections can be found on…

At the international conference “Global Family Business Summit” organized by the STEP Project Global Consortium for Family Enterprising taking place in Valencia, Spain, a presented research article of Jan-Philipp Ahrens…

For the summer semester 2023, the Examinations Office has put online the dates for the centrally organised examinations.

The lecture series ChatGPT, Bard, und Co: Generative Sprachmodelle in Gesellschaft und Wissenschaft (Stud.IP code 4996) will explore the latest developments in the research and application of generative language models.

As every semester, the Careers and Competencies Section (ZKK) will be offering a variety of exciting transferable skills seminars and computer courses in summer semester 2023. Registrations are currently open.

Would you like to get involved and realise your ideas for advancing sustainability and climate protection on our campus? Starting in May, the regular ClimUP newsletter will present activities taking place on campus and…

This semester, the Women's Office of the University of Passau is once again offering individual careers coaching for academic staff, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers and master's students with the help of external…

President Professor Ulrich Bartosch warmly welcomes you all at the start of the semester and looks forward to a semester of exciting new developments, discoveries and shared joy.

The Chair of International Management & Social Entrepreneurship offers a new Master's course on crowdfunding in summer 2023: Crowdfunding, Crowd Campaign Management, and Purpose: Navigating Customer Dreams, Social Links,…

No matter what you're studying or where you're from... if you want to meet new friends from around the world, get involved in social projects in Passau, improve your intercultural and language skills, and just have fun…

The International Support Services Section offers a document pre-checking and forwarding service for your residence permit applications (for both first-time applications and extensions). Students from non-European-Union…

As every semester, the Careers and Competencies Section (ZKK) will be offering a variety of exciting transferable skills seminars and computer courses in summer semester 2023. Registration for the courses starts at 12…

Due to a system-wide upgrade of the Campus Portal, the ZIM is forced to schedule a somewhat longer maintenance window in April. The Campus Portal will therefore be unavailable from Tuesday, 11 April to Thursday, 13 April…

In the summer semester, the Chair of Management, People and Information (Prof. Dr. Marina Fiedler) will offer the new hybrid Master's course "Sustainability by Digitalization" (Stud.IP No. 33154). 

Just over a year ago, the German Bundestag passed the so-called heating costs subsidy act. Automatic pay-out of the second heating cost benefit to eligible students is set to commence shortly.

The lump-sum energy cost benefit for students – a one-off payment of 200 euros to compensate for recent steep increases in energy prices – is now being rolled out in Bavaria.

The 23rd of May is the nationwide Diversity Day, a date the University of Passau has marked by putting on a range of different events every year since 2020. This year, we would like to showcase the wide range of research…

Vice President Professor Christina Hansen welcomed the Consul General of the Republic of India in Munich, Mohit Yadav, for his inaugural visit on Thursday, 23 February. The talks focused on an exchange about the further…

On 8 March 2023, the Executive Support Unit for Diversity and Gender Equality will be hosting a panel on the occasion of International Women's Day 2023 in lecture theatre 13 of the Computer Science and Mathematics…

The Bavarian State Ministry for Education and Cultural Affairs has set up a new portal, www.einstieg.bayern, for non-teachers willing to switch to a teaching career. This portal offers a plethora of information on the…

Twice a year, the Passau International Centre for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies (PICAIS) announces funding programmes for Research-in-Residence Fellowships and Event Funding at the University of Passau.

The University is deeply saddened by the terrible consequences of the earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border region. Our deepest sympathy is with all those affected: We mourn with you for your lost relatives and…

As one of thirteen organisations promoting gifted students, the Stiftung der deutschen Wirtschaft (sdw) awards scholarships to students of all disciplines every year. If you have ever considered applying for a…

The application deadline (only for direct applications via the Campus Portal, not uni-assist applications) has been extended to 15 February 2023 for the Master's programmes indicated below – it's not too late to apply…

The University provides a document-pre-check-and-forwarding service for your residence permit application (both for initial application and renewal), which is required for all students from non-EU countries.

We would like to thank Dr. Asiedu for his time and commitment during his research stay at the University of Passau!

The current examination schedule and the approved aids can now be viewed online on the semester-related information page of the Examinations Office (under Exam dates).

The University has made preparations in recent months in case there is an energy shortage. As a state institution, we follow the Bavarian state government's guideline on energy consumption reduction in public-sector…

In Times Higher Education's (THE) latest Subject Ranking for Business and Economics, Passau's School of Business, Economics and Information Systems was found to be among the best 201–250 business schools throughout the…

As previously communicated, the exam withdrawal period is extended until 20 January 2023. For technical reasons, however, you can only cancel your exam registrations using the HISQIS self-service function until 16…

Dear students,

Are you looking for a solution to a personal problem or one of the great challenges of the current time? Would you like to try out creativity or ideation tools in a secure space to look for innovative…

All students are invited to take part in our CmC careers fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sports Centre and ITZ. Talk to representatives from 60 companies and enjoy a rich supporting programme!

You are cordially invited to a meeting with the University Executive: On Tuesday, 22 November, from 4:30 p.m., you will have the opportunity to ask your questions about studying at the University of Passau directly to…

The developments in Iran continue to fill us with deep concern. The Foreign Ministry's recent call for German citizens to leave the country for security reasons has laid bare even more starkly the seriousness of the…

Anti-discrimination workshops for students In cooperation with the Centre for Careers and Centre for Careers and Competencies, the Diversity and Gender Equality Section is offering two exciting anti-discrimination…

The University's careers fair, Campus meets Company, will take place in the Sports Centre and IT Centre (Innstrasse 45 and 43 respectively) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 21 November 2022.

There are still a few remaining places on the key competencies seminars and computer courses offered by the Centre for Careers and Competencies.

President Ulrich Bartosch and the University Executive cordially invite all members of the University to the Dies Academicus on 11 November starting at 4 p.m.

In a video address, University President Ulrich Bartosch welcomes all university members to the start of lectures and offers an outlook on the winter semester.

The University of Passau receives special financial support from the state budget of the Free State of Bavaria within the framework of the Bavarian Equal Opportunities Promotion Fund. These funds are used to award…

In this year's Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking, the University of Passau was once again placed in the top quarter of universities. The University is ranked in the 401–500 group. Of the 51 German…

For his research "Fusing Contingency Theory and Upper Echelon Theory For A New Perspective on the Critical Juncture of Family Firm Succession" the young researcher received a best paper award at the “5th International…

CareersUP is a digital interface that puts employers and students in touch with each other. Logging in to this system is very simple: just use your ZIM username and password. At any time, somewhere between 12,000 to…

The University of Passau is welcoming its international students and guests on Thursday, 13 October with a large-scale reception. During the event, the DAAD Prize for outstanding achievements of international students…

On 25 October 2022, the information event "Studying with a child" will take place online from 1 to 2 pm.

The prize money amounts to 500 euros each.

We are celebraing Passau's entrepreneurial spirit with all start-up aficionados. Whether you're generally interested or have a pretty good idea for starting your own business, come to our first E'Day.

In September, the Graduate Center is offering a four-part english workshop “Grant proposal writing – How to design and communicate your research project convincingly” via Zoom.

Unfortunately, heightened workloads and staff shortages are currently causing delays to the processing times of applications in the Examinations Office. We're working as quickly as possible to resolve your queries.  …

Dear Students and Start-up Enthusiasts!

We are pleased to announce the first edition of the Entrepreneurship Day: A lighthouse event for Passau’s entrepreneurship and start-up community.

On Thursday, 13th October 2022…

Do you have urgent matters to clarify with the Ausländerbehörde (foreigners registration office) or have you been waiting a long time for an answer to your enquiries? Let the Welcome Centre help.

Dr Edward Asiedu is researching ways to ensure that poor children do not become poor parents. He is now developing a blueprint for actions at the University of Passau. On 13 July, he will be sharing highlights from his…

At an online event organised by the EUROPAEUM (East-West Centre of the University of Regensburg) and BAYHOST, Ukrainian academics present their current topics.

A team of researchers from the University of Passau and the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) is conducting a study to gain insights into the impact of workplace passion on the work-family interface among…

Would you like to develop your career in academia or take on an executive position in the future? The mentUP* diversity mentoring programme helps you to plan your career strategically, provides career-relevant knowledge…

Have you been employed as an assistant or tutor at the University of Passau in the last 12 months? Then your student representatives would be pleased about your participation in the nationwide survey of student employees…

The University's student-staffed law clinic (Studentische Rechtsberatung - SRB) is taking part in the #helpukrainians efforts by collating legal information that you may need when contacting German government departments…

The registration deadline for the examinations in the summer semester 2022 is 17 June 2022.

From 16 May to 3 June, you can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship for the funding period from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023.

University President Professor Ulrich Bartosch welcomes all of you for the new summer semester and looks forward to seeing our bustling campus come back to life.

Are you interested in playing with data sets and solving real-time problems with AI-based algorithms? Then the AI Cup challenge is an excellent opportunity to win a grant of up to 95,000 euros for your future AI-based…

Are you new to the university? The Academic Advice Service informs you about the offers during the orientation weeks for the summer semester 2022.

In a video message, President Ulrich Bartosch is outlining the University's response to the war and explains the aid initiatives and options for action the University Executive is currently exploring.

The University Women's Officer, Prof. Dr. Andrea Sieber, informs about financial possibilities to promote equal opportunities for women in research and teaching.

The University of Passau has once again achieved a very gratifying success in this year's THE Young University Ranking 2022, which placed it at the top 10 percent of all young universities worldwide for the fifth year in…

In an effort to ramp up its European profile and become more engaged in Europe's networks – particularly via exchanges between researchers but also through cooperation and funding opportunities – the University of Passau…

Apply until February 28th for doctoral and postdoctoral positions, which are available for three years, starting October 2022, and are remunerated with an internationally competitive salary, with social security and…

The new DFG  RTG "Digital Platform Ecosystems" offers early career researchers a focused research programme and a structured training strategy to prepare them for the job market in science and academia and encourage…

The University of Passau is deeply shocked by the violent incident at the University of Heidelberg earlier this week. University President Ulrich Bartosch has conveyed personal words of heartfelt sympathy to the rector…

The withdrawal deadline for examinations in the winter semester 2021/2022 is Friday, 21.01.2022.

The University will enter an "online phase" from 13 December to 17 January. In his Christmas message, Professor Ulrich Bartosch lays out the reasoning behind this and offers an outlook on next year.

The registration deadline for examinations in the winter semester 2021/2022 is 12.12.2021.

The Examination Office will inform you about the examination dates (days only) for the centrally organized examinations of all faculties.

Dear students,

the registration period for exams starts today (15.11.) and ends on 12.12. We are currently planning the dates for exams at our faculty that are not organized centrally and expect to finalize them by…

The registration deadlines for exams at the end of the winter semester 2021/2022 run from November 15, 2021 to December 12, 2021. Further information can be found in the semester-related information from the Central…

The Family Services Section provides information and tips under the heading "maternity protection" as well as a host of information for expectant parents.

The 20th Campus meets Company careers fair will take place on 22 November from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., as the Virtual Careers Day for the second time running. Applications for one-on-one interviews and the workshops are…

President Professor Ulrich Bartosch and the University Executive cordially invite all members of the University to the Dies Academicus on 12 November starting at 4 p.m. This year's programme [German content] around the…

The academic celebration of the economics faculty is scheduled for Friday, 10 Dec 2021, 4pm at the Audimax. 3G rules apply. For further information please check the invitations which will be posted at the end of…

On 20 October, from 5:30 p.m. onwards, there will be "Leberkas to go" for students of all semesters on the Library Plaza under corona-compliant security precautions while supplies last.

Students for learning partnership of German native speakers and refugee or international students wanted!

Registration for language courses in the winter semester 2021/2022 runs from Monday, 11 October 2021 from 08:00 until Sunday, 07 November 2021 at 23:59.

Among the 50 participating German universities, Passau is ranked 35th (5th in Bavaria). The University of Passau is positioned in the 351–400 group in the latest Times Higher Education World University Ranking.

The University Executive and the Student Representatives' Council (AStA) cordially invite all students to the International Street Festival on the refectory forecourt (between the library and the refectory building) on…

Reminder: information on seating plans [Intranet/VPN-only]

The seating plans for the centrally organised examinations in the summer semester 2021 have already been announced. For information (seating plans, dates...)…

The interdisciplinary team of the University of Passau who organised the distinguished keynote series on "Digital Platform Ecosystems" draw their joint conclusions and reveal their learnings in this video.

Even with fluctuating demand, it can be attractive for companies to conclude long-term employment contracts. SuPerPlan develops concepts for sustainable production management. 

Stefan Bauernschuster from our University and Christian Traxler from the Hertie School in Berlin argue that a speed limit would lead to fewer deaths and injuries, and has more positive side effects.

The University and the City of Passau are offering a joint vaccination drive especially for students on 21 July. All students enrolled at the University of Passau are entitled to get vaccinated, irrespective of their…

Concluding #PassauDPE-keynote: Management Professor Elizabeth Altman from UMass Lowell is Andreas König's guest. She will combine her academic expertise with her experience as a senior executive.

The examination schedules for the centrally organised examinations are available online as of Wednesday, 30 June 2021.

Please note that the schedules are provisional in nature and may still change if the current…

This year, the Transfer Centre of the University of Passau became a cooperation partner of the Danube Cup, an international pitch competition for student start-ups. The University is thus expanding its regional start-up…

The University of Passau has achieved another great success in the THE Young University Ranking 2021: coming in at 33rd place, it is among the top ten percent of all young universities worldwide for the fourth year in a…

The Consul of the Republic of India, Dr Suyash Chavan, visited the University of Passau to learn about the study conditions for international students and discuss opportunities for further exchange and cooperation…

Stefanie Dallmeier, Head of the International Office and Luise Haack, iStudi-Coach were recently guests on the podcast How to Wiwi and talked about the following topics:

We look forward to a winter semester of in-person study and teaching in Passau. The University will offer face-to-face courses as far as our facilities and the distance rules permit.

The final deadline for registrations for and withdrawals from exams in summer semester 2021 is 18 June 2021.

For the winter semester 2021/22 the University of Passau offers a scholarship programme for very involved female bachelor and master students in STEM subjects (called ‘MINT’ subjects in German) who have the potential for…

Are you up for some fun online games and meeting new people? Then join the gamenight with AIESEC on 15/06/2021 at 8 pm. It will start with a little introduction and then you're invited to play different games in smaller…

In cooperation with the ICEBS of the University of Passau  and  TRR266 Accounting for Transparency the professorship for business administration with a focus on accounting (Prof. Dr. Vanessa Flagmeier) offers a digital…

Due to the coronavirus situation, registration forms cannot be handed in personally at the Dean's Office of the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems. Instead, please scan the completed and…

In normal times, you run into people - and make new friends - soon after arriving on campus. In a digital semester, those happy encounters are harder to come by. That's why we're now inviting you to a new virtual social…

The Examinations Office has announced the examination dates (days only) for the centrally organised examinations for all faculties.

Information-systems specialist Philipp Sleziona and marketing researcher Alina Grüner are conducting research in a DFG project about the moment when users decide to disclose their data.

The University of Passau again performed very satisfactorily in the third THE Impact Ranking, which evaluates universities' performance against goals and indicators for sustainable development. The University came in…

The announcement of the registration and withdrawal deadlines for the summer semester 2021 as well as general information on exam registration can be found under semester-related information.

In a video message, University President Ulrich Bartosch welcomes all students at the University of Passau for summer semester 2021.

Student commuter certificate for students who need to cross the border to go to the University campus.

Our first virtual Postgraduate Open Day is going on right now. Take a look and find a Master's programme that is just right for you.

The current winter semester, now almost completed, has presented us all with great challenges in terms of teaching, examinations and everyday (student) life.

Marking the end of the winter semester and to offer an outlook on the coming summer semester, University President Ulrich Bartosch addresses the University community in a video message.

CRISPR/Cas research: Although Germany plays a leading international role, Professor Carolin Häussler sees a pressing need to catch up when it comes to application and commercialisation.

Please note the following conditions of participation for participants in central face-to-face exams:

In the ‘higher education’ category, there were two award-winning Passau projects for the support of undergraduates and doctoral scholars who have entrepreneurial plans.

The Examinations Office has announced the exam schedules for the centrally organised examinations. These are now available for download from the Examinations Office website.

Please note that the schedules are…

For the upcoming exam period, a certificate has been posted to Stud.IP for you to download (see coronavirus update of 2 December 2020).

In the upcoming summer semester, teaching will initially take place exclusively in virtual form. If the infection rate slows down sufficiently, online teaching can be accompanied by face-to-face teaching where possible.…

The registration and withdrawal period for the examinations in the winter semester 2020–21 ends on 11 January 2021.

Taking Austria as an example, a team of economists from Passau and Linz shows that this minimum legal drinking age causes particular harm to young people from socially disadvantaged families.

The President of the University of Passau, Professor Ulrich Bartosch, wishes you a merry Christmas, which, just like the last few months, will be strongly affected by the pandemic. Online teaching will have to be…

To what extent does our cultural background and the legal environment affect how willing we are to disclose our personal data? Does it make a difference if the data is transferred to another country—a common feature of…

In the research project "ReiseZukunft", new, competitive ideas and recommendations for action are being developed to help travel agencies and tour operators in Bavaria to get fit for the future.

Due to the coronavirus situation, registration forms cannot be handed in personally at the Dean's Office of the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems.

The University of Passau has once again achieved great results in the Times Higher Education World Subject Ranking in several subject groups. In computer science, the University was able to maintain its position among…

In the latest THE ranking, the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems at the University of Passau made significant gains on the previous ranking result, competing against highly renowned business schools…

Would you like to engage socially in your free time, meet new people and do something for your professional career?

The international orientation weeks will take place from 12 October until 1 November 2020. These will help you find out everything you need to know to succeed in your studies at the University of Passau.

University President Professor Ulrich Bartosch welcomes all members of the university back for the winter semester 2020–21, and discusses the current stage of room planning.

This is the conclusion reached by a research team from the University of Passau and the IÉSEG School of Management in a study conducted as part of a German Research Foundation (DFG) project.

Tuition at the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems will for the most part be online in the winter semester 2020/2021

The University President informs all University members of the current stage of planning for the upcoming winter semester in a video message.

In a message to all university members, President Ulrich Bartosch affirms the University's stance that it will not tolerate any form of discrimination on campus or in any of its institutions. Diversity is a…

Students and doctoral researchers who are in immediate hardship brought on by the coronavirus pandemic through no fault of their own can apply for payments from the fund as of 3 July.

When cheap production leads to expensive image loss – in a DFG project, economists at the University of Passau are designing theoretical models that factor in the risk of international NGO campaigns.

Bavarian Science Minister Bernd Sibler visits the University of Passau to learn about projects – ‘spectrum ranges from the research of trackable AI-based business information systems to AI engineering to artificial…

When cheap production leads to expensive image loss – in a DFG project, economists at the University of Passau are designing theoretical models that factor in the risk of international NGO campaigns.

The latest rankings published by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE) include excellent results for the University of Passau. Law was rated particularly highly by students and achieved positions among…

The University of Passau is one of Germany’s best universities for aspiring accountants. In the rankings ‘Germany’s Best Accountants 2020/21’ published by Manager Magazin and Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Management…

As students, we ask that you use your student email account for sending emails to University contacts. That way, the University can respond to you. Please check your student email account regularly, as it’s possible that…

University Präsident, Professor Ulrich Bartosch, welcomes all returning and new students on behalf of the entire University. This semester will take place in a fashion that is extraordinary and unusual for us all. We…

The University President, Professor Ulrich Bartosch, wishes all members of the University a happy Easter and thanks everyone for their dedication and hard work for the University. He also expresses his gratitude,…

How will the coronavirus affect the university exams and the First State Examination of the Teacher Education Programmes in spring 2020?

As a further measure intended to limit the further spread of the novel coronavirus, the University decided today to close the service sections to the public, including university members.

The University Library will be closed from 14 March until 19 April 2020 inclusive.

As digitalisation gathers momentum, both established companies and new start-ups must decide how they will position themselves in the face of coming changes in the value chain. The interdisciplinary DaGeWe project will…

The video clip introduces the M.Sc. International Economics and Business programme at the University of Passau.

A recent video introduces the Master in International Economics and Business. The video briefly outlines the study programme and the methods by which students are activated and develop their own projects. Current…

This year's Campus meets Company careers fair will take place in the Sports Centre on Monday, 25 November. 110 companies will be exhibiting at the fair, which will feature the popular Company Slams, workshops and plenty…

This year's Campus meets Company careers fair will take place in the Sports Centre on Monday, 25 November. 110 companies will be exhibiting at the fair, which will feature the popular Company Slams, workshops and plenty…

Received wisdom states that business founders should withdraw from their company once it achieves a certain size. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Passau, from Frankfurt and Heilbronn comes to a…

After an outstanding performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking for 2019, the University of Passau has now achieved another top result in the latest ranking of universities aged 50 or younger ('Young…

He already holds honorary doctorates from the Sorbonne in Paris, the University of Antwerp and Erasmus University Rotterdam – as of 7 June, Professor Donald C. Hambrick of The Pennsylvania State University also holds an…

The 'Long Night of Studying' will be on 31 January at 6 p.m. in the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems' library.

From now on until 25 November 2018, you can apply for the Honours Degree in Digital Technology and Entrepreneurship and the DTE Ideation Weekend with Max Wittrock, co-founder of mymuesli.

Tunisia is regarded as a trailblazer when it comes to women's rights in the Islamic world. However, a weak economy exacerbates traditional gender role thinking, as a study conducted by the Chair of Development Economics…

Tunisia is regarded as a trailblazer when it comes to women's rights in the Islamic world. However, a weak economy exacerbates traditional gender role thinking, as a team of researchers from the University of Passau…

The Deputy Consul General of Thailand, Kamrob Palwatwichai, visited the University of Passau to get a first-hand glimpse of the Thai-German activities of the University.

The provisional exam schedule for WIWIF exams (with times added) is now online.

Following its successful participation in the Times Higher Education Ranking 2018, the University has attained a further outstanding result in the THE's Young University Ranking 2018, which compares universities…

For the coming semester, we are looking for Student Assistants.

We kindly invite you to join our guest lecture within our regular lecture of "Controlling" by Dr. Bertram Küppers, CFO at Bissantz & Company GmbH in Nürnberg.

The Centre for Careers and Competencies organised a talk about the business incubator INN.KUBATOR on Tuesday, 18 May.

Bachelors and Masters students of all faculties can register for the certificate programmes Entrepreneurial Pathfinder (Bachelor) und Advanced Entrepreneurial Pathfinder (Master) until 14 May.

The registration for WIWIF and PHILF exams in the summer semester starts on Wednesday, 2 May.

Researchers from Passau and Namur, Belgium, have investigated discriminatory practices of online platforms such as sponsored search results and paid prominence. The research was commissioned by Brussels-based think tank…

We are looking for a personnel reinforcement

The Centre for Careers and Competencies (ZKK) will also be hosting seminars during the semester break.

As part of the 54th Munich Security Conference the Science Match Future Security will take place on 15 February. The main topics are: Resource Security, Human Security, Cyber Security, and National and International…

The 'Long Night of Studying' will begin on 2 February at 18:00 in the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems' library.

From now on, available places can be filtered by faculty and subject. Finding relevant exchange places is now even easier than before. (Webpage in German)

Degree-seeking students (Bachelors, Masters, doctoral candidates) from all faculties are welcome to apply now for the Honours Degree in Digital Technology and Entrepreneurship (DTE). The application deadline is on 5…

A semester contribution of EUR 72.00 is payable when you renew your registration for summer semester 2018.

Applications for the Erasmus+ exchange programme for winter semester 2018/18 and/or summer semester 2019 must be submitted until 15 January (PHILF) and 1 February (WIWIF, FIM, JURF) respectively.

The 15th edition of the kuwi.karrieretag will take place on 13 January 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Workshops and application photo shoot require prior registration until 15 December.

Registered exams can only be cancelled until today, 15 January 2018.

Application period starts on January 15th, 2018.

The provisional schedule for School of Business, Economics and Information Systems examinations is now online, including the exact times of the exams.

Professor Jan Hendrik Schumann’s Chair for Marketing and Innovation has researched the success of free digital services in the publication ‘How Consumers Assess Free E-Services: The Role of Benefit-Inflation and…

30 November is the exam registration deadline for examinations administered by the Faculty or Business, Economics, Information Systems and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

The interdisciplinary and inter-faculty DFG Research Training Group 1681/2: Privacy and Digitalisation, embedded at the Faculties of Arts and Humanities and Law of the University of Passau, invites applications for 6…

For the first time, the University of Passau took part in the Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings in 2017. The result: the University is among the best 25 percent of universities worldwide. In the comparison of 1,102…

The Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK) and the VG Wort collecting agency have agreed to extend the current flat-rate payment…

In accordance with several structural reforms, in May 2017, the University Executive has decided to establish a new department as part of the Academic Support Services. The Centre for Careers and Competencies (ZKK) will…

of Prof. Dr. Robert Obermaier came out in Schmalenbachs Zeitschrift für betriebswirtschaftliche Forschung (ZfbF)-Sonderheft 71/17 and in Betriebswirtschaftliche Forschung und Praxis (BFuP) 3/2017

After a very successful acceptance of the first edition, the second one with some smaller corrections and improvements came out recently.

After Cambridge, Madrid and Brussels, the latest regional conference of the International Telecommunications Society will take place at the University of Passau.

The latest rankings from the Centre for University Development (CHE) attest to the excellent research and teaching at the University of Passau: Passau’s undergraduate Law programme is one of the best among all tested…

Digital transformation is the growth and innovation engine par excellence. Nevertheless, German small and medium-sized enterprises have only partly begun to exploit the potentials that digitalisation offers. For this…

The application round for the next batch of Deutschlandstipendium scholarships for the upcoming winter semester runs from 15 May to 23 June 2017.

A group of researchers around Professor Stefan Bauernschuster has analysed the wider ramifications of strike action. The American Economic Association has now summarised the results in a video.

Aspects of knowledge management from the perspectives of technology and business perspectives were the subject of the 9th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management (KSEM), which took place…

Two years ago, the University of Passau and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras signed an agreement to jointly train doctoral candidates and confer both the Indian PhD and the German doctoral degree. Now,…

The Economics and Business Administration Faculty of the University of Jena honoured Professor Stefan Bauernschuster for his excellent research in economic policy by conferring upon him the Walter Eucken Prize on 3 June…

President Carola Jungwirth succeeds former President Burkhard Freitag, whose four-year term of office ended on 31 March. The inauguration ceremony will take place in the main lecture theatre (lecture theatre 10; Audimax…

Please remember to validate your CampusCard (student version) for the new semester starting 1 October. Validation enables you to use the card as a student ID and bus pass.

A systematic review published in Labour Economics by Michael Grimm and Anna Luisa Paffhausen

The University of Passau is about to deepen its teaching and research partnership with Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU). Passau's Vice President for International Relations, Professor Ursula Reutner, signed the…