Graduate Teaching Assistants

The Faculty of Economic Sciences employs about 70 research assistants. In the following, we have compiled the most important information for you to start your employment as a research assistant.

General information for new teaching assistants

The following information is intended to help you get started in your new professional environment as a research assistant at the Faculty of Economic Sciences. You can find more information on the central university page for junior staff development.

Further information

The Representative Council for Academic and Artistic Staff sees itself as the representation of all members of the so-called mid-level academic staff at the University of Passau. This group includes the graduate teaching and research assistants and the teaching staff for special tasks.

Teaching assistants, especially Master's graduates, have to consider some points when filing their tax return that are not included in the relevant guidebooks. Therefore, please seek expert advice for your first income tax return.

Registration for doctoral studies at the faculty

The faculty will provide you with detailed information on everything you need to know about doctoral studies in a separate section.

Please pay attention to the following points:

Matriculation at the University of Passau as a doctoral student

Upon enrolment, you must pay the Student Services Association fee of 52 Euros per semester. Student status also includes free use of bus transportation in Passau.

Registration as a doctoral student with the Board of Examiners for doctoral awards of the School of Business, Economics and Information Systems

When registering, please note above all that registered doctoral students must still be enrolled as doctoral students for two full semesters. Registration for the doctoral examination is not possible before that!

Graduate Centre

The Graduate Center is open to all young researchers at the university. It supports them by offering information, advice and events as well as financial support programs.

Our offers for those interested in doing a doctorate, doctoral candidates and postdocs

Comprehensive advice
Customized events
Overview of funding programs