International opportunities for students

Why study at the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies in Passau?

The faculty offers a wide range of courses. This also includes double degrees with international partner universities.

In addition, the University of Passau offers numerous international study programmes. You can also find an overview of all English-language courses on the central pages.

The International Office will advise and support you in all matters relating to your study visit to Passau.

Welcome to Passau! - Studying on site

On our Studies page, you will find information on the organisation of your studies, such as the course catalogue, examinations and important contact persons.

The iStudiCoach will answer general questions from international full-time students about studying and careers.

Please feel free to contact the programme coordinator directly with any questions you may have.

Exchange students can study and conduct research at the University of Passau for one or two semesters (six months or one year).

The Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies has numerous cooperation agreements with international partner universities.

The International Office will provide you with all the important information you need to organise your stay in Passau.

Welcome to Passau! - Studying on site

On our Studies page, you will find information on the organisation of your studies, such as the course catalogue, examinations and important contact persons.

Please feel free to contact the programme coordinator directly with any questions you may have.

Would you like to do a doctorate or habilitation at the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies? On our website on doctorates and habilitations, you will find information on all further steps as well as on binational doctoral programmes.
Feel free to find out more about research at the faculty and get in touch with our professors in the individual departments.

The Welcome Centre offers support with all other questions about your stay in Passau, including short-term research or teaching stays.

Want to study abroad for a semester or two? The best place to start is with an initial consultation on studying abroad at the International Office. Our colleagues will also help you choose one of our partner universities, for example.

Discuss your plans with your programme coordinator and the respective module coordinators before departure so that you can transfer credits earned abroad to your degree programme. Make sure you are well informed about the conclusion of individual learning agreements.

In addition, the University of Passau offers you a wide range of opportunities for short-term stays abroad, for example by participating in a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) or applying for international summer and winter schools.
The service learning programme also offers a wide range of international opportunities.

If you would like to complete an internship abroad, the University of Passau has compiled extensive information for you.
The service learning programme also offers a wide range of international opportunities and, in certain cases, can be recognised as an internship.

Please also note the information on internships within your degree programme and discuss your plans with the programme coordinator if necessary.

In addition, the University of Passau offers you a wide range of opportunities for short-term stays abroad, for example by participating in a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) or applying for international summer and winter schools.