You've got your Abitur in your pocket and now the serious/fun - depending on how you take it - of life begins: studying! Did you decide to study in Passau because you liked the courses and the baroque charm of the city of three rivers? Absolutely understandable!
However, you don't have a plan as to what you need at the beginning, how to put together your timetable, etc. It's good that the start to student life in Passau is made much easier thanks to the orientation week, or O-week for short!
This is where Squeakies can help
As a new student in Passau, you will hear the term Squeaky from time to time and, like any first-year student, you will wonder what the hell that even means. Just so you know: First-year students in Passau are called squeakers because they constantly mix up the lecture halls and the doors squeak because of the constant going in and out. Logical, right?
Squeakies should definitely take advantage of the O-Week offers: There are general information events and information events specific to each field of study, and various guided tours are also offered, for example across the campus, the library or into the city. You can take part in individual and group consultations as well as introductions to the campus management system Stud.IP, which is essential for studying in Passau.
Of course, the fun doesn't stop there:
- Program of the Faculty of Humanities
- Program of the Faculty of Economics
- Law Faculty Program
- Program of the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics
Preliminary courses and placement tests
Studying in Passau also allows you to take part in numerous different language courses: For example, alongside your studies, learn French, Spanish or, if you're up for it, even Chinese or Indonesian! If you are already quite good at a language, it is important to take the placement tests so that you end up in the right courses - not that you end up in basic level 1 as an Italian professional.
Those who want to study teaching in Passau should definitely take part in the course . Here you will be observed by experts during various exercises and your suitability as a teacher will be assessed. Great for anyone who wants to be shown their strengths and weaknesses in order to develop further as an educator.
A preliminary course is also offered for everyone studying mathematics or computer science in Passau. Learning in advance how to use the computers and operating systems used at university is certainly very useful; A refresher course is also offered for mathematicians before each winter semester.
Bavarian for squeakers
For all new students in Passau who come from northern climes or who don't speak the Bavarian language: A small phrasebook can't do any harm if you decide to study in the depths of Lower Bavaria (and then on the Austrian border!) begin. With this in mind: Back Mas!
Even more tips for studying in Passau:
As part of the O-Week, you should of course also know a little about the new campus, otherwise you won't be able to find the venues. It's best to read our article Studying in Passau: The Campus !
An overview of the food options at the University of Passau can't hurt either! Studying in Passau: Satisfying hunger on campus will help you!
Do you still need a handy computer to start your studies? Good thing there's a 15% student discount on Microsoft Surface devices !
Would you prefer an iPad mini? No problem, GRAVIS is currently offering a discount on it!
All important at a glance.
