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  • Passau University undergraduate and other Master's programmes application deadline for the Summer semester is Jan 15, 2025.

About the University of Passau

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1973
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Total foreign students
1642
No. of campus
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Q:   Is the University of Passau good for international students?

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The University of Passau is one of the best destinations for international students to pursue higher education. Every year thousands of students from all over the world come to study at Passau University. Currently, the University of Passau has over 10,600 students of which 1,684 are international students from more than 100 countries. International students make about 16% of the total student body at the University of Passau. Check below the top ten list of international students' home countries

  • Austria
  • India
  • Ira
  • Tunisia
  • Russian Federation 
  • Turkyie
  • China
  • Pakistan
  • France
  • Italy

Q:   What is the admission deadline to apply at the University of Passau?

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The University of Passau takes admission through uni-assist. Therefore, admission deadlines for Passau University are aligned with uni-assist. Generally, the university takes admission in two intakes; winter and summer semester. The applications for summer semester are over. However, international students can still apply for the winter semester. The application deadline for summer semester is Jan 15, 2025. International students are advised to check the admission deadlines for their programme at the universtiy's website as the admission deadlines may vary. 

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The University of Passau Admission Dates 2024

  • Application fees :Euro 75
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Summer15ᵗʰ Dec 2023
Winter30ᵗʰ Jun 2023 - 31ˢᵗ May 2024
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Q:   How to apply at the University of Passau?

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The application process for domestic and international students may vary. Check below the application process to apply at the University of Passau. 

  • Applicants with German Abitur, Austrian Matura or who have passed the Feststellungsprüfung  (at the Studienkolleg – the further education college for international applicants) should apply by the defined deadlines  directly to the University of Passau via the Campus Portal of the University of Passau and/or register there.
  • Applicants with international qualifications/school certificates usually apply via uni-assist.

The University of Passau Fees & Eligibility 2024

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(2 courses)
– / –Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 87 & Above
M.Sc.(1 course)
– / –Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
– / –Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS
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Q:   What are the admission requirements for international students at the University of Passau?

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International students must meet the minimum eligibility to get into the University of Passau. The minimum admission requirement for the University of Passau courses vary from each other. Check below the minimum admission requirement for international students applying to the University of Passau. 

  • A chronological curriculum vitae
  • School leaving certificates
  • Your university entrance qualification
  • Additional documents depending on your county of origin
  • A copy of the identity page of your passport
  • English language proficiency

Q:   Is University of Passau free?

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Like most of the universities in Bavaria, Germany, the University of Passau does not charge any tuition fee from international students. However, international students will have to pay administrative charges also known as semester fees in German universities. The semester fee charged by German universities is comparatively very less. The University of Passau is a state university and therefore, it is funded by the state government of Bavaria. Therefore, students are not required to pay any tuition fees including international students. 







The University of Passau Rankings 2024

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Q:   Is the University of Passau a good university?

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The University of Passau is one of the finest institutions of higher education in Germany. Relatively it is one of the youngest universities in Germany. Passau University regularly scores highly in THE Rankings and the CHE Rankings for the German-speaking world, thus highlighting the strong performance and high quality of the University's research, teaching, and student experience. 

Q:   What is THE ranking of the University of Passau?

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In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University of Passau has consistently been ranked among world's best 25 per cent of universities since it first participated in 2018, also in 2024. The University of Passau is ranked in the top 10 per cent of all young universities worldwide for the sixth time in a row in 2023. Meanwhile, within Germany, it is in ranked in the fourth place. Check below the University of Passau ranking as published by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. 

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Q:   What is the application fee at the University of Passau for international students?

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International students are required to apply through the uni-assists for courses at the University of Passau. International students are required to pay an handling fees for applying through the uni-assist. Check below the handling fees for one application semester;

  • Cost for the first chosen course of study - EUR 75/INR 6,755
  • For each additional chosen course of study - EUR 30/INR 2,702

*EUR/INR = 90.08

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University CityPassau, Other - Germany, Germany
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Population of City52,415

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Innstr. 41, 94032 Passau, Germany

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Innstr. 41, 94032 Passau, Germany
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