Since opening its doors to the public in 1978, the University of Passau has developed into a first address in German academia. The University regularly attains top positions in academic rankings, e.g. in Law, Business and Economics, Computer Science, Communication Studies, Political Science and Cultural Studies.

Some 11,000 students and doctoral researchers from more than eighty countries are enrolled at the University of Passau. Our faculties award degrees at Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral level respectively. Our teaching degree courses and the law course conclude with state examinations. Students benefit from studying in small learning groups and an excellent campus infrastructure. The Centre for Key Skills offers supplementary courses to students enrolled at the University, enabling them to develop valuable transferable skills and giving them a competitive edge on the labour market. Representative national surveys regularly attest to the high levels of student satisfaction.