The University of Passau is a highly visible and respected academic and research institution in the heart of Europe. Internationalism has always been a hallmark for the University, as well as an important strategic objective. Rankings, such as the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking, show that the University of Passau is among the leading 25% of universities worldwide and the top 10% of “young universities” (which were founded within the past 50 years). About 11,000 students hailing from more than 100 countries and some 1,300 staff enjoy the location and facilities of the campus on the bank of the Inn river, a mere stone’s throw from the Old Town of Passau.

Interdisciplinarity
One of the strengths of the University is its interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching. The University of Passau is growing its range of degree programmes to further strengthen its position at the intersection of technology and the humanities. Its national and international renown is partly due to its innovative degree programmes with an international focus.

Internationalism
Most of the university's degree programmes have a markedly international dimension, which leads many students to go abroad to complete part of their degree programme or an internship, often to far-flung locations. In this they are aided by the university's popular language courses and, in particular, the acclaimed subject-specific language courses open to the vast majority of students in Passau: Designed to be studied alongside the degree programmes and offered for nine languages, these courses allow students to develop advanced foreign language skills tailored to their degree subjects. There is even a German-as-a-Foreign-Language programme, designed especially for international students. To help international students ease into life and study at Passau, the university holds so-called Orientation Weeks at the beginning of each semester. Together with the student buddy scheme, this has proven a highly effective way to make international students feel at home in Passau.

Business links
In addition to many careers events and professional skills classes, the Future: Careers and Competencies Section organises the annual Campus Meets Company recruitment fair. This brings numerous renowned employers from Germany and further afield to the university campus. 
For international students at the University of Passau, there is a special adviser who provides guidance and support for all matters related to succeeding in the German job market: the iStudi Coach maintains a network of regional companies who are willing to hire international students and graduates. In addition, the iStudi Coach offers consultations and delivers workshops for international students.