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University of Passau
Passau, Germany
"Compact campus university on the river Inn"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#592 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About University of Passau
The University of Passau was officially founded in 1973 and has roots going back to the early 17th century. It has five faculties: Law; Business Economics and Information Systems; Social and Educational Sciences; Humanities and Cultural Studies; and Computer Science and Mathematics. It has a single urban campus along the left bank of the Inn.
Rankings & Recognition
#592
No QS World University Rankings position found; see topuniversities.com for the latest list.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Passau's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1973
Founded
Public University
Type
Passau, Bavaria
Location
approx. 9,950
Total Students
Popular Programs
Business and Economics
Computer Science
Law
Cultural Studies and Humanities
Social and Educational Sciences
Mathematics
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
Application Route
University application portal
MSc BA Minimum Grade
2.7 (German scale)
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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English
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B2 CEFR (MSc Business Administration) |
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GMAT
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550 (if degree outside Lisbon Convention) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 760
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
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Campus & Location
One compact campus in Passau stretching along the left bank of the river Inn.
Campus Details
Passau
Inn campus
Campus Forecast
Passau
Bavaria
Main campus
Student residences
Temperate climate
cold winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Niederbayern-Oberpfalz
Four Passau residences (Braeugasse and Maierhofstrasse)
Donau-Schwaben-Strasse and Leonhard-Paminger-Strasse halls
Living costs approx. EUR 992 / month
Dining
Studierendenwerk Mensa and cafeterias in Passau
Daily menu on stwno.de
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
University sports programme
Student initiatives
Approx. 236 partner universities abroad
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Semester Fee
approx. EUR 120 / semester
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter (October) and summer (April) intakes. For MSc Business Administration the application round for April starts mid-November and for October in early April; check the official page for the current year.
Scholarships at University of Passau
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Deutschlandstipendium
All funding: deutschlandstipendium (amount N/A)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised school-leaving certificate plus German
Postgraduate
Relevant degree with grade 2.7 or better
English Proficiency
English
B2 CEFR (MSc Business Administration)GMAT
550 (if degree outside Lisbon Convention)Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the UP international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply on the UP online application portal and upload your documents.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
5
Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
One compact campus in Passau stretching along the left bank of the river Inn.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Law (Staatsexamen)
Master's
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Master's
Business Administration (MSc)
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Master's
Governance and Public Policy (MA)
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Master's
Development Studies (MA)
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