# Universität Passau

> public · Passau · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €310 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (bachelor) | Jul 15 | Via a preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) from the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Mar – Jul 15. |
| WiSe (master CS/AI) | May 31 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Apr 1 – May 31. |
| WiSe (master Business Admin) | Jun 30 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Apr 1 – Jun 30. |
| SoSe (bachelor) | Jan 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). |
| SoSe (master CS/AI) | Dec 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Nov 1 – Dec 15. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Passau
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** law, economics, computer-science, humanities, social-sciences, international-relations, political-science, mathematics, business
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-passau.de
- **Address:** Augustinergasse, 94032 Passau
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Passau sits at the junction of three rivers in Bavaria, a small historic city where the student atmosphere is intimate rather than overwhelming. The old town has cafes and a manageable cost of living, making it realistic to cover expenses on a student budget without constant financial stress.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€310 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- A German EU diploma gives access to the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa and full Schengen mobility after graduation.
- Covers law, economics, computer science, humanities, and social sciences — a broad mix useful for interdisciplinary or undecided applicants.
- Passau sits on the Austrian and Czech borders, giving easy access to three national labour markets for internships and part-time work.
- Germany allows international students up to 120 full or 240 half working days per year, helping offset living costs during studies.
- Low IELTS entry bar of 6.0 makes the university reachable for strong students still building their English profile.

## Watch out for

- Many bachelor programmes at German public universities are taught in German; check that your chosen field has English-taught tracks before applying.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised in Germany typically must pass the entrance preparation (Studienkolleg) — an extra year.
- German law requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of around €11,904 for a full year — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Passau is a small city of roughly 50,000; internship and networking opportunities are narrower than in Munich, Frankfurt, or Berlin.
- Living costs in Bavaria are moderate to high by German standards; budget for rent, health insurance, and semester fees beyond the low tuition figure.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €246–405
- **Private housing:** €405–460
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Passau
- **Notes:** STWNO (Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz). 4 halls in Passau (Bräugasse, Donau-Schwaben-Str., Leonhard-Paminger-Str., Maierhofstraße) — 713 rooms total. €260–550/mo. High demand — apply early.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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