The University of Passau, Germany is a relatively new university, not founded until 1978, combining a most up-to-date infrastructure with (state of the art) technology, offering its almost 9,000 students an ideal place to study. There are around 35 different courses to choose from, ranging from Communication and Media Studies, Cultural Sciences, Computer Sciences and Information Technology to Law and Economics.

Owing to its international, achievement and practical orientation, the university has secured an excellent reputation in teaching and research. The opportunities provided here for language learning and student exchanges are unique in Germany. Students can choose from between 14 different languages, there are partnerships with 170 universities worldwide and the language training for specific branches, such as Law and Economics, puts the Universität Passau in an extremely competitive position.

The range of language and study exchange options in Passau is more extensive than in most other German universities. There are partnerships with 190 universities throughout the world. Lawyers and economists also have the opportunity to complete a subject-oriented foreign language course alongside their regular studies. In addition to English, French, Italian or Spanish, more unusual languages such as Chinese, Portuguese, Russian or Czech can be chosen.

The university owes its supra-regional reputation in particular to its unique interdisciplinary, internationally-oriented courses which attract elite students from the whole of Germany to Passau. The graduates are much sought after on the employment market. Important German and international companies participate regularly in the company contact fair "Campus meets Company" on the university premises. This event is organized by the Career Service at the university. The Career Service offers students tips and advice for the transition from university to workplace, helps with applications for work experience positions at home and abroad and organizes Assessment Centre Training with personnel specialists for the business world.

Source: University Website.