Look beyond the university name
The University of Passau is a public research university located in Passau, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1973, it is one of the youngest universities in Bavaria and consequently has the most modern campus in the state. Nevertheless, its roots as the Institute for Catholic Studies dates back to the early 17th century.
| Location | Passau, Bavaria, Germany |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 11,249 |
| Total citations | 261,224 |
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What can you study at University of Passau?
University of Passau offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Logic, programming, and type systems, Software Engineering Research, Software Testing and Debugging Techniques, Software Engineering Techniques and Practices, Advanced Software Engineering Methodologies.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at University of Passau
According to OpenAlex, University of Passau has 11,249 indexed research works with 261,224 total citations.
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Who leads University of Passau?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
University of Passau is located in Passau, Bavaria, Germany.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of Passau
Official website: https://www.uni-passau.de/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Passau founded?
University of Passau was founded in 1973.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.