University of Passau: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1312 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #484 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #73 of 369 | In Germany |
| #11 of 45 | In Bavaria |
| #157 of 1,019 | For Database Administration |
| Top50% | For 78 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Enrollment
- 11,846
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uni-passau.de
- Languages
- German;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 11,846 |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for University of Passau based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Passau has published 7,967 scientific papers with 83,552 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Business, Law, and Mathematics.
University of Passau majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 54 | 205 |
| 1992 | 24 | 189 |
| 1993 | 78 | 234 |
| 1994 | 53 | 265 |
| 1995 | 80 | 322 |
| 1996 | 72 | 411 |
| 1997 | 92 | 405 |
| 1998 | 50 | 425 |
| 1999 | 79 | 473 |
| 2000 | 68 | 551 |
| 2001 | 77 | 502 |
| 2002 | 119 | 827 |
| 2003 | 81 | 818 |
| 2004 | 90 | 898 |
| 2005 | 99 | 1101 |
| 2006 | 105 | 1220 |
| 2007 | 140 | 1349 |
| 2008 | 201 | 1498 |
| 2009 | 179 | 1864 |
| 2010 | 221 | 2170 |
| 2011 | 240 | 2467 |
| 2012 | 257 | 2836 |
| 2013 | 357 | 3329 |
| 2014 | 343 | 3736 |
| 2015 | 426 | 3893 |
| 2016 | 474 | 3968 |
| 2017 | 534 | 4506 |
| 2018 | 510 | 5276 |
| 2019 | 441 | 6125 |
| 2020 | 507 | 6539 |
| 2021 | 504 | 7628 |
| 2022 | 454 | 7358 |
| 2023 | 561 | 7963 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Passau gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free |
| Master's Degree | €150 |
| Doctoral Degree | Free |
All costs are in Euros (€).
The University of Passau has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Passau.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Business Computing, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, European Studies, Government, History, Information Technology, International Business, International Studies, Journalism, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Public Administration, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Master | Business Administration, Business Computing, Central European Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Eastern European Studies, European Studies, Geography (Human), Government, History, International Business, International Economics, Law, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Russian, Southeast Asian Studies, Teacher Training, Tourism |
| PhD | American Studies, Art Education, Art History, Business Administration, Business Computing, Catholic Theology, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, Ethnology, European Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Geography (Human), German, History, International Business, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Music Education, Pedagogy, Philology, Philosophy, Primary Education, Psychology, Romance Languages, Science Education, Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies, Speech Studies |
| Habilitation | Arts and Humanities |
University of Passau alumni
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Juli Zeh
- Enrolled in the University of Passau
- Studied jurisprudence
- Occupations
- juristscience fiction writerwriteressayist
- Biography
-
Juli Zeh is a German writer and former judge. She is known for novels such as The Method (2009), Unterleuten (2016) and About People (2021).
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Andreas Scheuer
- Enrolled in the University of Passau
- Studied in 2001
- Occupations
- ministerpolitician
- Biography
-
Andreas Franz Scheuer is a German politician of the Christian Social Union (CSU) party. From 2018 to 2021, he was Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure in the Cabinet Merkel IV. From 2013 to 2018, he was Secretary General of the CSU. From 2009 to 2013, he was Parliamentary Secretary of State in the former Federal Ministry for Transport, Building and Urban Development in the Cabinet Merkel II. He has been a member of the German Bundestag since 2002. In 2016, he was also elected district chairman of CSU Lower Bavaria.
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Corinna Miazga
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Corinna Miazga was a German politician. Representing Alternative for Germany (AfD), Miazga served as a member of the Bundestag from the state of Bavaria from 2017 until her death in 2023.
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Otto Sonnenholzner
- Enrolled in the University of Passau
- In 2004 studied economics
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teachereconomistmedia proprietorjournalist
- Biography
-
Otto Ramón Sonnenholzner Sper is an Ecuadorian radio broadcaster, politician, and economist who served as the 50th Vice President of Ecuador from December 2018 to July 2020. He was a candidate for President of Ecuador in the 2023 general election.
University of Passau faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Catholic Theology, Cultural Studies, Government, History, Linguistics, Media Studies, Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Administration and Economics | Accountancy, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Taxation |
| Faculty : Computer Science and Mathematics | Computer Science, Data Processing, Mathematics |
| Faculty : Law | European Union Law, Law |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIPASSAU Universität Passau |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Colors | orange, gray |
Location and contacts
| Address | Innstrasse 41 Passau, Bayern, 94032 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 53,000 |