Passau

9,952
Students
1,838
International Students
760
Scientific staff
145
Professors

The research activities of the University of Passau are aligned with the established research areas of Digital Platforms, Cybersecurity and Data Protection, Resilient Democracies, and AI and Language. Emerging research areas are Sustainable Transformation, Integrated Health, and European Identies.

Doctoral Research

The Graduate Centre fosters a culture of cooperation and interdisciplinarity in Passau's doctoral education and provides an overview of essential information on the subject of doctoral study.

Postdoctoral Research

International networks and interdisciplinarity are hallmarks of the University of Passau. On the following page you will find key information about the postdoctoral stage and the Habilitation qualification.

Professorships

Equal opportunities in appointment procedures, family-friendliness and strong support for newly appointed professors, for example through dual-career services, are particularly important to the University of Passau. Visit our vacancies page for advertised professorships, including those with tenure track:

International Guests

The Welcome Centre supports international researchers before, during and after their stay at the University of Passau, e.g. looking for accommodation and going through the formalities.

The Passau International Centre for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies (PICAIS) offers research stays for internationally renowned scholars and supports academic events that foster collaboration and networking.

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