Since opening its doors to the public in 1978, the University of Passau has developed into a first address in German academia. The University regularly attains top positions in academic rankings, e.g. in Law, Business and Economics, Computer Science, Communication Studies, Political Science and Cultural Studies. Some 11,000 students and doctoral researchers from more than eighty countries are enrolled at the University of Passau. Our faculties award degrees at Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral level respectively. Our teaching degree courses and the law course conclude with state examinations. Students benefit from studying in small learning groups and an excellent campus infrastructure. The Centre for Key Skills offers supplementary courses to students enrolled at the University, enabling them to develop valuable transferable skills and giving them a competitive edge on the labour market. Representative national surveys regularly attest to the high levels of student satisfaction. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers, as they are not only equipped with technical knowledge needed to embark on their careers; they are highly motivated individuals who demonstrate great initiative by seeking additional qualifications or practical skills. Many are active in theatre, music, photography, film, radio and other cultural activities in their spare time, e.g. by getting involved in one of our many cultural student societies. Internationality has always been one of our defining characteristics: our faculties maintain a closeknit network of cooperation with worldwide academic and Research partners. We have active alumni sections throughout the world, including Brussels, Buenos Aires, London, Moscow, San Francisco, Shanghai and Singapore. Part of the reason why our alumni are so successful on a global basis is that we provide them with the best pre-requisites for an international career: all degree courses offer an international outlo...