Business Administration (M.Sc.) at University of Passau
Passau · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026
Short answer
To apply for Business Administration at University of Passau, you need IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE 59 and a grade of 2.7 or better on the German scale. International applicants apply for the winter semester 1 April to 30 June and for the summer semester 1 November to 15 January. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution. Applications go through uni-assist.
What are the entry requirements for Business Administration at University of Passau?
English test minimum
English level: CEFR B2
Winter semester (international applicants)
Summer semester (international applicants)
Tuition
Admission type
There is no fixed cap on places: applicants who meet all the entry requirements are admitted.
Minimum grade
On the German scale, where 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is a pass.
How to apply
uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.
Scholarships
Is University of Passau a good university? Type, ranking and location
- Type
- Public university
- Founded
- 1973
- Students
- About 11,846 (2021)
- Location
- Passau (city of about 54,000 people)
University of Passau is a public university in Passau, founded in 1973.
Research universities put more weight on theory and research; a Master’s here is also the usual route if you might want a PhD later. As a public university it is funded by the state.
University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass.
How does it compare with other Business, Management & Finance Master's?
Against English-taught Business, Management & Finance programmes in our database.
| This programme | Compared with other Business, Management & Finance programmes |
|---|---|
| IELTS 5.5 | 76% of 378 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 2% for a lower one. |
| TOEFL iBT 72 | 76% of 280 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 5% for a lower one. |
| Winter deadline (1 April to 30 June) | Later than 67% of 199 programmes, so it stays open after many others have closed. |
| No tuition fee | 47% of 333 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free. |
Your plan as an Indian applicant
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Get your English score
You need at least IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE 59 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (1 April to 30 June), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.
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Check your degree and grade
The programme asks for 2.7 or better on the German scale (1.0 is best). German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Business, Management & Finance. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.
- 3
Get your APS certificate (and check the dMAT)
Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to University of Passau. A new admission test, the dMAT, is being introduced for some Indian applicants; check whether it applies to your degree and intake.
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Prepare your application documents
A statement of purpose that explains why Business Administration at University of Passau fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.
- 5
Apply before the deadline
Winter intake: apply 1 April to 30 June. Summer intake: apply 1 November to 15 January. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.
- 6
Plan the money
To study in Passau you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.
- 7
Visa and moving to Passau
Once University of Passau sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Passau, a city of about 54,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.
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Start learning German now
Business Administration is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.
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University of Passau has 12 English-taught Master's programmes in our database.
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Frequently asked questions
Is University of Passau a public or private university?
University of Passau is a public university. It is funded by the state.
What English score do I need for Business Administration at University of Passau?
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE 59 (CEFR B2). That is lower than most Business, Management & Finance programmes: 76% ask for more and 2% for less.
When is the application deadline for Business Administration at University of Passau?
For the winter semester, international applicants apply 1 April to 30 June. For the summer semester, they apply 1 November to 15 January.
Does Business Administration at University of Passau charge tuition fees?
No. University of Passau lists no tuition fee for Business Administration; you pay only the semester contribution.
Where this information comes from
Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.