Studying in Passau takes place in a city where three rivers meet, and the University of Passau is the central place of higher education. For student housing the data situation is unusually good: the student services organisation (Studierendenwerk) Niederbayern/Oberpfalz publishes a flyer with warm rents per residence, status January 2026. This guide links these rents with the semester fee of the university.
Short answer: The University of Passau gives a semester fee of 134 euros for summer semester 2027, of which 87 euros go to the student services organisation and 47 euros to the semester ticket in the CampusCard. For winter semester 2026/27 the page gives no amount. According to the flyer (status January 2026), student dormitories cost 234 to 508 euros per month warm; in the renovated residence the rent is 353 to 463 euros. Stand: October 2026.
Key points at a glance
- The semester fee for summer semester 2027 is 134 euros according to the university. The page was last changed on 23 October 2026 according to its metadata and gives no amount for winter semester 2026/27.
- Of this, 87 euros go to the student services organisation and 47 euros to the semester ticket in the CampusCard, which includes city buses.
- Dormitory rents are warm rents including a service charge flat rate (Betriebskostenpauschale) for electricity, water, heating, waste and internet. According to the flyer, the deposit is 350 euros.
- The four residences of the student services organisation in Passau are Bräugasse, Maierhofstraße, Donau-Schwaben-Straße and Leonhard-Paminger-Straße.
- Health and long-term care insurance costs students without children aged 23 or older roughly 148 euros per month (assumption).
What is included in the semester fee at the University of Passau?
The University of Passau itemises its fee. The page names summer semester 2027 as the reference semester. It contains neither re-enrolment deadlines nor amounts for winter semester 2026/27; instead it refers to a separate re-enrolment page. The student services organisation Niederbayern/Oberpfalz lists the statutes on the basic fee and the semester ticket for Passau in its overview, but we have not extracted the amounts from there.
| Item | Amount | Information from the university |
|---|---|---|
| Student services contribution | 87 euros | Summer semester 2027 |
| Semester ticket in the CampusCard | 47 euros | Summer semester 2027 |
| Total fee | 134 euros | Summer semester 2027 |
Calculation example (assumption: the amount applies unchanged in winter semester 2026/27): two semesters make 268 euros in the academic year, which is about 22 euros per month. For comparison, the University of Regensburg charges 208 euros for winter semester 2026/27, a higher figure because the ticket there costs 126 euros. The amounts come from separate statutes and are not directly comparable. The guide Studying in Regensburg covers that city.
What do the dormitories in Passau cost?
The student services organisation Niederbayern/Oberpfalz lists a rent range per residence in its Passau flyer (February 2026, rent status 01/2026). These are warm rents per month. The flyer breaks down rents by room type only for the renovated residence.
| Residence | Places | Rent per month (warm) |
|---|---|---|
| Bräugasse, old town location on the Danube quay | 95 | 260 to 508 euros |
| Maierhofstraße, quiet residential area | 20 | 234 to 289 euros |
| Donau-Schwaben-Straße and Leonhard-Paminger-Straße | 245 | 261 to 339 euros |
| Renovated and extended residence, type 1 (own bathroom, shared kitchen) | 348 | 353 to 398 euros |
| Renovated and extended residence, type 2 (accessible) | 8 | 442 to 463 euros |
The renovated residence is assigned to a street only through a code in the flyer, so we give it without a street name. Calculation example (assumption: a room at 300 euros warm, the semester fee of 134 euros spread over six months at about 22 euros, and health and long-term care insurance at 148 euros): together about 470 euros per month, before food and study materials.
For the private rental market we do not state a rent without a source. Procedures, portals and costs are explained in our guide Affordable student housing: strategy, portals and costs.
How does health insurance work for students in Passau?
The rules for statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) are the same across Germany; the additional contribution (Zusatzbeitrag) depends on your health insurer (Krankenkasse). Anyone who is childless and 23 or older pays the surcharge in long-term care insurance (Pflegeversicherung). The overview calculates with the average value.
| Part | Per month | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance without additional contribution | 87.38 euros | 855 euros times 10.22 percent |
| Additional contribution, average (assumption) | 24.80 euros | 855 euros times 2.9 percent |
| Long-term care insurance with childless surcharge | 35.91 euros | 855 euros times 4.2 percent |
| Total (assumption) | 148.09 euros | childless, age 23 and over |
A health insurer with a higher or lower additional contribution shifts the total accordingly. Family insurance or existing private cover change the picture fundamentally, so it is worth checking your individual situation.
How do you get around Passau and the surrounding area?
According to the university, the semester ticket in the CampusCard is shown as part of the fee. For trips into the surrounding area it is also worth looking at offers for students. An overview of tickets during your studies is in our guide Semester Ticket and Germany Ticket: Student Travel Costs.
Which university shapes Passau?
The University of Passau is the central university of the city and is considered manageable, which eases everyday life for many students. Study programmes, semester fees and tickets depend on the location of each university. Check the details directly with the university before you enrol.
What support is realistic in Passau?
The rates of the federal student financial aid scheme BAföG (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz) are the same across Germany. What matters is your personal need, not the place of study. The amounts below have applied since 1 August 2024; the income allowance applies in 2026.
| Component | Amount per month | Valid since |
|---|---|---|
| Basic needs allowance (Grundbedarf) | 475 euros | 1 August 2024 |
| Housing allowance for students living away from home (Wohnpauschale) | 380 euros | 1 August 2024 |
| Maximum rate up to age 24, living away from home | 855 euros | 1 August 2024 |
| Income allowance for your own earnings (Freibetrag) | 389 euros | 2026 |
The BAföG reform is in the legislative process and no result has been reached yet. Check the current position with the responsible office before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the semester fee in Passau for winter semester 2026/27?
The university’s page does not give a figure for that. It gives 134 euros for summer semester 2027. For the winter semester, check the re-enrolment page of the university and the statutes of the student services organisation Niederbayern/Oberpfalz.
Is the semester ticket in Passau mandatory?
According to the university, the ticket in the CampusCard is shown in the fee at 47 euros. Whether an exemption is possible is governed by the regulations. The student services organisation publishes the statute on the Passau semester ticket on its website.
How high is the deposit for a dormitory room?
According to the flyer of the student services organisation (status February 2026), the interest-free deposit is currently 350 euros.
Is a side job worthwhile while studying in Passau?
A mini-job (Minijob) is possible in 2026 up to 603 euros per month, and the minimum wage (Mindestlohn) is 13.90 euros gross per hour. For BAföG, earnings above the income allowance of 389 euros per month are counted. Work out in advance what you will actually keep.
Do I have to choose my health insurer myself?
As a student you usually choose a statutory health insurer. Private cover is subject to special conditions. An overview is provided by our guide PKV or GKV as a Student: Which Option Fits Your Situation.
What to do now
- Open the re-enrolment page of the University of Passau and note the amount and deadline for your semester.
- Apply to the student services organisation Niederbayern/Oberpfalz for a dormitory place and keep alternatives in the surrounding area in mind.
- Clarify your health insurance and the additional contribution of your health insurer.
- Check your BAföG entitlement against the current rates and allowances.
Related
- Studying in Regensburg: Costs, Housing, Health Insurance and Tips
- Studying in Erlangen: Costs, Housing, Health Insurance and Tips
- BAföG application: deadlines, documents and steps (in German)
- Cheap Travel as a Student: Tips for a Small Budget
- Budget Planning for Students: A Monthly Plan in 3 Steps
Sources: University of Passau, semester fee (metadata 23 October 2026, accessed October 2026); Student services organisation Niederbayern/Oberpfalz, housing flyer Passau (February 2026, rent status 01/2026); Student services organisation Niederbayern/Oberpfalz, semester fee and tickets (accessed October 2026); GKV-Spitzenverband, fact sheet on calculation figures 2026 (as of 1 January 2026); German Student Services Organisation, BAföG rates (valid since 1 August 2024).
Stand: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
