Ulm University
Ulm University was founded in 1967. An attractive and seminal course catalogue, high standard of education, internationality, interdisciplinarity and top-level innovative research have become trademarks of Ulm University.
Ulm University is being funded in battery research by the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments.
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Baden-Württemberg |
|---|---|
| City | Ulm |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Students | ≈ 10,747 |
| Programmes | 13 programmes · 5 bachelor's, 6 master's, 6 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€1,500 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students€1,500 Semester contribution€192
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €192 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.05 |
| Campuses | Uni Ulm Campus |
| Studienkolleg | Studienkolleg Heidelberg |
About the university
Over 10,000 students receive thorough education and support in 4 faculties. The Faculties of Medicine, Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Economics and Engineering, Computer Sciences and Psychology offer more than 60 study programmes, some of them taught in English. Internationally, Ulm University stands out with its particularly comprehensive support for international students.
Continuing academic education offers qualifications for working professionals. Modularised master’s programmes teach specialised skills as well as management know how, research expertise and leadership skills. Their didactic concept is based on actual results from teaching and learning research.
Ulm University is a green campus university and belongs to a dynamic region with a strong economy. The University is an important driving force behind the Science City of Ulm and partner in numerous cooperations with industry, economy and other institutions on a regional, national and international level.
Ulm University dedicates itself to 12 strategic research topics, most of which are interdisciplinary. Important research fields are the life sciences and medicine, bio-, nano- and energy materials, financial services and their mathematical methods as well as information, communication and quantum technologies.
The Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2017 rated Ulm University best German university under 50 years and among the top 10 worldwide.
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Studienkolleg
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. The colleges listed here are this university's partners.
Programmes
All 13 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.05. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €1,500 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students | €1,500 |
| Semester contribution | €192 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Ulm: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
Questions about Ulm University
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Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.