Universität Ulm
About
Universität Ulm offers medicine, engineering, computer science, and natural sciences for €3,000/year — well below Germany's private-university fees of €10,000–20,000 — with an IELTS 6.5 entry bar. Baden-Württemberg's industrial base, including Bosch and Daimler, gives real internship pathways, and graduates get Germany's 18-month job-seeker visa.
Ulm is in Baden-Württemberg, a smaller city with strong healthcare and tech sectors. Student life is quieter than Munich or Stuttgart, but the proximity to engineering hubs and medical clusters means serious internship density for students of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
Application deadlines
- WiSeJul 15
Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Jun 1 – Jul 15. Upload documents ~6 weeks before deadline. Late/incomplete applications not accepted.
- SoSeunknown
No international SoSe intake confirmed on official pages — likely no international bachelor intake in SoSe. Verify directly: studium@uni-ulm.de (contact: Bettina Pfuderer).
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Universität Ulm as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Universität Ulm is €3000 per year. Living costs in Ulm are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Universität Ulm?
English-taught programmes at Universität Ulm typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Universität Ulm offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Universität Ulm located?
Universität Ulm is in Ulm, Germany. Helmholtzstraße 16, 89081 Ulm
What can you study at Universität Ulm?
Fields offered include: Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Ulm. 9 residences in Ulm + Biberach + Schwäbisch Gmünd. All utilities included. Cheapest: Schwäbisch Gmünd Neissestraße €297/mo. Most expensive: Gutenbergstraße large apartment €502/mo. Average ~€376/mo. Deposit €600.
- Studierendenwerk Ulm · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Public university with €3,000/year non-EU tuition — significantly lower than private German alternatives charging €10,000–20,000.
- Covers high-demand fields: medicine, engineering, computer science, and natural sciences — strong match for CIS students targeting science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers.
- An EU degree opens Schengen mobility and an 18-month German post-study job-seeker visa for graduates.
- Students may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year legally, helping offset living costs.
- Baden-Württemberg hosts global industrial companies like Bosch and Daimler, creating real internship pathways in engineering and tech.
- IELTS 6.5 entry threshold is attainable for well-prepared CIS applicants without requiring near-native proficiency.
What to check
- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an extra €1,500 per semester — this adds €3,000/year on top of the stated tuition.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto), around €11,904 for 2024-25, before a student visa is issued.
- Most bachelor programmes at German public universities are taught in German; daily life in Ulm also demands solid German skills.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised university-entrance certificate typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) first.
- Ulm is a mid-sized city with a limited local job market; students seeking part-time work or internships may need to look to Stuttgart or Munich.
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