International Student Support Initiatives

We're here to help!

Studying in a foreign city and a foreign country is not easy by any measure. The good news: You are not alone--we are here to help and support international students at Ulm University! On this page, you will find a number of helpful resources including information about events and programs you can take part in. If you are just starting your studies, please consider joining our Welcome Events to meet other international students and start your studies off on the right foot! Looking for some tips on living and studying in Germany? A great place to start is our Welcome to Ulm website!

What's going on?

Welcome Events Get your studies off to a good start!

Buddy Program Be matched with an experienced Uni Ulm student!

ASSIST Get to know the region with German senior consultants!

FIT4U Participate in workshops and courses designed to prepare you for employment!

Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

13. February

BUDDY -- Dokumentationszentrum Oberer Kuhberg

Time: Thursday, 5 pm
Location :Dokumentationszentrum Oberer Kuhberg, Am Hochsträß 1,

Past Events

WiSe2024/25: BUDDY -- Christmas Market

In December, together with the Buddy participants we went to the Christmas Market in Ulm. We drank punch and Glühwein. Due to the great interest of the students, we talked about the Christian tradiotions surrounding Christmas and we visited the Ulmer Münster.

WiSe2024/25: Language Café

In November, we organised a language café as part of the International Week. Here, around 30 students got to know each other and created a map of their home countries. At the event, sponsored by the Studierendenwerk, there were snacks and drinks and one could meet new people using various conversation starters.

WiSe2024/25: BUDDY -- Tour of the Botanical Gardens

In November, we received an interesting tour through the greenhouses of the Botanical Gardens at Ulm University. We got to hear fascinating facts about different tropical spice plants that are typical for Christmas Time.

WiSe2024/25: BUDDY -- Kick-Off Event

In October, the winter semester started with the Buddy Kick-Off. With informational slides, games, snacks and drinks the students had the opportunity to get to know each other better. We are delighted to have many participants!

WiSe2024/25: Welcome Days for International Students

For our new international students, we held two Welcome Days in the beginning of October. Here, the students had the opportunity to hear informational presentations, attend a library tour and take part in a fun Campus Rallye.

SoSe2024: BUDDY -- Strawberry Picking

In July, we went to a strawberry field together and picked our very own strawberries. With sunshine and great company, this was the perfect end to this summer semester!

SoSe2024: BUDDY -- Tour of the Fort of Ulm

In June, we got to visit a part of the Fort of Ulm near Uni West and got to hear many interesting facts about the building and its historic context.

SoSe2024: BUDDY -- Tour of the Botanical Gardens

In May, we visited the Botanical Gardens at Ulm University and heard many interesting facts about the apothecary garden, the day lilies and the fern valley.