Frequently Asked Questions

The city of Ulm may be small, but it’s beautiful, vibrant, and full of charm. Whether you’re meeting friends at one of the many cozy cafés, lively pubs, or picturesque parks, there’s always something to enjoy. Events like “Nabada” (a lively carnival on the river) or the International Danube Festival, featuring delicious food, unique crafts, and captivating music, invite you to experience the city’s lively spirit. With its medieval alleys and lush green spaces, Ulm offers the perfect blend of history and modern life. More information can be found here.

Ulm is well-connected by train, bus, and car. If you are traveling from abroad, the closest international airports are Munich (MUC) and Stuttgart (STR). From these airports, you can take a train directly to Ulm. The train ride from Munich Airport takes about 2 hours, and from Stuttgart Airport, it takes about 1 hour. Ulm's central train station (Hauptbahnhof) is conveniently located in the city center.

Other airports, such as Frankfurt (FRA) or Cologne Bonn (CGN), are also suitable, offering train connections to Ulm.

Long-distance buses also stop at Ulm’s bus terminal, close to the city center. Once in Ulm, public transportation and walking will easily get you around the city.

All admitted students will receive travel and orientation information in September, before the start of the program. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail.

Classes start in the middle of October, but we suggest to arrive in Ulm about two weeks earlier to organize housing, health insurance, registration, etc. If possible, you should arrive at Ulm between October 1 and October 5 between 9am and 4pm so that we can organize to meet you at the station.

You can get information about the details of visa application as they apply to your country from the German embassy in your country. If you need a visa, please apply immediately after receiving the admission letter. Be aware that the visa procedure will take several weeks.

Information about health insurance can be found here.  We help new students in taking out health insurance.

Most international students live in one of the student residences (dorms). We will help students find a room in one of the dorms.  General information about the dorms is available here.

See the section fees and financing.

The program is both quantitative and practical – it makes you stand out from the crowd. Alongside lectures, most modules include accompanying exercises where you can directly apply the concepts. Additionally, there are seminars and other hands-on courses that focus on practical work. In these, students often work empirically with data, perform analyses, and present their findings. We place a strong emphasis on the practical application of knowledge to prepare you for real-world challenges.

The program is a full-time course of study, meaning its workload is comparable to that of a regular job. However, students have the option to take academic leave for one semester to complete a study-related internship. Additionally, many of our students work as part-time student employees (Werkstudenten), often after completing an internship.

Finance students at Ulm University have excellent career prospects. Job postings are regularly available on institute websites, and the annual WiMa Congress provides a valuable platform to network with companies. Many students also work as student employees (Werkstudenten) for leading firms in finance or insurance, often remotely from cities like Munich, Stuttgart, or Frankfurt. Additionally, many courses are conducted in cooperation with companies, providing further opportunities to connect with potential employers.

Employers of MSc Finance graduates include: Bank of America, Allianz, KPMG, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, UniCredit, Bank of China, and many more.

The finance and insurance industries are internationally oriented, offering excellent job opportunities for MSc Finance graduates from Ulm University. Most large companies do not require German language skills, and for the few smaller firms that do, we offer German language courses to ensure this is not a barrier.

Our graduates have no difficulty finding employment in Germany or Europe after graduation and often leave the university with a job offer already secured.

Please send an e-mail to mscfinance(at)uni-ulm.de.