Application Deadlines

	ERASMUS Students (from European Partners)	EXCHANGE Students (from Non- European Partners)
Exchange Period starting in Fall Semester	May 15	March 31
Exchange Period starting in Spring Semester	November 15	September 30
Clinical Elective/Hospital Rotation starting in September	May 15	March 31
Clinical Elective/Hospital Rotation starting in January	September 15	July 31
Clinical Elective/Hospital Rotation starting in March	November 15	September 30
Clinical Elective/Hospital Rotation starting in May	January 15	November 30
Individual Periods (Final Thesis/Project Work)	At least 3 full months in advance	At least 6 full months in advance

Clinical Electives / Hospital Rotations / Individual Periods

Clinical electives/hospital rotations / individual periods can be arranged outside the semester rhythm. Applicants can choose one of the following options:

	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
2 Months	January - February
3 Months	January - March	March - May	May - July
4 Months	January - April	May - August
6 Months	March - August	September - February

Semester Periods

The academic year runs over two semesters:

Semester 1 (Fall: Winter Semester):

October 1 - March 31

Semester 2 (Spring: Summer Semester):

April 1 - September 30

Orientation periods run from:

September - October
March - April

The actual lecture periods (class sessions) usually run from

Mid-October - Mid-February
Mid-April - Mid-July

The actual dates for orientation and lecture periods vary from year to year!

Fall / Winter Semester 2012/13

Arrival Days	September 4 - 9, 2012
Orientation Period	September 10 - October 7, 2012
Late Arrivals	October 8 - 12, 2012
ESE/FUESE Week	October 8 - 12, 2012
Beginning of Classes	October 15, 2012
End of Classes	February 15, 2012

Spring / Summer Semester 2013

Arrival Days	March 5 - 10, 2013
Orientation Period	March 11 - April 14
Late Arrivals	April 8 - 14, 2013
Beginning of Classes	April 15, 2013
End of Classes	July 20, 2013

Fall / Winter Semester 2013/14

Arrival Days	September 4 - 8, 2013
Orientation Period	September 9 - October 13, 2013
Late Arrivals	October 7 - 13, 2012
ESE/FUESE Week	October 7 - 11, 2013
Beginning of Classes	October 14, 2013
End of Classes	February 15, 2012

Arrival Days

It is not possible to move into your room before the designated "Arrival Days", because the International Office has to make a number of arrangements for a big group of students (obtaining keys for student residence rooms, appointing tutors, etc.) Students who arrive earlier have to stay at a hotel or at the youth hostel at their own expense.

Orientation Period

The orientation period always starts with a placement test for the intensive German language course. Students wishing to participate in this course must arrive in time for the placement test.

Late Arrivals

Students who do not participate in the orientation / intensive language course, may arrive late.

ESE/FUESE Week

ESE = Erstsemestereinführung
FUESE = Fächerübergreifende Erstsemestereinführung

An orientation week organized by German students for all students (German & international) who are new to Ulm University. Participation is voluntary, but highly recommended. Great opportunity to meet other German students.

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Exam Period

There is no official exam period at Ulm University. Exams are scheduled individually for each course by the instructors. Sometimes, exams are held during the last week of classes, but often in the following semester break, occasionally even as late as the beginning of the next semester.