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 | 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.
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.
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.
More InformationExam 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.
