International
- 1:
News, Dates & Events. - 2: Wege ins Ausland.
- 3: International Degree Students.
- 4: ERASMUS/EXCHANGE Students.
- 4.1:
ERASMUS Partner Institutions. - 4.2: EXCHANGE Partner Institutions.
- 4.3: Why Choose Ulm?.
- 4.4: Dates & Deadlines.
- 4.5: Fees & Costs.
- 4.6: Language Issues.
- 4.7: Study Opportunities.
- 4.8: Housing.
- 4.9: Orientation Period.
- 4.10: Application Information.
- 4.11: Accepted Students - Before Coming to Ulm.
- 4.12: After Arrival in Ulm.
- 4.13: Leaving Ulm.
- 4.14: International Summer Program.
- 4.1:
- 5: PhD/Doctorate, (Junior) Scientists.
- 6: Visiting Students (Free Mover).
- 7: German University in Cairo.
- 8: Welcome to Ulm.
- 9: International Office Team.
Teaching Language
In general, the language of instruction is German. Most study programs offered at Ulm University are German-taught programs. However, there may be select courses taught in English even in German study programs. In addition, there are a number of Master programs taught in English.
Students wishing to do practical work in a hospital (clerkship/rotation) must have sufficient command of German. Students wishing to do a project or thesis in any of the other subject areas do not need to speak German, as long as they have sufficient command of English.
Language Requirements
- Students who wish to take classes taught in German
- Students who want to do practical work in a hospital (medical elective/clinical rotation)
Minimum level: B1 in German. Students who have only level A2 may apply, but they are required to participate in the 
Intensive German language Course prior to the beginning of their studies (September / March).
- Students who wish to take classes taught in English
- Students who want to do a project or thesis
Minimum level: B1 in English
Both, ERASMUS and other EXCHANGE students must submit a "Certificate of Language Proficiency" with their application.
EXCHANGE students (from exchange programs other than ERASMUS) whose native language is not English and who wish to take courses from English taught Master programs or do project work also need to submit TOEFL or IELTS results (TOEFL ibt - 88 minimum or IELTS - 6.5 minimum).
Language Levels
A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 are levels according to the 
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Courses from Master Programs
Please note: students who wish to take classes from a Master program should be Master level students by the time they start their studies at Ulm University , i.e. they should have
- formally completed a Bachelor degree or
- completet at least three years of undergraduate study or
- completed an equivalent of 180 ECTS
Intensive German Language Courses
Prior to the beginning of each semester the International Office organizes a month-long orientation period, which also includes a three-week Intensive German Language Course. Three groups/levels are offered regularly:
- I: Absolute Beginners
- II: Elementary German
- III: Intermediate German
A separate course in "Advanced German" can only be offered, if enough students sign up for the intensive German language course.
After successful completion of the course, students will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate for "Intensive German Language". If students sign up for additional culture modules, they will receive a total of 4 ECTS credits and a certificate for "Intensive German Language & Culture".
Language Courses during the Semester
The Zentrum für Sprachen und Philologie (ZSP) offers courses in many languages every semester, including a significant number of German courses. Courses meet 2 hours/week and they are worth 3 ECTS credits.
Courses in GermanDeutsch-Uni Online (DUO)
With Deutsch-Uni Online (DUO) you can learn German on the internet. You are a student or a researcher or you simply want to brush up your German? By taking onlince courses with DUO you can practice and improve your German, learn a lot about Germany and even get subject-specific language training. This is an ideal way to prepare for your study abroad period in Germany.