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 Programme 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

Past Events

SoSe2026: BUDDY -- Board games and Potluck

In June, we held a very relaxed event for which each student brought some snacks. We sat together, played card and board games and shared the snacks. The nice atmosphere and good company made the event into a nice afternoon.

SoSe2026: Summer Get Together

At the bi-yearly Get Together for internationals, students from all faculties got the chance to meet and connect with other students as well as faculty staff and professors. After a few welcoming word from our new head of the International Affairs Division, Dr Jennifer Gronau, people got the chance to mingle, eat the amazing dinner prepared by the Studierendenwerk, and had the chance to participate in a raffle and a game of wheel of fortune. Overall, the event was a huge success, and we would like to thank everyone who participated!

SoSe2026: BUDDY -- Botanical Gardens

In May, we had the chance to take a tour of the Botanical Gardens at Ulm University. From the apothecary gardens all the way to the rose gardens on the other side of the area, we saw many plants and learned a lot of interesting things about nature.

SoSe2026: BUDDY -- Mosaic Workshop

In May, we were once again welcomed at the VH Ulm. This time, we could show our creative sides with a workshop on mosaic patterns.

SoSe2026: BUDDY -- Kick-Off Event

In the first week of the semester, we had the opportunity to welcome many new faces to the Buddy Programme. With snacks, drinks and games, we all had the chance to get to know each other better.

SoSe2026: Welcome Events for International Students

In April, we had the pleasure to welcome many new international students at Uni Ulm. Our Welcome Days included an informational talk, a library tour and a campus rally. The events were a huge success and we are very happy that so many students attended!

WiSe2025/26: BUDDY -- Bread in Art, Culture, and Every Day Life

In February we had the chance to enjoy a tour through parts of the Museum Bread&Art. We learned many interesting things and following the tour, we were treated to non-alcoholic cocktails. With this event we are finishing our Buddy Programme semester and would like to thank everyone who partook in the programme this semester!

WiSe2025/26: BUDDY -- Botanical Gardens "At Night in the Jungle"

In January, we once again had the chance to participate in a tour of the Botanical Gardens. After sunset, we explored the tropical parts of the greenhouses in the dark, learned a lot about new plants and even saw some frogs.

WiSe2025/26: BUDDY -- Baking Christmas Cookies

In December, we had the chance to bake christmas cookies with the Museum Brot&Kunst. Different techniques for modelling cookies were shown and then tried out by us and our students.

WiSe2025/26: BUDDY -- Clay Workshop

In late November and early December, we had the chance to participate in two clay workshops in cooperation with the VH Ulm. For many of our students it was the first time modelling clay and everyone had a lot of fun.

WiSe2025/26: Fall Get Together

In November, we had a fall get together with a lot of international and German students and had the chance to also welcome some professors. We had an amazing afternoon and thank everyone for attending!

WiSe2025/26: BUDDY -- Pumpkin Carving

Just in time for Halloween, we took a trip to Albgärtle in Lonsee. There, we had a lovely afternoon with pumpkin soup and pumpkin carving. Our students had a great time:

"It was my first time carving a pumpkin and tasting pumpkin soup, and I had an amazing time. I'd like to give special thanks to the wonderful couple at Albgärtle who greeted us so warmly and made the delicious pumpkin soup for us. It was great to spend the evening with other students, and I really appreciate the effort the entire Buddy Team put into giving us international students a taste of Halloween culture and cuisine."

WiSe2025/26: BUDDY -- Kick-Off Event

In the first week of the semester, we had the opportunity to welcome many new faces to the Buddy Programme. With snacks, drinks and games, we all had the chance to get to know each other better.

WiSe2025/26: Welcome Days for international students

In October, we had the pleasure to welcome many new international students at Uni Ulm. Our Welcome Days included an informational talk, an info fair, library tours and a campus rally. The events were a huge success and we are very happy that so many students attended!