Semester opening

Monday, 13 April 2026

Start at 9:00 a.m.

Greeting from the President

Dear students!
We are delighted to welcome you to Ulm University!

By deciding to study at Ulm University, you have chosen one of the best universities in Germany, located in an innovative and dynamic city. I congratulate you on this.
The students of Ulm University rate their university as one of the top universities in Germany; 2025 it ranked 7th in the StudyCheck ranking. One more reason to look forward to starting your studies with optimism.
Our degree programs offer you a modern and future-oriented education that is at the cutting edge.
We have enshrined our commitment to innovative teaching and the best possible education in our "Teaching Mission Statement".
Our graduates are highly respected in the professional world and have excellent career opportunities. With us, you, dear students, are valued members of our community. We cultivate a personal and respectful relationship with one another on our campus. Your personal development is important to us. Therefore, please do not hesitate to contact your lecturers, the Central Student Advisory Service or the Course Advisory Services if you have any questions.

I wish you a good start and much success and enjoyment with your studies!
Sincerely
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Weber
President

Your start at Ulm University
 

At the semester opening you can get to know Ulm University before the start of lectures.

The subject introductions will give you all the important information you need to start your degree programme and numerous institutions and university groups will be represented at the info market.

In addition, the School of Humanities and the International Office offer various events to help you get started with your studies.

Studierende stehen nebeneinander in einer Gruppe und lächeln in die Kamera

Subject Introductions – Master

Banner in den Farben rot, grün, blau, orange

Monday, 13.04.

 

Master's degree programmesTimeRoom
Computer Science, Media Informatics, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence10:00 a.m.O27 lecture room 20
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Communications and Computer Engineering10:00 a.m.Uni West seminar room 45.2.102
Biomedical Engineering11:00 a.m.Uni West seminar room 45.2.102
Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)12:00 p.m.Helmholtzstraße 22 seminar room 1.42
Mathematics, Mathematics and Management, Mathematical Biometry1:00 p.m.Helmholtzstraße 18 lecture room 220
Management and Economics12:00 p.m.O25 lecture room 7
Chemistry, Chemistry and Management (in German)8:30 a.m.N24 lecture room 16
Industrial Biotechnology9:00 a.m.N25 lecture room 9
Biochemistry1:00 p.m.M24 lecture room 10
Physics, Physics and Management2:00 p.m.O25 room 306

Further dates
 

DateMaster's degree programmesTimeRoom
Wednesday, 08.04.Biophysics1:00 p.m.N24 seminar room 227
Wednesday, 08.04.Quantum Engineering2:30 p.m.N24 seminar room 227
Thursday, 09.04.Chemistry (in English)11:00 a.m.N25 seminar room 2103
Thursday, 09.04.Chemical Engineering1:00 p.m.N25 seminar room 2103
Tuesday, 14.04.Management Information Systems5:30 p.m.N27 multimedia room 2059

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Info market in the forum

Forum Uni Süd

The info market provides an overview of the various facilities, support services and leisure activities available at Ulm University.

We are happy to get in touch

  • Zentrale Studienberatung (Central Student Advisory Service)
  • Studierendenwerk (student services)
  • International Office
  • Communication and Information Centre (kiz)
  • School of Humanities
  • Career Service
  • Uni Shop

and various university groups

1:00 p.m.: Introduction – School of Humanities

N24 lecture room 15

Introduction to the programmes offered by the School of Humanities: Humboldt Centre Additive Key Qualifications Language Centre

The event is open to all interested students.

Friday, 09.04.: Welcome Day for Internationals

N25 lecture room 8

The International Office welcomes all internationals and all students of English-taught Master's degree programmes.
At the Welcome Day, you will get to know Ulm University and other new students and receive helpful information about your stay in Ulm.

Please note: This event is only for students who could not attend the Welcome Day on 09.03.2026.

Welcome Day & other events organised by the IO

Info on studying at Ulm University


Everything you need to know about events, counselling, support options and everyday student life, even before you start your studies

Studying at Ulm University