Ulm University

Ulm University

Ulm University is a modern, progressive public university located in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg in southern Germany. This highly ranked university is a top 150 Times Higher Education (THE) global university, and in terms of young universities, it is ranked 8th in the world by THE. Key specialisms include medicine, engineering, accounting, and life sciences. The university has an innovative approach to both research and teaching.

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Ulm University in numbers

1967
Founding Year
10,000
Students
60
Study programs
4
Faculties

Founded as a reform university in 1967, Ulm is one of the youngest universities in south Germany. It is home to approximately 10,000 students, and there are four faculties offering a total of 60 study programs.

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Specialisms at this university include science, medicine, economics, mathematics, and computing. As a reform university, it remains dedicated to an interdisciplinary approach, which underpins both the teaching and research at Ulm. Courses are delivered from across four faculties; Natural Science, Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics & Economics and Medical. Ulm University offers a number of science and technology master's courses in English and is dedicated to nurturing and supporting international students.

At Ulm, 13.5% of bachelor's/master's students and 22% of doctorate students are international. Ulm is a campus university located in a large green space outside of the city. The main campus buildings, the adjoining university hospitals, and a number of public and commercial research and development centers are collectively referred to as Science Park.

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Explore Ulm University English-taught master's programs

  • Advanced Materials
  • Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Cognitive Systems
  • Communication and Information Technology
  • Energy Science and Technology
  • Finance
  • Molecular and Translational Neuroscience
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Physics

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Health insurance cover is mandatory by law for all residents in Germany, including international students.

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  • Discounted rate for university students aged under 30
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