# Study in Biberach district, Baden-Württemberg

> Biberach is a rural district (Landkreis) in Baden-Württemberg with 207,415 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has 2 universities: Biberach University of Applied Sciences (Biberach an der Riß), SRH Distance Learning University (Riedlingen). Summers average 17.2 °C and winters 0.2 °C, with about 858 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Biberach is a rural district in Upper Swabia.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 207,415 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 1,409.52 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 2 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Biberach University of Applied Sciences, Biberach an der Riß (2 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €371/month — Monthly rent including all utilities for a furnished room in a shared flat at Wohnhaus Kapuzinerstraße, Biberach; the operator's undated listing, checked November 2026. This is a residence price, not a district-wide market average. | [source](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/wohnhaeuser/) |
| Mean temperature | 8.5 °C (summer 17.2 °C, winter 0.2 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 858 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,739 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Biberach district

Biberach district lies in Upper Swabia, with the Iller forming its eastern boundary with Bavaria. Biberach an der Riß is the district seat; Laupheim, Riedlingen, Ochsenhausen and Bad Buchau offer distinct alternatives to living in the main town ([district overview](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Biberach)).

This is a countryside setting with substantial industry: Boehringer Ingelheim conducts pharmaceutical research and biopharmaceutical production in Biberach, while Uhlmann makes pharmaceutical packaging systems in Laupheim ([Boehringer Ingelheim](https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/de/ueber-uns/wo-sie-uns-finden/standort-biberach), [Uhlmann](https://www.uhlmann.de/de/career/uhlmann-as-employer)). Away from work and study, the Federsee wetlands and Ochsenhausen monastery are two characteristic local destinations ([Bad Buchau](https://www.bad-buchau.de/gaeste-neu/de/natur/federsee-wackelwald-und-moorphaenomene/federseesteg), [Kloster Ochsenhausen](https://www.kloster-ochsenhausen.de/)).

- **Biberach an der Riß**: The district seat and the main location for campus-based student life at Hochschule Biberach ([district overview](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Biberach), [HBC](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/en/node/2629)).
- **Laupheim**: An industrial town with Uhlmann's pharmaceutical packaging business and opportunities for working students ([Uhlmann](https://www.uhlmann.de/de/career/uhlmann-as-employer)).
- **Riedlingen**: Its historic centre includes half-timbered buildings, towers and surviving sections of town wall ([Museum Riedlingen](https://www.museum-riedlingen.de/fuehrungen/)).
- **Ochsenhausen**: Known for its monastery complex, including a baroque church interior and historic observatory ([Kloster Ochsenhausen](https://www.kloster-ochsenhausen.de/)).
- **Bad Buchau**: The starting point for the Federseesteg boardwalk through the wetlands to the Federsee ([town visitor information](https://www.bad-buchau.de/gaeste-neu/de/natur/federsee-wackelwald-und-moorphaenomene/federseesteg)).

## Universities

Biberach University of Applied Sciences provides the district's campus-based university experience, with an International Office, German courses and activities for incoming students ([HBC](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/en/node/2629)). Riedlingen also hosts SRH Distance Learning University, whose online study model does not require moving there for everyday classes ([SRH](https://www.mobile-university.de/)). Nearby university options include Ulm, Neu-Ulm and Weingarten. For commuting, distinguish the train journey from the full journey to your campus: selected regional express services take roughly 25 minutes between Biberach station and Ulm Hauptbahnhof, but onward travel adds time ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_6918.pdf)). Consider the district if you prefer a smaller study setting and access to countryside; choose your address around your actual timetable.

- **Biberach University of Applied Sciences** (Biberach an der Riß) — 24 courses
- **SRH Distance Learning University** (Riedlingen) — 0 courses

## Housing

Start your search early: HBC says residence places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis ([HBC housing advice](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/studium/start2study/wohnen-und-freizeit-biberach)). Kapuzinerstraße offers furnished rooms in shared flats near the market square, giving students a concrete alternative to the private rental market ([Studierendenwerk Ulm](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/wohnhaeuser/)).

**How to find a place**

- Apply online for Kapuzinerstraße early; HBC says you do not need to attach your enrolment certificate when applying ([HBC housing advice](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/studium/start2study/wohnen-und-freizeit-biberach)).
- Check the Studierendenwerk's dedicated Biberach private-room list; its private accommodation matching service is free ([Studierendenwerk Ulm](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/kompakt/)).
- Search WG-Gesucht, Kleinanzeigen and ImmobilienScout24 for Biberach; HBC specifically recommends these portals to incoming students ([HBC exchange information](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/sites/default/files/medien/dokumente/2026_Exchange_Information_Sheet.pdf)).
- Ask HBC's International Office for accommodation guidance if you are an incoming international student ([HBC](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/en/node/2629)).
- Before accepting a village address, check weekday and evening journeys to your campus using DING's local bus and rail timetables ([DING](https://ding.eu/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen)).

**Student residences**

- [Wohnhaus Kapuzinerstraße](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/wohnhaeuser/) (Studierendenwerk Ulm): Furnished rooms in shared flats near Biberach's market square, with internet access and shared laundry facilities ([operator](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/wohnhaeuser/)).

## Cost of living

A useful starting budget item is the €371 monthly residence rent including utilities; the operator also lists a €600 deposit and a €20 contract-processing fee, checked November 2026 ([Studierendenwerk Ulm](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/wohnhaeuser/)). The standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 per month in 2026 ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket/)). For inexpensive leisure, Museum Biberach offers free Saturday admission ([museum](https://www.museum-biberach.de/Visit/Information/)). Add food, insurance, study charges and personal spending separately. A residence place makes housing costs predictable, but there is insufficient verified evidence here to promise that private renting or total living costs will be lower than in a larger city.

## Jobs & employers

Pharmaceuticals and engineering are particularly relevant sectors to investigate. Boehringer Ingelheim's Biberach site combines research, development and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, while Uhlmann in Laupheim offers working-student positions, internships and thesis projects ([Boehringer Ingelheim](https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/about-us/where-find-us/biberach-rd-center-and-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing), [Uhlmann](https://www.uhlmann.de/de/career/students)). Uhlmann currently advertises €16–18 per hour for working students on its general student careers page, checked November 2026; this is one employer's published range, not a local wage average ([Uhlmann](https://www.uhlmann.de/de/career/students)).

- Working-student support for operational tasks and projects at Uhlmann ([student careers](https://www.uhlmann.de/de/career/students)).
- Engineering, automation and computing internships at Uhlmann; these are practical-semester placements rather than casual evening jobs ([student careers](https://www.uhlmann.de/de/career/students)).
- Pharmaceutical research and degree-project placements at Boehringer Ingelheim's Biberach site ([site profile](https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/about-us/where-find-us/biberach-rd-center-and-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing)).

- **Boehringer Ingelheim** (Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology): Biberach houses pharmaceutical research and development alongside biopharmaceutical production ([official site profile](https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/de/ueber-uns/wo-sie-uns-finden/standort-biberach)).
- **Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH** (Construction machinery): Develops and manufactures tower cranes and mobile construction cranes in Biberach ([official site profile](https://www.liebherr.com/de-de/firmengruppe/standort/biberach-profil-3705412)).
- **Uhlmann Pac-Systeme** (Pharmaceutical packaging machinery): Laupheim-based packaging machinery business with working-student, internship and thesis opportunities ([employer profile](https://www.uhlmann.de/de/career/uhlmann-as-employer)).

## Getting around

DING publishes the district's local bus timetables and rail connections. Biberach and Laupheim lie on the Südbahn towards Ulm and Friedrichshafen; Riedlingen uses the separate Donaubahn corridor ([DING timetables](https://ding.eu/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen), [Donaubahn timetable](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/90-R03-m-j26-1.pdf)). Selected regional express trains cover Biberach–Ulm in about 25 minutes, while stopping services can take around 50 minutes ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_6918.pdf)). The X250 bus connects Biberach, Ochsenhausen and Memmingen ([DING Regiobus](https://ding.eu/Regiobus)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local buses and regional trains, but generally excludes ICE, IC and EC services ([DB](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket/)). Check connections before choosing accommodation, especially for evening returns. At the November 2026 check, DING reported replacement buses on part of the Donaubahn through 9 November ([construction information](https://ding.eu/Donaubahn)).

- Station: Biberach (Riß): regional services towards Ulm and the Lake Constance corridor ([DING Südbahn timetable](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/90-R02-m-j26-1.pdf)).
- Station: Laupheim West and Laupheim Stadt: separate stations, so check which your train serves ([DING Südbahn timetable](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/90-R02-m-j26-1.pdf)).
- Station: Riedlingen: Donaubahn connections towards Ulm and Sigmaringen, subject to construction changes ([DING timetable](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/90-R03-m-j26-1.pdf), [service changes](https://ding.eu/Donaubahn)).
- Nearest airport: Memmingen Airport (Allgäu Airport) — Biberach's tourism office lists Memmingen Airport approximately 43 km from the town; Friedrichshafen is another nearby airport. The most convenient choice depends on where in the district you live ([official arrival information](https://www.visitbiberach.de/service/anreise-mobilitaet)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 0.2 °C, 48 mm rain a month, 2.3 h sun a day
- Spring: 8.3 °C, 68 mm rain a month, 5.7 h sun a day
- Summer: 17.2 °C, 108 mm rain a month, 7.3 h sun a day
- Autumn: 8.5 °C, 63 mm rain a month, 3.7 h sun a day

Expect cold, frequently frosty winters and relatively mild summers, with rain worth planning for even in the warmer months. Bring warm layers and waterproof footwear if walking or cycling is part of your commute. Spring and summer suit trips to the Federsee boardwalk; the town recommends mosquito repellent in summer ([Bad Buchau](https://www.bad-buchau.de/gaeste-neu/de/natur/federsee-wackelwald-und-moorphaenomene/federseesteg)). Autumn brings the film festival, while the Christmas market provides an outdoor meeting place as winter begins ([Filmfestspiele](https://biberacherfilmfestspiele.de/), [Christmas market](https://www.visitbiberach.de/veranstaltungen/biberacher-christkindles-markt)).

## Culture & language

Local traditions are visible in Biberach's Schützenfest, with historical processions, theatre and community celebrations ([festival organiser](https://www.biberacher-schuetzenfest.com/start-vorverkauf-2026/)). There is also a contemporary film audience: the Biberacher Filmfestspiele focuses on German-language productions and meetings between filmmakers and viewers ([festival](https://biberacherfilmfestspiele.de/)).

For student evenings, HBC identifies the student-run Hechtkeller pub on campus as a gathering place for parties and socialising ([HBC](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/legendaere-studierendenkneipe-hechtkeller-der-hbc-wird-renoviert)). Think in terms of campus events, pub evenings and the local festival calendar when deciding whether the social setting suits you.

HBC provides English-language information for incoming students and offers German courses at different levels ([International Office](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/en/node/2629)). Use that support, but plan to develop German for housing searches, everyday administration and a wider choice of jobs. B1 is a useful practical target for daily independence, not a statement of programme admission requirements. Swabian is part of the local linguistic identity ([Biberach tourism](https://tourismus.biberach-riss.de/)); learning standard German remains the sensible starting point.

## Local food

- **Seele**: A long bread roll commonly topped with salt and caraway, associated with an Upper Swabian Vesper, or simple bread-based meal ([Biberach tourism](https://www.visitbiberach.de/gastlichkeit/kulinarik/regionale-spezialitaeten)).
- **Knauzen**: A crusty spelt roll highlighted as a regional speciality by the local tourism office ([Biberach tourism](https://www.visitbiberach.de/gastlichkeit/kulinarik/regionale-spezialitaeten)).
- **Dinnete**: Upper Swabian savoury topped bread, described locally as the region's answer to pizza ([Biberach tourism](https://www.visitbiberach.de/gastlichkeit/kulinarik/regionale-spezialitaeten)).
- **Kässpätzle and Maultaschen**: Cheese noodles and filled pasta pockets are Swabian classics included in Biberach's regional food guide ([Biberach tourism](https://www.visitbiberach.de/gastlichkeit/kulinarik/regionale-spezialitaeten)).

## Events

- **Biberacher Schützenfest** (July): The annual community festival includes historical processions and theatre. The organiser lists 16–25 July for the 2027 edition ([festival information](https://www.biberacher-schuetzenfest.com/faq/)).
- **Biberacher Filmfestspiele** (Late October / early November): A festival dedicated to German-language film, with screenings and conversations with filmmakers; the 2026 edition ran from 28 October to 1 November ([organiser](https://biberacherfilmfestspiele.de/)).
- **Biberacher Christkindles-Markt** (Late November / December): A Christmas market in the historic town centre, with crafts and regional food. The published 2026 dates are 28 November–13 December ([Biberach tourism](https://www.visitbiberach.de/veranstaltungen/biberacher-christkindles-markt)).

## Places to see

- **Federsee and Federseesteg, Bad Buchau** (Nature): Follow the boardwalk through wet meadows and reeds to a viewing platform over the lake, with opportunities to watch waterbirds ([Bad Buchau](https://www.bad-buchau.de/gaeste-neu/de/natur/federsee-wackelwald-und-moorphaenomene/federseesteg)).
- **Kloster Ochsenhausen** (Monastery): Explore the monastery's architecture, baroque church interior and historic observatory; check the official visiting arrangements before travelling ([State Palaces and Gardens](https://www.kloster-ochsenhausen.de/)).
- **Riedlingen old town** (Old town): A walkable historic centre with half-timbered houses, towers and remnants of the town wall; the local museum organises guided walks ([Museum Riedlingen](https://www.museum-riedlingen.de/fuehrungen/)).
- **Museum Biberach** (Museum): An accessible indoor option for a study break: the museum lists reduced admission for students and free admission on Saturdays ([visitor information](https://www.museum-biberach.de/Visit/Information/)).

## FAQ

### Is Biberach district a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if you want a smaller university setting with organised international-student support and countryside nearby. HBC offers social activities and German courses, while the Federsee provides a local nature destination ([HBC](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/en/node/2629), [Bad Buchau](https://www.bad-buchau.de/gaeste-neu/de/natur/federsee-wackelwald-und-moorphaenomene/federseesteg)).

### Is there a university in Biberach district?

Yes: Biberach University of Applied Sciences is in Biberach an der Riß, and SRH Distance Learning University is in Riedlingen. SRH specialises in online study, so enrolment does not itself require living in Riedlingen ([HBC](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/en/node/2629), [SRH](https://www.mobile-university.de/)).

### How long does the train from Biberach to Ulm take?

Selected regional express trains take about 25 minutes from Biberach (Riß) to Ulm Hauptbahnhof; stopping services can take around 50 minutes. Add travel from Ulm station to your university and check the specific departure ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_6918.pdf)).

### How much does student accommodation in Biberach cost?

Studierendenwerk Ulm lists a furnished shared-flat room at Kapuzinerstraße for €371 per month including utilities, checked November 2026. This is a specific residence price, not the average private rent in Biberach ([operator](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/wohnhaeuser/)).

### What student jobs are available in Biberach district?

Uhlmann in Laupheim offers working-student positions, internships and thesis work, while Boehringer Ingelheim's Biberach site hosts student research and degree projects. These are useful starting points for engineering, computing, business and life-science students ([Uhlmann](https://www.uhlmann.de/de/career/students), [Boehringer Ingelheim](https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/about-us/where-find-us/biberach-rd-center-and-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing)).

### Can I use the Deutschlandticket in Biberach?

Yes, the Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local buses and regional trains, including journeys on the regional network around Biberach. It costs €63 per month in 2026 and generally does not cover ICE, IC or EC trains ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket/)).

## Sources

- [District geography and towns](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Biberach)
- [HBC international student support](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/en/node/2629)
- [SRH online study model](https://www.mobile-university.de/)
- [HBC housing advice](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/studium/start2study/wohnen-und-freizeit-biberach)
- [Studierendenwerk residence facilities and rents](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/wohnhaeuser/)
- [Studierendenwerk applications and private-room service](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/kompakt/)
- [HBC exchange information and housing portals](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/sites/default/files/medien/dokumente/2026_Exchange_Information_Sheet.pdf)
- [Boehringer Ingelheim Biberach site](https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/de/ueber-uns/wo-sie-uns-finden/standort-biberach)
- [Boehringer Biberach research and student projects](https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/about-us/where-find-us/biberach-rd-center-and-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing)
- [Liebherr-Werk Biberach site](https://www.liebherr.com/de-de/firmengruppe/standort/biberach-profil-3705412)
- [Uhlmann employer profile](https://www.uhlmann.de/de/career/uhlmann-as-employer)
- [Uhlmann student careers](https://www.uhlmann.de/de/career/students)
- [DING local bus and rail timetables](https://ding.eu/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen)
- [DING Südbahn timetable](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/90-R02-m-j26-1.pdf)
- [DING Donaubahn timetable](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/90-R03-m-j26-1.pdf)
- [DB departures showing Biberach–Ulm journey times](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_6918.pdf)
- [DING Regiobus connections](https://ding.eu/Regiobus)
- [Donaubahn construction changes](https://ding.eu/Donaubahn)
- [Deutschlandticket price and validity](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket/)
- [Biberach arrival information and nearby airports](https://www.visitbiberach.de/service/anreise-mobilitaet)
- [Biberach tourism and local identity](https://tourismus.biberach-riss.de/)
- [HBC Hechtkeller student pub](https://www.hochschule-biberach.de/legendaere-studierendenkneipe-hechtkeller-der-hbc-wird-renoviert)
- [Regional food specialities](https://www.visitbiberach.de/gastlichkeit/kulinarik/regionale-spezialitaeten)
- [Schützenfest programme traditions](https://www.biberacher-schuetzenfest.com/start-vorverkauf-2026/)
- [Schützenfest annual dates](https://www.biberacher-schuetzenfest.com/faq/)
- [Biberacher Filmfestspiele](https://biberacherfilmfestspiele.de/)
- [Biberacher Christmas market](https://www.visitbiberach.de/veranstaltungen/biberacher-christkindles-markt)
- [Federseesteg visitor information](https://www.bad-buchau.de/gaeste-neu/de/natur/federsee-wackelwald-und-moorphaenomene/federseesteg)
- [Ochsenhausen monastery](https://www.kloster-ochsenhausen.de/)
- [Riedlingen old town and guided walks](https://www.museum-riedlingen.de/fuehrungen/)
- [Museum Biberach admission](https://www.museum-biberach.de/Visit/Information/)
- [Commons: Biberach market square photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Biberach_Marktplatz_01.jpg)
- [Commons: Federsee photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Federsee_Bad_Buchau.jpg)
- [Commons: Ochsenhausen monastery photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ochsenhausen_-_Kloster_v_SO_01.jpg)

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