# Study in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg

> Ulm is a district-free city in Baden-Württemberg with 129,882 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has 2 universities: Ulm University (Ulm), Ulm University of Applied Sciences (Ulm). Summers average 17.6 °C and winters 0.1 °C, with about 713 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Ulm is a university city on the Danube in Baden-Württemberg.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 129,882 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 118.68 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 2 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Ulm (3 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €304 per month — Listed rent including all utilities for a furnished single room in Heidenheimer Straße, Haus 1, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Undated operator listing checked November 2026; this is a residence example, not a citywide average. | [source](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/) |
| Mean temperature | 8.8 °C (summer 17.6 °C, winter 0.1 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 713 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,710 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Ulm

Ulm lies on the Danube at Baden-Württemberg’s border with Bavaria. Across the river, Neu-Ulm is a separate Bavarian city; it is not part of this district ([Ulm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm)).

The historic centre has the Ulmer Münster, riverside walls and the Fischerviertel’s timber-framed houses. Student life also extends beyond the centre to the university area on the Eselsberg and THU’s separate campuses ([Ulm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm), [Studierendenwerk](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/), [THU campuses](https://www.thu.de/standort-oeffnungszeiten)).

- **Mitte / historic centre**: The central area includes the Münster and the Fischerviertel beside the River Blau ([Ulm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm)).
- **Eselsberg**: A practical area to investigate for university access, with student residences including Kelternweg and Upper West Side ([Studierendenwerk](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/)).
- **Wiblingen**: A residential quarter in southern Ulm, known for its former Benedictine monastery ([Wiblingen](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiblingen)).

## Universities

Ulm has both Ulm University and Ulm University of Applied Sciences, also called Technische Hochschule Ulm or THU. Check your teaching location before choosing accommodation: THU has campuses at Prittwitzstraße and Albert-Einstein-Allee, with different public-transport approaches ([THU](https://www.thu.de/standort-oeffnungszeiten)). Ulm University’s campus is reached from the main station by tram 2 or bus 5; the university gives an approximate journey of 10–20 minutes depending on the campus stop ([university directions](https://www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/kiz/weiteres/campus-navigation/anreise/anfahrt-oepnv/)). Ulm is worth considering if you want local university life and are comfortable choosing your neighbourhood around a campus commute.

- **Ulm University** (Ulm) — 89 courses
- **Ulm University of Applied Sciences** (Ulm) — 32 courses

## Housing

Start searching early. Ulm University warns that private accommodation becomes scarce shortly before semester starts, while the Studierendenwerk says autumn applicants may face waits of several months ([university housing advice](https://www.uni-ulm.de/io/abschluss-promotion/willkommen-in-ulm/wohnen/privates-wohnen/), [residence applications](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/infos-fuer-zimmersuchende/)). Residence prices provide useful budget examples, but they are not private-market averages. Contracts shorter than 12 months can carry a monthly supplement of up to €60 ([Studierendenwerk conditions](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/infos-fuer-zimmersuchende/)).

**How to find a place**

- Apply early through Studierendenwerk Ulm; its application information states that there is no fixed application deadline ([application guidance](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/infos-fuer-zimmersuchende/)).
- Check the Studierendenwerk’s free private-room service alongside your residence application ([private rooms](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/private-zimmer-finden/)).
- Search WG-Gesucht and the university’s Schwarzes Brett; both are listed in Ulm University’s housing guidance ([university housing resources](https://www.uni-ulm.de/io/abschluss-promotion/willkommen-in-ulm/wohnen/privates-wohnen/)).
- Check whether a room is furnished and arrange a viewing before signing: the university notes that most private rooms are unfurnished ([private housing advice](https://www.uni-ulm.de/io/abschluss-promotion/willkommen-in-ulm/wohnen/privates-wohnen/)).

**Student residences**

- [Heidenheimer Straße, Haus 1](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/) (Studierendenwerk Ulm): Furnished rooms with shared kitchens, showers and toilets ([official residence listing](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/)).
- [Upper West Side](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/) (Studierendenwerk Ulm): Furnished accommodation on the Oberer Eselsberg, within walking distance of Ulm University ([official residence listing](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/)).
- [Kelternweg](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/) (Studierendenwerk Ulm): Unfurnished rooms near the university on the Eselsberg; kitchens are equipped ([official residence listing](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/)).

## Cost of living

Ulm University currently suggests approximately €950–1,000 per month for living expenses and lists Mensa meals at €3.20–5.60; treat this as planning guidance rather than a guaranteed budget ([living expenses](https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/io/degree-phd/welcome-to-ulm/finances/living-expenses/)). Its listed compulsory contributions total €192 for winter semester 2026/27, separate from any tuition. Many students arriving from outside the EU/EEA must additionally pay €1,500 tuition per semester, with exceptions and exemptions ([university fees](https://www.uni-ulm.de/studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation/studiengebuehren/)). In November 2026, the Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly; eligible students under 27 can obtain the €45 D-Ticket JugendBW, initially an annual subscription. Published January 2027 prices are €66.80 and €48.80 respectively ([Deutschlandticket](https://ding.eu/Deutschlandticket), [JugendBW](https://ding.eu/D-TICKETJugendBW)).

## Jobs & employers

University employment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and defence electronics are useful starting points for a local job search. Ulm University advertises student administrative work, Teva offers working-student and internship routes, and HENSOLDT maintains an Ulm site. These are sectors and employers to investigate, not guarantees of a vacancy or English-only work ([university careers](https://www.uni-ulm.de/karriere/), [Teva students](https://www.teva.de/karriere/studierende.html), [HENSOLDT locations](https://www.hensoldt.net/company/country-hubs/germany), [university hospital careers](https://www.uniklinik-ulm.de/ausbildung-karriere/stellenangebote-jetzt-bewerben.html)).

- Student administrative and organisational assistance at Ulm University ([university careers](https://www.uni-ulm.de/karriere/)).
- Academic student-assistant work supporting teaching, including at the university’s Institute of Artificial Intelligence ([student assistant opportunities](https://www.uni-ulm.de/in/ki/inst/stellenangebote/studentische-hilfskraefte/)).
- Working-student positions in the pharmaceutical sector through Teva’s student recruitment routes ([Teva](https://www.teva.de/karriere/studierende.html)).

- **Ulm University** (Higher education and research): Employs staff in research, teaching, IT and administration, and explicitly advertises student administrative assistance ([careers](https://www.uni-ulm.de/karriere/)).
- **Teva** (Pharmaceuticals): Has an Ulm address on Graf-Arco-Straße and offers pharmaceutical careers across laboratory, production and business functions ([Teva careers](https://www.teva.de/karriere)).
- **HENSOLDT** (Defence and security electronics): The sensor and electronics company lists Ulm among its German sites ([German locations](https://www.hensoldt.net/company/country-hubs/germany)).
- **Universitätsklinikum Ulm** (Healthcare and university medicine): The university hospital recruits across clinical and other professional fields; qualifications depend on the role ([hospital careers](https://www.uniklinik-ulm.de/ausbildung-karriere/stellenangebote-jetzt-bewerben.html)).

## Getting around

Use DING for local bus, tram and regional-rail planning ([DING](https://ding.eu/)). Tram 2 and bus 5 connect the main station with Ulm University; check your precise campus stop and current disruptions ([university directions](https://www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/kiz/weiteres/campus-navigation/anreise/anfahrt-oepnv/)). Ulm Hauptbahnhof has long-distance connections, with the fastest direct ICE journeys to Stuttgart taking about 42 minutes in DB’s current route information ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/ulm/stuttgart.shtml)). The Deutschlandticket covers participating local and regional services, including buses and trams, but not ordinary ICE or IC journeys ([ticket coverage](https://ding.eu/Deutschlandticket)).

- Station: Ulm Hauptbahnhof — the main interchange for regional and long-distance trains ([university transport guide](https://www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/kiz/weiteres/campus-navigation/anreise/anfahrt-oepnv/)).
- Nearest airport: Memmingen Airport — The nearest commercial airport is approximately 60 km south of Ulm ([Ulm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm)). Travel involves a bus to Memmingen station followed by a regional train; university guidance estimates roughly 60–75 minutes overall, depending on connections ([airport travel guidance](https://www.uni-ulm.de/index.php?id=143945)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 0.1 °C, 44 mm rain a month, 2.1 h sun a day
- Spring: 8.8 °C, 56 mm rain a month, 5.7 h sun a day
- Summer: 17.6 °C, 84 mm rain a month, 7.5 h sun a day
- Autumn: 8.6 °C, 53 mm rain a month, 3.4 h sun a day

Expect cold, often frosty winters and milder transitional seasons; summer is warmer but also wetter, so keep rain protection handy throughout the year. Spring brings daffodils to Friedrichsau, while July’s Schwörmontag gives the summer a distinctive local gathering point ([Friedrichsau](https://tourismus.ulm.de/de/entdecken/sehen-und-erleben/freizeit/gaerten_parks/friedrichsau), [Schwörmontag](https://tourismus.ulm.de/de/entdecken/sehen-und-erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/historisches/schwoerhaus-ulm)).

## Culture & language

Ulm’s civic identity is especially visible on Schwörmontag: the mayor reports on the previous year and renews an oath to the city constitution from the Schwörhaus balcony. The Nabada river parade follows in the afternoon ([Schwörhaus](https://tourismus.ulm.de/de/entdecken/sehen-und-erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/historisches/schwoerhaus-ulm), [Nabada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabada)).

For evenings out, ROXY is a useful place to start: its programme includes concerts, comedy, theatre, dance and poetry slams. Check the calendar for nights that suit you rather than assuming the same atmosphere every evening ([ROXY programme](https://www.roxy.ulm.de/programm/programm.php)).

If you choose an English-taught programme, still plan to learn German for life beyond your classes. B1 is a useful personal target for everyday independence, with B2 a sensible next goal for work; these are practical suggestions, not universal admission requirements. Ulm University offers career-focused German teaching that covers everyday and professional communication ([FIT4U German course](https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/io/degree-phd/students/fit4u/german-language-courses/german-language-course-b2-kronfeld-hein/)). Swabian also appears in local traditions: the name Nabada comes from a dialect expression meaning to swim downstream ([Nabada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabada)).

## Local food

- **Maultaschen**: Filled pasta pockets associated with the local Swabian table; fillings and accompaniments vary, so check ingredients rather than assuming they are vegetarian ([university food guide](https://www.uni-ulm.de/fileadmin/website_uni_ulm/nawi.inst.260/Contact/Local_Guide_to_Eating_and_Drinking_in_Ulm.pdf)).
- **Käsespätzle**: Spätzle served with cheese, included among the university’s recommended local specialities ([university food guide](https://www.uni-ulm.de/fileadmin/website_uni_ulm/nawi.inst.260/Contact/Local_Guide_to_Eating_and_Drinking_in_Ulm.pdf)).
- **Zwiebelrostbraten**: A beef dish served with onions and gravy, another regional speciality listed in the university’s local guide ([university food guide](https://www.uni-ulm.de/fileadmin/website_uni_ulm/nawi.inst.260/Contact/Local_Guide_to_Eating_and_Drinking_in_Ulm.pdf)).

## Events

- **Schwörmontag** (July, on the penultimate Monday): Ulm’s annual civic celebration centres on the mayor’s public report and renewed constitutional oath at the Schwörhaus ([Ulm/Neu-Ulm Tourism](https://tourismus.ulm.de/de/entdecken/sehen-und-erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/historisches/schwoerhaus-ulm)).
- **Ulmer Weihnachtsmarkt** (November–December): The Christmas market takes place on Münsterplatz, with craft stalls, seasonal food and a programme of activities; a 2026 edition is confirmed ([Ulmer City Marketing](https://www.ulmercity.de/projekte-events/ulmer-weihnachtsmarkt)).

## Places to see

- **Ulmer Münster** (Landmark): Ulm’s landmark church, with historic choir stalls and sculpture inside ([Ulm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm)).
- **Fischerviertel** (Old town): Walk beside the Blau through timber-framed houses, cobbled lanes and small footbridges ([Ulm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm)).
- **Friedrichsau** (Nature): A large city park for a break outdoors; its spring daffodil displays are highlighted by the local tourism board ([Friedrichsau](https://tourismus.ulm.de/de/entdecken/sehen-und-erleben/freizeit/gaerten_parks/friedrichsau)).
- **Wiblingen Abbey** (Monastery): A former Benedictine monastery in southern Ulm, particularly known for its elaborate Rococo library ([Ulm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm)).

## FAQ

### Is Ulm a good place to live as a student?

Ulm is worth considering if you want to study locally and travel to campus by public transport. Ulm University’s published station-to-campus journey is approximately 10–20 minutes, but accommodation can become scarce before semester starts ([campus travel](https://www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/kiz/weiteres/campus-navigation/anreise/anfahrt-oepnv/), [housing advice](https://www.uni-ulm.de/io/abschluss-promotion/willkommen-in-ulm/wohnen/privates-wohnen/)).

### Which universities are in Ulm?

Ulm University and Ulm University of Applied Sciences, also known as Technische Hochschule Ulm or THU, are in Ulm. THU has campuses at Prittwitzstraße and Albert-Einstein-Allee ([Ulm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm), [THU campuses](https://www.thu.de/standort-oeffnungszeiten)).

### How do I get from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Ulm University?

Use tram 2 or bus 5 towards the university area. The university estimates about 10–20 minutes depending on your campus stop; check DING for current services and disruptions ([university directions](https://www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/kiz/weiteres/campus-navigation/anreise/anfahrt-oepnv/), [DING](https://ding.eu/)).

### Is Ulm expensive for students?

Ulm University suggests approximately €950–1,000 monthly for living expenses, although your rent and circumstances can change this substantially. Budget separately for semester contributions and any applicable tuition fees ([living expenses](https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/io/degree-phd/welcome-to-ulm/finances/living-expenses/), [tuition rules](https://www.uni-ulm.de/studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation/studiengebuehren/)).

### What student jobs can I find in Ulm?

Verified routes include student administrative work at Ulm University, academic assistant roles and working-student opportunities through Teva. Availability, subject knowledge and language requirements depend on the position ([university careers](https://www.uni-ulm.de/karriere/), [academic assistants](https://www.uni-ulm.de/in/ki/inst/stellenangebote/studentische-hilfskraefte/), [Teva students](https://www.teva.de/karriere/studierende.html)).

### Can I use the Deutschlandticket from Ulm to Stuttgart?

You can use it on eligible local and regional trains, but not the ordinary ICE services. DB’s approximately 42-minute fastest connection is an ICE journey and therefore needs a separate ticket ([DING coverage](https://ding.eu/Deutschlandticket), [Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/ulm/stuttgart.shtml)).

## Sources

- [Ulm — geography and landmarks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulm)
- [Wiblingen — neighbourhood background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiblingen)
- [THU — campus locations and transport](https://www.thu.de/standort-oeffnungszeiten)
- [Ulm University — public transport directions](https://www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/kiz/weiteres/campus-navigation/anreise/anfahrt-oepnv/)
- [Studierendenwerk Ulm — residences and rents](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/)
- [Studierendenwerk Ulm — applications and rental conditions](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/infos-fuer-zimmersuchende/)
- [Studierendenwerk Ulm — private-room service](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/private-zimmer-finden/)
- [Ulm University — private housing search](https://www.uni-ulm.de/io/abschluss-promotion/willkommen-in-ulm/wohnen/privates-wohnen/)
- [Ulm University — living expenses](https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/io/degree-phd/welcome-to-ulm/finances/living-expenses/)
- [Ulm University — tuition and exemptions](https://www.uni-ulm.de/studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation/studiengebuehren/)
- [DING — local journey planning](https://ding.eu/)
- [DING — Deutschlandticket](https://ding.eu/Deutschlandticket)
- [DING — D-Ticket JugendBW](https://ding.eu/D-TICKETJugendBW)
- [Deutsche Bahn — Ulm–Stuttgart](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/ulm/stuttgart.shtml)
- [Ulm University — airport travel guidance](https://www.uni-ulm.de/index.php?id=143945)
- [Ulm University — careers](https://www.uni-ulm.de/karriere/)
- [Ulm University — academic student assistants](https://www.uni-ulm.de/in/ki/inst/stellenangebote/studentische-hilfskraefte/)
- [Teva — careers and Ulm address](https://www.teva.de/karriere)
- [Teva — student opportunities](https://www.teva.de/karriere/studierende.html)
- [HENSOLDT — German locations](https://www.hensoldt.net/company/country-hubs/germany)
- [Universitätsklinikum Ulm — careers](https://www.uniklinik-ulm.de/ausbildung-karriere/stellenangebote-jetzt-bewerben.html)
- [Ulm/Neu-Ulm Tourism — Schwörhaus and Schwörmontag](https://tourismus.ulm.de/de/entdecken/sehen-und-erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten/historisches/schwoerhaus-ulm)
- [Nabada — tradition and dialect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabada)
- [ROXY — cultural programme](https://www.roxy.ulm.de/programm/programm.php)
- [Ulm University — local food guide](https://www.uni-ulm.de/fileadmin/website_uni_ulm/nawi.inst.260/Contact/Local_Guide_to_Eating_and_Drinking_in_Ulm.pdf)
- [Ulmer City Marketing — Christmas market](https://www.ulmercity.de/projekte-events/ulmer-weihnachtsmarkt)
- [Ulm/Neu-Ulm Tourism — Friedrichsau](https://tourismus.ulm.de/de/entdecken/sehen-und-erleben/freizeit/gaerten_parks/friedrichsau)
- [Ulm University — career-focused German teaching](https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/io/degree-phd/students/fit4u/german-language-courses/german-language-course-b2-kronfeld-hein/)
- [Wikimedia Commons — Ulm panorama](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ulm_Panorama_01.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons — Fischerviertel](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fischerviertel,_Ulm_(Fishermen's_Quarter,_Ulm)_-_geo.hlipp.de_-_21325.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons — Wiblingen library](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Barocke_Klosterbibliothek_Wiblingen._02.jpg)

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