# Study in Neu-Ulm district, Bavaria

> Neu-Ulm is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 183,595 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm (Neu-Ulm). Summers average 17.6 °C and winters 0.1 °C, with about 855 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Neu-Ulm is a Bavarian district combining a university town beside Ulm with industrial centres, historic towns and countryside.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 183,595 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 515.84 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm, Neu-Ulm (13 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €397 per month — Total monthly rent (Gesamtmiete) for a furnished single apartment at Heinz-Rühmann-Straße, as listed on the operator's undated page; checked November 2026. This is a residence price, not a district-wide average. | [source](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-neu-ulm/) |
| Mean temperature | 8.8 °C (summer 17.6 °C, winter 0.1 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 855 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,710 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Neu-Ulm district

Neu-Ulm district lies in Bavarian Swabia, where Bavaria meets Baden-Württemberg. Its namesake city faces Ulm across the Danube; Ulm itself belongs to a different state and is outside the district. ([District tourism](https://www.landkreis-nu.de/tourismus), [Neu-Ulm background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neu-Ulm))

Beyond the urban area, the district has river valleys, lakes and gently rolling countryside. Weißenhorn offers a historic town centre, while Illertissen and Roggenburg have notable castle and monastery buildings. This mix makes it worth distinguishing between living near the university and choosing a smaller town farther out. ([District visitor guide](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/ausflugsziele), [Weißenhorn](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/poi/fuehrung-weissenhorn-stadtfuehrung))

- **Neu-Ulm**: The district seat, directly across the Danube from Ulm. ([Neu-Ulm](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neu-Ulm))
- **Senden**: A railway junction for services towards Ulm, Memmingen and Weißenhorn. ([DING timetables](https://ding.eu/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen))
- **Illertissen**: Home to the Vöhlinschloss, which houses the town museum and Bavarian Bee Museum. ([District tourism](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/poi/voehlinschloss-in-illertissen))
- **Weißenhorn**: A town in the Roth valley with a preserved historic centre, town gates and castles. ([District tourism](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/poi/fuehrung-weissenhorn-stadtfuehrung))
- **Vöhringen**: An Iller-side town with a Wieland company location. ([Wieland](https://www.wieland.com/de/karriere/warum-wieland/standorte-deutschland/wieland-voehringen/))

## Universities

The district has its own university, Hochschule Neu-Ulm (HNU); nearby options include Ulm University and Ulm University of Applied Sciences. Living near HNU is the straightforward choice for its students, while commuters should check their actual campus stop: bus 5 serves Neu-Ulm Hochschule and university-area stops in Ulm. Rail-connected towns are alternatives, but the journey continues beyond the station. This area is worth considering if you want access to both university life and countryside. ([DING bus 5 timetable](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/87-5-j26-1.pdf), [District visitor guide](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/ausflugsziele))

- **Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm** (Neu-Ulm) — 39 courses

## Housing

Start early and search beyond student halls: Studierendenwerk Augsburg lists a waiting time of one to two semesters for its Neu-Ulm residence. That indicates pressure on this affordable option, rather than proving that every part of the district has the same housing market. ([Residence information](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-neu-ulm/))

**How to find a place**

- Apply through Studierendenwerk Augsburg's online housing application once you have admission or enrolment evidence; applications are considered in order of receipt. ([Application information](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/wohnplatzbewerbung/))
- Use Studierendenwerk Augsburg's free private-room and apartment referral service alongside your residence application. ([Housing services](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/wohnanlagen/))
- Check NUWOG's rental portal and submit a housing enquiry specifying your needs. ([NUWOG](https://nuwog.de/mieten/))
- Before accepting a room farther out, check weekday and evening journeys to your campus using DING's rail and bus timetables. ([DING](https://ding.eu/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen))

**Student residences**

- [Wohnanlage Neu-Ulm – Heinz-Rühmann-Straße](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-neu-ulm/) (Studierendenwerk Augsburg): Furnished accommodation near HNU; eligibility is limited to HNU students and students on cooperation programmes. ([Official residence page](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-neu-ulm/))

## Cost of living

Useful budget anchors are the €397 monthly single-apartment rent and €700 deposit at the public student residence. ([Studierendenwerk Augsburg](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-neu-ulm/)) In 2026, eligible HNU students can buy the Bavarian discounted Deutschlandticket for €43 per month; the standard Deutschlandticket costs €63. Food, insurance and other personal expenses come on top. These figures alone do not establish that private housing or total living costs are cheaper than in a large city. ([Discounted ticket](https://ding.eu/BayerischesErm), [Standard ticket](https://ding.eu/Deutschlandticket))

## Jobs & employers

Manufacturing and engineering are useful starting points for a student job search: Neu-Ulm has Daimler Buses' coach assembly and development activities, and Weißenhorn has PERI's formwork and scaffolding business. ([Daimler Buses](https://locations.daimlertruck.com/karriere/standorte/detail/neu-ulm-daimler-buses-gmbh?level=1), [PERI Weißenhorn](https://www.peri.de/standorte/weissenhorn.html)) PERI explicitly offers working-student positions, internships and thesis opportunities. Treat these as recruitment routes, with availability depending on the department and location. ([PERI student opportunities](https://www.peri.com/de/karriere/studierende.html))

- IT working-student roles, a field listed by PERI. ([PERI](https://www.peri.com/de/karriere/studierende/werkstudium.html))
- Engineering, product development and quality-assurance working-student roles. ([PERI](https://www.peri.com/de/karriere/studierende/werkstudium.html))
- Commercial student work in controlling, marketing, HR or logistics. ([PERI](https://www.peri.com/de/karriere/studierende/werkstudium.html))

- **Daimler Buses** (Vehicle manufacturing and engineering): The Neu-Ulm site assembles Mercedes-Benz and Setra coaches and includes development, testing and spare-parts logistics functions. ([Official site profile](https://locations.daimlertruck.com/karriere/standorte/detail/neu-ulm-daimler-buses-gmbh?level=1))
- **Wieland** (Copper and copper-alloy materials): The materials group has a location in Vöhringen; its careers portal includes opportunities for students. ([Vöhringen location](https://www.wieland.com/de/karriere/warum-wieland/standorte-deutschland/wieland-voehringen/), [Wieland careers](https://www.wieland.com/de/karriere/))
- **PERI** (Formwork, scaffolding and construction engineering): Operates in Weißenhorn and offers student employment across technical and commercial functions. ([Weißenhorn location](https://www.peri.de/standorte/weissenhorn.html), [Working-student opportunities](https://www.peri.com/de/karriere/studierende/werkstudium.html))

## Getting around

DING publishes the area's local bus and regional rail timetables. Scheduled journeys to Ulm Hbf take roughly 3–5 minutes from Neu-Ulm station, around 15 minutes from Senden and around 30 minutes from Weißenhorn; these are station-to-station examples, not campus travel times. ([RS71 timetable](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/90-S71-j26-1.pdf)) Bus 5 serves HNU and university-area stops in Ulm; check the current timetable because construction changes are listed. ([DING timetables](https://ding.eu/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen), [Bus 5](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/87-5-j26-1.pdf)) The Deutschlandticket covers participating local buses and regional trains, including journeys across the state boundary, but excludes ICE and IC services. ([DING ticket rules](https://ding.eu/Deutschlandticket))

- Station: Neu-Ulm — regional connections towards Ulm, Günzburg and the Iller valley. ([DING](https://ding.eu/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen))
- Station: Senden — interchange for the Memmingen and Weißenhorn routes. ([DING](https://ding.eu/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen))
- Station: Ulm Hbf — outside the district, with onward regional and long-distance connections. ([Ulm University travel guidance](https://www.uni-ulm.de/index.php?id=143945))
- Nearest airport: Memmingen Airport (FMM) — Travel via Memmingen railway station and the airport bus or shuttle. Ulm University estimates around 60–75 minutes between the airport and Ulm by bus and regional train; allow additional time to reach your district address. ([Airport transport](https://www.memmingen-airport.com/arrival-departure/bus-train/), [University travel guidance](https://www.uni-ulm.de/index.php?id=143945))

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 0.1 °C, 51 mm rain a month, 2.1 h sun a day
- Spring: 8.8 °C, 68 mm rain a month, 5.7 h sun a day
- Summer: 17.6 °C, 104 mm rain a month, 7.5 h sun a day
- Autumn: 8.6 °C, 62 mm rain a month, 3.4 h sun a day

Expect cold winters with regular frost, a gradual spring warm-up and generally mild-to-warm summers with occasional hot days. Summer is also relatively wet, so keep rainwear handy for the commute. Outdoor cultural events feature in Neu-Ulm's summer programme, while the Christmas market marks the approach of the winter break. ([City events](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen), [Christmas market](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen/feste-maerkte/weihnachtsmarkt))

## Culture & language

This is Bavarian Swabia, with a cultural landscape that includes baroque churches, monasteries and castles. Local clubs and associations also help run Neu-Ulm's Stadtfest, making public festivals one way to meet people beyond campus. ([District tourism](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/ausflugsziele), [Stadtfest](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen/feste-maerkte/stadtfest))

For evenings out, include neighbouring Ulm in your search: Studierendenwerk Ulm lists clubs and other leisure options there. In Neu-Ulm itself, the city programme includes summer outdoor music and cultural events. If nightlife matters to you, check the return journey before choosing accommodation farther from the urban area. ([Student leisure guide](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/freizeit/), [Neu-Ulm events](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen))

If your programme is taught in English, still plan to learn German for everyday life; DAAD stresses that an English-language degree does not remove that need. Aim towards B1 as a practical personal target, rather than treating it as a universal admission or employment requirement. ([DAAD language guidance](https://www.daad.org/en/study-research-in-germany/german-language-skills/)) The regional dialect is Swabian, including East Swabian varieties around Ulm and Bavarian Swabia. ([Dialect background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schw%C3%A4bische_Dialekte))

## Local food

- **Spätzle and Käsespätzle**: Swabian egg noodles, served as a side dish or with cheese as Käsespätzle. ([Swabian cuisine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swabian_cuisine))
- **Maultaschen**: Filled Swabian pasta pockets; Neu-Ulm producer Settele includes them among its regional specialities. ([Settele](https://www.settele.de/), [Swabian cuisine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swabian_cuisine))
- **Schupfnudeln**: Finger-shaped dumplings associated with southern German cooking and included in Settele's Neu-Ulm range of Swabian classics. ([Swabian cuisine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swabian_cuisine), [Settele](https://www.settele.de/))

## Events

- **Neu-Ulmer Stadtfest** (Late spring or early summer; next listed date: 5 June 2027): A city-centre celebration with live music, food stalls and local associations around the central squares. ([City event page](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen/feste-maerkte/stadtfest))
- **Neu-Ulmer Töpfermarkt** (First weekend in September; next listed dates: 4–5 September 2027): The annual pottery market brings handmade ceramics to Petrusplatz. ([City event page](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen/feste-maerkte/toepfermarkt))
- **Mittelalterlicher Weihnachtsmarkt Neu-Ulm** (Advent; 27 November–20 December 2026): A medieval-themed Christmas market on Rathausplatz and Johannesplatz, with craft demonstrations, music and food. ([City event page](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen/feste-maerkte/weihnachtsmarkt))

## Places to see

- **Glacis-Anlagen, Neu-Ulm** (Park): A green recreation area incorporating substantial remains of the former federal fortress. ([Ulm/Neu-Ulm Tourism](https://tourismus.ulm.de/en/discover/ulm-and-neu-ulm/sights/federal-fortifications/glacis-anlagen))
- **Weißenhorn old town** (Old town): Explore the gates, church square, castles and Schranne on the town's historic walking route. ([District tourism](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/poi/fuehrung-weissenhorn-stadtfuehrung))
- **Vöhlinschloss, Illertissen** (Castle): The castle above town contains the Bavarian Bee Museum and Museum Illertissen; admission to both museums is free. ([District tourism](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/poi/voehlinschloss-in-illertissen))
- **Roggenburg monastery and museum** (Monastery): A baroque destination with a free monastery museum. The district currently reports restoration work on the adjacent church, without restrictions on museum operation. ([District museum information](https://www.landkreis-nu.de/klostermuseum))

## FAQ

### Is Neu-Ulm district a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if you want university access alongside smaller towns and countryside. Choose your address around the campus journey: the district has regional rail connections, but bus travel may still be needed after reaching a station. ([DING timetables](https://ding.eu/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen), [District visitor guide](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/ausflugsziele))

### Is there a university in Neu-Ulm district?

Yes. Hochschule Neu-Ulm (HNU), a university of applied sciences, is in Neu-Ulm. Its campus is served by the Neu-Ulm Hochschule stop on bus 5. ([DING campus connection](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/87-5-j26-1.pdf))

### How do I commute from Neu-Ulm district to Ulm?

Regional trains connect Neu-Ulm, Senden and Weißenhorn with Ulm Hbf; indicative station-to-station journeys are about 3–5, 15 and 30 minutes respectively. Check the onward journey to your university building separately. ([DING RS71 timetable](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/90-S71-j26-1.pdf))

### What does student accommodation in Neu-Ulm cost?

Studierendenwerk Augsburg lists a furnished single apartment at Heinz-Rühmann-Straße for €397 total monthly rent, checked November 2026. This is one residence's price, not an average for private rooms or the district. ([Official residence page](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-neu-ulm/))

### Can HNU students get a discounted Deutschlandticket?

Yes: DING lists HNU students as eligible for the Bavarian discounted ticket, priced at €43 per month in 2026. Students at Ulm institutions are not eligible through that category and should check the separate JugendBW rules. ([DING eligibility and prices](https://ding.eu/BayerischesErm))

### What student jobs can I look for in Neu-Ulm district?

Look for working-student roles in IT, engineering, quality assurance, logistics and commercial departments. PERI, which operates in Weißenhorn, lists these fields in its student recruitment information; individual vacancies vary. ([PERI working-student guide](https://www.peri.com/de/karriere/studierende/werkstudium.html), [Weißenhorn location](https://www.peri.de/standorte/weissenhorn.html))

## Sources

- [Neu-Ulm district tourism department](https://www.landkreis-nu.de/tourismus)
- [Neu-Ulm geographical and historical background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neu-Ulm)
- [District attractions and landscape](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/ausflugsziele)
- [Weißenhorn historic town walk](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/poi/fuehrung-weissenhorn-stadtfuehrung)
- [Vöhlinschloss and museums](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/poi/voehlinschloss-in-illertissen)
- [Roggenburg monastery museum](https://www.landkreis-nu.de/klostermuseum)
- [Glacis fortress park](https://tourismus.ulm.de/en/discover/ulm-and-neu-ulm/sights/federal-fortifications/glacis-anlagen)
- [Neu-Ulm student residence and rents](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-neu-ulm/)
- [Studierendenwerk housing applications](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/wohnplatzbewerbung/)
- [Studierendenwerk housing and private referrals](https://studierendenwerk-augsburg.de/wohnanlagen/)
- [NUWOG rental enquiries](https://nuwog.de/mieten/)
- [DING regional and local timetables](https://ding.eu/fahrplan/fahrplantabellen)
- [RS71 Ulm–Senden–Weißenhorn timetable](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/90-S71-j26-1.pdf)
- [Bus 5 campus connections](https://ding.eu/01_Fahrplan/Fahrplantabellen/2026/87-5-j26-1.pdf)
- [Bavarian discounted Deutschlandticket](https://ding.eu/BayerischesErm)
- [Deutschlandticket price and coverage](https://ding.eu/Deutschlandticket)
- [Memmingen Airport public transport](https://www.memmingen-airport.com/arrival-departure/bus-train/)
- [Ulm University travel guidance](https://www.uni-ulm.de/index.php?id=143945)
- [Daimler Buses Neu-Ulm site](https://locations.daimlertruck.com/karriere/standorte/detail/neu-ulm-daimler-buses-gmbh?level=1)
- [Wieland Vöhringen location](https://www.wieland.com/de/karriere/warum-wieland/standorte-deutschland/wieland-voehringen/)
- [Wieland careers](https://www.wieland.com/de/karriere/)
- [PERI Weißenhorn location](https://www.peri.de/standorte/weissenhorn.html)
- [PERI student opportunities](https://www.peri.com/de/karriere/studierende.html)
- [PERI working-student fields](https://www.peri.com/de/karriere/studierende/werkstudium.html)
- [Neu-Ulm cultural events](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen)
- [Neu-Ulmer Stadtfest](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen/feste-maerkte/stadtfest)
- [Neu-Ulmer Töpfermarkt](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen/feste-maerkte/toepfermarkt)
- [Neu-Ulm medieval Christmas market](https://nu.neu-ulm.de/neu-ulm-erleben/veranstaltungen/feste-maerkte/weihnachtsmarkt)
- [Studierendenwerk Ulm leisure guide](https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/wohnen/freizeit/)
- [Settele regional food producer](https://www.settele.de/)
- [Swabian cuisine background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swabian_cuisine)
- [DAAD German-language guidance](https://www.daad.org/en/study-research-in-germany/german-language-skills/)
- [Swabian dialect background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schw%C3%A4bische_Dialekte)
- [Commons: Neu-Ulm aerial photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:202408_aerial_view_of_Neu-Ulm.jpg)
- [Commons: Glacis photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glacis-neu-ulm.JPG)
- [Commons: Schloss Roggenburg photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schloss_Roggenburg-msu-9740.jpg)
- [Commons: Schloss Roggenburg location](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Schloss_Roggenburg)

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