# Technische Hochschule Ulm

> public · Ulm · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3000 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, open-admission (NC-frei) programmes | 30 September | Standing rule, no year given. Window opens mid-April. Source: https://www.thu.de/studium/bewerbung-zulassung/bewerbung-bachelor |
| Summer semester — Bachelor, open-admission (NC-frei) programmes | 31 March | Standing rule, no year given. Window opens beginning of November. Source: https://www.thu.de/studium/bewerbung-zulassung/bewerbung-bachelor |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, restricted (NC) programmes | 15 July | Standing rule, no year given. Window opens mid-April; selection runs through THU's own portal (with re-application possible via the coordinated follow-up procedure on hochschulstart.de if not admitted). Source: https://www.thu.de/studium/bewerbung-zulassung/bewerbung-bachelor |
| Summer semester — Bachelor, restricted (NC) programmes | 15 January | Standing rule, no year given. Window opens beginning of November. Source: https://www.thu.de/studium/bewerbung-zulassung/bewerbung-bachelor |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Ulm
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, business, natural-sciences
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.thu.de
- **Address:** Prittwitzstraße 10, 89075 Ulm, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Ulm is a medieval city on the Danube in Baden-Württemberg, known for its cathedral spire (the tallest in the world when it was built). It's mid-sized — about 130,000 people — with strong tech industry presence and a bicycle culture that makes it easy to navigate. The city has a real student vibe: affordable cafés, good public transport, and enough going on culturally without feeling overwhelming.

## Strengths

- At €3,000 per year, tuition is far below typical private-university rates and comparable to many European peers.
- A 6.0 IELTS minimum is accessible for CIS students with solid school-level English preparation.
- Engineering, computer science, and business cover the three most employable fields in Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy.
- An EU-recognised degree opens the full Schengen labour market and a German 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Ulm is a mid-sized innovation hub home to Daimler, ZF, and a strong automotive and tech supply chain, supporting internships.
- Germany grants international students 120 full days or 240 half-days of paid work per year alongside studies.

## Watch out for

- Ulm is in Baden-Württemberg, where non-EU students typically pay an additional €1,500 per semester in state fees on top of listed tuition.
- Most daily life, local administration, and many bachelor programmes operate in German — B2–C1 level is essential beyond IELTS.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificate is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for a 12-month visa — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- As a smaller applied-science university, research output and international brand recognition are lower than at large TU-type institutions.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €298–427
- **Private housing:** €427–550
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Ulm
- **How to apply:** Apply online directly to Studierendenwerk Ulm (wohnen@studierendenwerk-ulm.de) as early as possible; a one-time €20 processing fee and €600 deposit apply on contract signing; standard occupancy limit is 6 semesters.
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Ulm operates several halls of residence (e.g. Gutenbergstraße, Heidenheimer Straße, Eselsbergsteige) open to all THU students, all-inclusive rent €297–502/month depending on location and room type. Private WG-Zimmer in Ulm run notably higher, roughly €370–690/month per current listings, reflecting Ulm's tight private rental market.
- **Source:** https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/accommodation/student-residences/

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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