University of Tuebingen
University’s presentation
Innovative. Interdisciplinary. International. Since 1477. These have been the University of Tübingen’s guiding principles in research and teaching ever since it was founded. With this long tradition, the University of Tübingen is one of the most respected universities in Germany. Its institutional strategy was successfully selected for funding in the Excellence Initiative sponsored by the German federal and state governments, making Tübingen one of Germany’s eleven universities distinguished with that title of excellence. Tübingen has also proven its status as a leading research university in many national and international competitions – in key rankings Tübingen is listed among the best universities for the Humanities and Social Sciences as well as for Science and Medicine.
With its broad spectrum of subjects, the University of Tübingen provides a wealth of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. And such close cooperation on research extends beyond the University and around the world. The University of Tübingen has joint research projects at all levels with other institutions of higher education, with research institutes and with industry.
The University’s excellence in research offers optimal study conditions to students who come to Tübingen, combined with the opportunity to emphasize individual interests along the way. The attractive study environment is reinforced by many additional services, such as the Language Center, interdisciplinary lectures in the Studium Generale and the state‐of‐the‐art University Library. The University motto speaks for itself: attempto – I dare!
Address
University of Tuebingen
International Office
Wilhemstrasse 9
72074 Tübingen, Germany
Website
for exchange-related information : alma.uni-tuebingen.de/alma/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces Main website : uni-tuebingen.de/en/
Social Network
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
- History
- Economic and Social Sciences
- Geography
- Sciences and Technologies
- Law and Political Sciences
- Health (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental, Sports)
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
incoming@zv.uni-tuebingen.de
Do you have a Buddy system?
Yes
Academic calendar (link)
In general: Classes in the summer and winter semester start on the Monday of April (summer semester) or October (winter semester) which is closest to the 15th of that month. Classes end on the Sunday 13 weeks after the term starts (summer semester) and 18 weeks after the term starts in the winter semester. Dates for the Winter Semester 2022/2023: Oct. 17, 2022 – Feb. 11, 2023 no lectures on November 1, Dec. 24, 2022 – Jan. 7, 2023 Dates for the Summer Semester 2023: April 17, 2023 – July 29, 2023 no lectures on May 18; May 29 – June 3 (except Medical Faculty), June 8, 2023 Most exams take place in the last week of the lecture period until the first 2-3 weeks of the lecture-free period. However, the exact exam period depends on the departments or faculties.
Number of students in the institution
28366
Proportion of international students
800
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
German
Level required
- B2
Official certification
Official certification asked
Other languages of instruction
english
Level required for the other languages
- B2
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification not asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Clarifications about the courses
The main language of instruction at the University of Tübingen is German. The University is, however, constantly increasing the number of courses taught in English: Please see our list of English taught classes (available ca 2 months before semester start) or contact the applicable faculty advisor.
We recommend our partners to nominate students with a ‘B 2’ level of German (in case they would like to take German‐taught classes at one of the faculties) or a ‘B 2’ level of English (in case they would like to take English‐taught classes). The levels refer to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We do not require proof of language proficiency, unless for law studies and ethnology (B.A.level) which require a proof for a B1 level of German. Students can also take German language classes, which usually start at a A2 level (see below).
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
Linguistic support
www.facebook.com/International-Coffee-Hour-T%C3%BCbingen-195355990541086/
We offer free beginner’s courses in German for exchange students (A1/A2 level), but please be aware that spaces are limited and we cannot guarantee any spaces.
Equivalence of university credits
ECTS
Additional fees
Yes
Use of additional fees
Exchange students will be required to pay a non‐waivable student services fee (currently around € 88 per semester) to the Studierendenwerk (governmental social service organization connected to German universities). The fee is mandatory for all students (also the German students) and subsidizes the semester bus ticket, meals at the cafeteria, rent at dormitories, kindergarten for students´ children, as well as free psychological and legal advisors
Services available on the campus
StudIT : www.studit-tuebingen.de/en/
Language Tandem : uni-tuebingen.de/en/1088
Buddy System : uni-tuebingen.de/de/93203
Sport facilities : uni-tuebingen.de/de/174006
Choirs : uni-tuebingen.de/en/197048
Theatre : uni-tuebingen.de/en/916
Libraries : uni-tuebingen.de/en/324
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
uni-tuebingen.de/en/study/advice-and-info/students-with-disabilities/
the University of Tübingen offers special counseling services that can be used at any stage of studies, or even before the start of studies.
Before your studies : uni-tuebingen.de/en/169563
During your studies : uni-tuebingen.de/en/169590
Katrin Motta (Dipl.-Psych.)
Wilhelmstraße 19, room 3.25
72074 Tübingen
+49 7071 29-75401
katrin.motta@uni-tuebingen.de
Carmen Schüßler (Dipl.-Theol.)
Wilhelmstraße 19, room 3.25
72074 Tübingen
+49 7071 29-74244
carmen.schuessler@uni-tuebingen.de
Make an appointment via:
zsb@uni-tuebingen.de
On-campus accommodation solutions?
Yes
Accommodation solutions and amounts
the University of Tübingen has a yearly quota of rooms that are reserved solely for exchange students.
Info : uni-tuebingen.de/en/113870
Amounts : Between 250 and 400 euros.
All rooms for exchange students are fully furnished single rooms with shared kitchen and usually shared bathrooms.
We strongly recommend students to opt for student housing because of the difficult and expensive private housing market in Tübingen.
The student dormitories are not administered by the University, but by the so‐called “Studierendenwerk”, the Student Services Organization, which is not affiliated with the University.
Housing team website : uni-tuebingen.de/en/224925
Contact the Housing Team at housing@zv.uni-tuebingen.de for advice