Innovative. Interdisciplinary. Since 1477

Innovative.Interdisciplinary.International.Since 1477

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Tübingen – At the Heart of Europe


Tübingen – A “UniverCity”

Ø Founded in 1231Ø Approx. 85,000 inhabitants Ø Approx. 27,000 students

→ youngest age average Germany-wide


Tübingen in Pictures

Photos: Friedhelm Albrecht / University of Tübingen


The University of Tübingen: Facts and Figures

• Founded in 1477 and thus one of the oldest universities in Germany

• Approx. 27,000 students (winter semester 2020-21)

• 700 doctorates conferred annually

• Comprehensive research university(with a focus on Medicine, Humanities, Social Sciences)

• “University of Excellence” status

• 8 Nobel Prize Winners


Study Options

More than 280 study programs in 130 subject areas:

• Innovative study programse.g. Medical Technology, Molecular Medicine, Environmental Science, Geoecology, Nanoscience, Media Studies, Computer Science, Sports Management, Islamic Theology

• International study programs (mainly taught in English)e.g. Neuro- and Behavioral Science, Applied Environmental Geoscience, Computer Linguistics, International Economics and Business Administration


In the Rankings

Tübingen ranks well among the world’s top institutions.

• QS World University Ranking 2021ranked no. 175 worldwide, no. 10 in Germany

• THE World University Rankings 2021ranked no. 78 worldwide, no. 5 in Germany


International Exchange in Tübingen

Academics

• Wide range of English-taught classes on undergraduate and graduate level, e.g. in Business and Economics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences etc. https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/90763

• Division for German as a Foreign Language and Intercultural Programs offers a wide range of courses in German language and culture

• German language courses usually start at B1 level, some at A 2

• Combine German language and culture classes with regular University courses

• Basic knowledge of German is recommended, but no prerequisite to be accepted

https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/90763


Academic Calendar

Winter Semester

• Middle of October → middle of February

Summer Semester

• Middle of April → end of July

Orientation programs in September and March

• General orientation program (1 week)

• 3-week language course with orientation part (300 €)

• Intensive 5-week language course (825 €)



Non-Academic Offers• Buddy Program for Exchange Students

• Trips and events for exchange students (e.g. Pub Crawl, Brewery Excursion etc.)

• Language Tandems

• Sports Facilities

• International Coffee Hour



Housing• Exchange students can stay at one of the dormitories

• All rooms for exchange students in the dormitories are fully furnished single rooms with shared kitchen and usually shared bathrooms

Photos: Studierendenwerk Tübingen - Hohenheim


Tübingen in Pictures – The Traditional Punt Boat Race in May!


Nici Sauer Sean HaworthExchange Coordinator Incoming Student Advisor

Phone: +49 7071 29 77733 Phone: +49 7071 29 77734nicole.sauer@uni- [email protected] tuebingen.de

International OfficeWilhelmstr. 972074 Tübingen

Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am to 12 noon

Website: http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/en/90781

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