Quick Summary
Based in Ulm, Germany, Universität Ulm is a public with roots dating back to 1967. Ranked #542 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 10250 students including 15% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Medicine, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Ulm is a young, research-intensive university ranked highly for life sciences and medicine, located in a high-tech science city.
Subject Strengths
MedicineNatural SciencesLife SciencesPhysicsChemistry
Founded1967
TypePublic
Total Students10250
Intl Students15%
Faculty Ratio12.8
CampusUrban
Campus SizeLarge
Affiliated HospitalsUniversitätsklinikum Ulm
AccreditationSystemakkreditierung
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#542
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#176-200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301-400
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Programs
14
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Systemakkreditierung
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate25%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL95
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Early application is critical for non-EU students to facilitate visa processing; focus heavily on mathematics prerequisites for science tracks.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€3,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€10,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€3,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$75
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€13,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableDAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Baden-Württemberg-Stipendium
Avg Scholarship$3,900
Financial AidBAföG for eligible residents
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Physics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Biology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$58,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong; Integrated with Science City Ulm research parks
Industry Connections
BMWDaimlerContinentalNokia Bell Labs
Notable Alumni
Reiner Knizia, Sarah Wiener, Tanja Brühl
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Hochschulsport Ulm, University Gym, Climbing Walls
Student Clubs
45
Library Resources
Communication and Information Centre (kiz), Electronic journals access
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, SEMP, Global Exchange Program
Summer Programs
Available