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Innovative.Interdisciplinary.International.Since 1477
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Tübingen – At the Heart of Europe
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Tübingen – A “UniverCity”
Ø Founded in 1231Ø Approx. 85,000 inhabitants Ø Approx. 27,000 students
→ youngest age average Germany-wide
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Tübingen in Pictures
Photos: Friedhelm Albrecht / University of Tübingen
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Tübingen in Pictures
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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
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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
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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
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Tübingen in Pictures
© Henrik Dolle / Fotolia
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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
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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 €)
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International Exchange in Tübingen
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
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International Exchange in Tübingen
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
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Tübingen in Pictures
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Tübingen in Pictures – The Traditional Punt Boat Race in May!
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Tübingen in Pictures – The Traditional Punt Boat Race in May!
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Nici Sauer Sean HaworthExchange Coordinator Incoming Student Advisor
Phone: +49 7071 29 77733 Phone: +49 7071 29 77734nicole.sauer@uni- incoming@zv.uni-tuebingen.de 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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