Ulm University was founded in 1967. An attractive and seminal course catalogue, high standard of education, internationality, interdisciplinarity and top-level innovative research have become trademarks of Ulm University.

Ulm University is being funded in battery research by the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments.

Over 10,000 students receive thorough education and support in 4 faculties. The Faculties of Medicine, Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Economics and Engineering, Computer Sciences and Psychology offer more than 60 study programmes, some of them taught in English. Internationally, Ulm University stands out with its particularly comprehensive support for international students.

Continuing academic education offers qualifications for working professionals. Modularised master’s programmes teach specialised skills as well as management know how, research expertise and leadership skills. Their didactic concept is based on actual results from teaching and learning research.

Ulm University is a green campus university and belongs to a dynamic region with a strong economy. The University is an important driving force behind the Science City of Ulm and partner in numerous cooperations with industry, economy and other institutions on a regional, national and international level.

Ulm University dedicates itself to 12 strategic research topics, most of which are interdisciplinary. Important research fields are the life sciences and medicine, bio-, nano- and energy materials, financial services and their mathematical methods as well as information, communication and quantum technologies.

The Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2017 rated Ulm University best German university under 50 years and among the top 10 worldwide.