Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:Ludwigsburg University of Education

City:Ludwigsburg

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Education / Department of Special and Inclusive Education

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?What surprised me most was the different form/energy of the local classes. The subjects are very discussion based, the lecturers appeal to teamwork, creativity, ideas and student opinions.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, for the first 2 weeks of the semester we attended an orientation program where we learned about many beneficial clubs, places. Staff and volunteers helped us fill out all the necessary paperwork and gave us a tour of the campus.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:10000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Expensive public transport tickets, the best option is to buy a DeutschlandTicket, which is a bit expensive.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Very good prices and a selection of refreshments in the University mensa.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?VVS or DB applications or more or less every public transport stop has modern machines.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Ludwigsburg Palace, Ludwigsburg Square, Favoritepark located just behind the school (fallow deer, other animals, castle).

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Esslingen
Tübingen
Heidelberg
Stuttgart
Strasbourg (France)

Share your best experience:A medieval-style Christmas market in the traditional town of Esslingen.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Bus
Car

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Czech delicacies

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Totally unique experience.