Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:Ulm University

City:Ulm

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science / Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓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?yes

Can you give an example?I had a course that was worth 9 credits abroad and only 6 credits here, because it was recognized as a specific course at MU.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The biggest difference was probably the multiple work at home, but on the other hand there were no tests.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?There were some programs, but I specifically did not use them.

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:16000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?The subscription ticket in Germany was quite complicated.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook it yourself.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?I've seen better

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?There is an app directly from their transport company, but it is difficult to download without a German email account.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?mostly fine

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Cathedral and Botanical Garden

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Lindau and Switzerland

Share your best experience:The town of Lindau was very nice although I experienced a lot of rain there.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Car

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?View the dormitory facilities or accommodation.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Kitchen utensils

🥳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?Interesting experience, although not as significant as I expected in the introduction. The most difficult thing is to fit the semesters together.