Registration is possible all year long upon availability of places.
Limited partial financial support in the form of a reduction of the programme fee is available. The financial support is awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
The courses are designed for undergraduate students from all academic disciplines with a strong general interest in cultures, particularly in Europe and Germany. A very good command of English and the willingness to actively participate during course activities are required.
The Right to Disagree – Human Rights, Minority Rights and Freedom of Expression in Europe Today
This programme focuses on the importance of freedom of expression as a basic human right and as a core value of democratic societies in Europe today. The main questions include the following: How is freedom of expression under attack in Europe? What is populism and why is it a threat to democracy? What is the nature and intention of hate speech? How far should freedom of expression go? Courses will rely on various scientific perspectives to focus on the challenges that European societies face, especially populist parties and movements.
In addition to the academic programme, we offer all participants German language classes (for beginners [A1] and students who already possess some German skills [A1-A2]), an intercultural workshop that prepares participants for the very diverse setting in which all classes take place, a buddy programme that matches each participant with local students who offer support throughout each programme (and beforehand), and a rich and varied social programme that offers many opportunities to experience arts, culture, and local student life in one of Germany’s most historical university towns.
Registration is possible all year long upon availability of places.
Limited partial financial support in the form of a reduction of the programme fee is available. The financial support is awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
Participants must have a very good command of English to be able to follow the academic courses and participate in discussions.
Participants do not have to have any prior knowledge of German.
For participants with a higher German language level (B1 to C1), we will offer the possibility of independently carrying out project work (or similar) in German.
Accommodation will be arranged by the T-IES programme and is covered by the programme fee. Tübingen is a university town with a large number of students, and the availability of rooms in student dormitories is very limited.
Depending on availability, students will either be accommodated in an apartment, with a host family, in a student shared flat, or in a student dorm. They will either have their own room or share it with one other programme participant. Kitchens and bathrooms will be used jointly.
Participants will receive a "Mensa card" for use in every university canteen and cafeteria.
Prices in the student dining hall vary from 3.10 EUR to 5 EUR per meal.
Innovative. Interdisciplinary. International. Since 1477.
These have been the University of Tübingen’s guiding principles in research and teaching ever since it was founded. With this long tradition, the University of Tübingen is one of the most respected universities in Germany. Recently, its institutional strategy was once again successfully selected for funding in the Excellence Initiative sponsored by the German federal and state governments, making Tübingen one of Germany’s eleven universities distinguished with that title of excellence. Tübingen has also proven its status as a leading research university in many national and international competitions. In key rankings, Tübingen is listed among the best universities for the Humanities and Social Sciences as well as for Science and Medicine.
With its broad spectrum of subjects, the University of Tübingen provides a wealth of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. And such cooperation extends beyond the university and around the world. The University of Tübingen has joint research projects at all levels with other institutions of higher education, with research institutes, and with industry.
The university’s excellence in research offers students optimal study conditions, online or in person, combined with the opportunity to emphasise individual interests along the way. The attractive study environment is reinforced by many additional services, such as the language centre, interdisciplinary lectures in the "Studium Generale", and the state-of-the-art university library.
The university motto speaks for itself: "attempto – I dare!"
Young, colourful, and delightfully picturesque
Tübingen is a very lively university town with 85,000 inhabitants, 29,000 of them students. The picturesque town centre features charming narrow streets and small houses from the Middle Ages. Its historic charm and attractive position on the Neckar River offer a high quality of life whether your are studying, working, or taking a break. Being so close to nature and surrounded by forests and hills makes Tübingen very special.
Located in the heart of Europe
Located in Baden-Württemberg, a southern German region with strong European traditions, Tübingen is equally close to both Strasbourg (France), the seat of the European Parliament, and Frankfurt, the seat of the European Central Bank. The nearby Stuttgart airport serves most international destinations, putting Tübingen just a few hours away from European cities like Paris, London, or Prague.
Close to Stuttgart – a high-tech region
Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, can be reached in only 30 minutes by train. With over five million inhabitants, the Stuttgart metropolitan region is one of the biggest in Germany. Stuttgart lies in a valley, and it only takes an hour to reach the Black Forest. Home to companies such as Bosch, Daimler, and Porsche, it has been a centre of technological innovation for over a century. Stuttgart has very good train connections, putting it just a few hours away from Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg.
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