From Abroad to Reutlingen

Founded as a weaving school in 1855 at the initiative of the entrepreneurs of the nineteenth century, the city of Reutlingen and the Kingdom of Württemberg, Reutlingen University has gradually developed from a state school of engineering to a university of applied sciences.

With our large campus, it is now one of the most renowned academic sites in Germany. Over time, it has expanded to include more and more disciplines and today offers an academic home to students of life sciences, business administration, computer science, engineering and design as its five faculties.

Both then and today, the university is characterized by its internationality. Even in its early days, it was highly popular with technicians from Germany and abroad. Today, the university is home to students from more than 80 nations and has had several double degree programs in its portfolio since the 1970s.

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1. Ethics & Sustainability: Climate change, resource scarcity and global injustice pose major challenges to the environment, the economy, society and health. We therefore specifically prepare our students to assume entrepreneurial responsibility for sustainability, climate protection with innovative solutions, and to act ethically - because the students of today help decide how we will live tomorrow.
2.  Equal Opportunity & Diversity: Diversity means the visibility and appreciation of all people, regardless of their origin, identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and age. At Reutlingen University, we have developed various concepts to ensure and express this very diversity.
3. Internationality & Reutlingen University: At Reutlingen University, a wide range of international and intercultural offers such as stays abroad, language courses and international collaborative projects are anchored in the curriculum. Intercultural competence and language skills are promoted through a range of measures, both on campus and through mobility abroad.

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Internationality is an integral part of our university life. Accordingly, Reutlingen University cooperates with more than 200 partner universities worldwide and approximately 20% of our students are from abroad. Every semester, many students also go abroad to study or do an internship. To facilitate all this, the Reutlingen International Office (RIO) supports them on their way with language courses, advice on finding the right partner university and much more.

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Reutlingen has a very active Student Life. Everyone at Reutlingen University is invited to join clubs, play sports, participate in events.

Stupa, our student parliament, invites everyone to participate in student life. Making sure student voices are heard and putting on some of the best events on campus. Everyone is welcome to get involved!

Students4Students is a buddy program for international students. Want a buddy to help you get integrated in Reutlingen? Students4Students pairs you with a student already familiar with the campus and the city. They help with any questions you may have and take you on excursions in the near by area! A great way to get to know the area and meet new people. Making friends for a life time.

Take advantage of all that Reutlingen has to offer. Check out our Student Life page to find out how to get involved! Click here!