Studying in Ulm combines a university with a university of applied sciences and a separate student services organisation on the Danube. Anyone enrolled here pays, in addition to the university fees, the fee to the student services organisation (Studierendenwerk) Ulm, whose amount is set out in a fee regulation. This guide gives these rates with their validity, the rents of one residence and the items that cannot be verified.
Short answer: Ulm University lists a total of 192.00 euros for winter semester 2026/27: 80.00 euros administrative fee, 92.00 euros student services organisation and 20.00 euros student body (page WS 2026/2027, retrieved October 2026). The re-registration period runs from 10 July to 10 August. At the Technical University of Ulm the student services fee is 87.00 euros according to the fee schedule of 18 December 2025. A room at the Gutenbergstraße 6 residence costs 387 to 502 euros per month according to the DAAD (undated).
Key points at a glance
- The student services fee at Ulm University is 92.00 euros per semester, valid from 1 September 2026. It therefore applies to winter semester 2026/27.
- At the Technical University of Ulm it is 87.00 euros. Check which university has enrolled you.
- The administrative fee of 80.00 euros and the student body fee of 20.00 euros are listed on the Ulm University page for winter semester 2026/27 (retrieved October 2026). That page does not list a semester ticket.
- Dormitory rooms at Gutenbergstraße 6 cost 387 to 502 euros per month depending on type, according to the DAAD dormitory finder, which gives no status date.
- Ulm University gives living costs of about 950 euros per month in an information sheet for embassies (winter semester 2026/27, undated).
What do you pay per semester in Ulm?
The fee regulation of the Studierendenwerk Ulm sets the rates for the universities in its area. The amounts apply uniformly per semester, with no difference by type of semester. The legal basis is the Studierendenwerksgesetz, the act on student services organisations.
| University | Student services fee per semester | Valid from |
|---|---|---|
| Ulm University | 92.00 euros | 1 September 2026 |
| Technical University of Ulm | 87.00 euros | 1 September 2026 |
| University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd | 82.00 euros | 1 September 2026 |
| Aalen University of Applied Sciences | 82.00 euros | 1 September 2026 |
| DHBW Heidenheim | 72.00 euros | 1 September 2026 |
The student services fee is only one part of what you pay at university. Ulm University also names, in its information for embassies, tuition fees of 1,500 euros per semester for international students from non-EU countries, and mentions administrative fees without an amount. According to the document, this figure applies explicitly to students from non-EU countries; exceptions and individual cases are clarified by the university. No total for administrative fees, student body fee and ticket is stated, as there is no verified basis for one.
Calculation example (assumption: you are enrolled at Ulm University, semester of six months): 92.00 euros divided by six gives about 15.33 euros per month for the student services fee alone.
What do dormitories in Ulm cost?
The Studierendenwerk Ulm has published a brochure on its residence houses, but it dates from winter semester 2024 and is too old for current prices. The DAAD dormitory finder for the student residence at Gutenbergstraße 6 serves as an orientation. The page gives no date.
| Room type (Gutenbergstraße 6) | Rent per month |
|---|---|
| Single room in a 4 to 6 person shared flat | 387 euros |
| Single room with own bathroom in a 9 to 13 person shared flat | 427 euros |
| Single room in a 2 person shared flat, accessible | 442 euros |
| Small apartment with own bathroom | 461 euros |
| Large apartment | 502 euros |
Calculation example (assumption: single room in a 4 to 6 person shared flat at 387 euros, student services fee of 15.33 euros per month, 30 euros for the canteen (Mensa), and health and long-term care insurance of 142.96 euros for under 23s without children): together about 575 euros per month, before administrative fees, ticket and study materials. Ulm University puts overall living costs at about 950 euros per month. The figure comes from a document for the winter semester 2026/27 without a date and serves as an orientation.
No verified rents are stated for the private market in Ulm. Our guide Affordable student housing: strategy, portals and costs shows how to compare offers.
Which health insurance do you need as a student in Ulm?
In Ulm the rules of statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) for students apply, whether you study at the university or at the Technical University. The additional contribution (Zusatzbeitrag) of your health insurer determines the exact amount.
| Item | Calculation | Euros per month | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic contribution for health insurance | 855 times 10.22 percent | 87.38 | GKV-Spitzenverband, January 2026 |
| Additional contribution, average | 855 times 2.9 percent | 24.80 | Federal Ministry of Health (BMG), 2026 |
| Long-term care insurance, basic | 855 times 3.6 percent | 30.78 | GKV-Spitzenverband, January 2026 |
| Long-term care insurance from 23, childless | 855 times 4.2 percent | 35.91 | GKV-Spitzenverband, January 2026 |
The assessment base of 855 euros comes from the BAföG needs assessment for students who do not live with their parents (§ 236 SGB V, valid since October 2024). The totals assume an additional contribution of 2.9 percent (assumption). Under 23 without children, that makes 142.96 euros per month; from 23 without children, 148.09 euros.
The obligation ends at the end of the semester in which you turn 30 (§ 5 SGB V, status January 2026). You can find an overview of the routes in our guide PKV or GKV as a Student: Which Option Fits Your Situation. A personal assessment is possible through how we work (in German).
Which universities are there in Ulm and what does that mean for you?
In Ulm you study either at Ulm University or at the Technical University of Ulm. Both fall within the area of the Studierendenwerk Ulm and differ in fee by five euros per semester. The Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences appears in the fee regulation in connection with joint degree programmes.
The student services organisation Ulm is responsible for dormitories, canteens and advice on social benefits. Ask there about places and application deadlines.
How do you get around Ulm affordably?
Set the price of the semester ticket separately as soon as your university publishes it. Also check whether the Germany ticket (Deutschlandticket) is cheaper for you. Tips are in our guide Cheap Travel as a Student: Tips for a Small Budget.
Which funding can you use in Ulm?
If you study in Ulm and meet the requirements, you receive BAföG (federal student financial aid, Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz) at the same rates as everywhere else. The maximum for students under 25 living away from home is 855 euros, made up of 475 euros basic needs allowance and 380 euros housing allowance (status January 2026).
The loan makes up half and is interest-free. The standard repayment rate is 130 euros per month (according to the German Student Services Association, status January 2026). Our guide BAföG 2026: Eligibility, Amount and Repayment Explained explains the application and the deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the student services fee in Ulm?
92.00 euros at Ulm University and 87.00 euros at the Technical University of Ulm, per semester and valid from 1 September 2026 according to the fee regulation of 18 December 2025.
Is the semester ticket included?
No. The semester ticket is not part of the student services fee. Set its price separately as soon as your university publishes it.
Do I also pay if I am enrolled at two universities?
The fee regulation governs this. Ask the student administration which rate applies to your situation before you pay.
Where can I find current dormitory prices?
At the Studierendenwerk Ulm. The brochure on the residence houses dates from winter semester 2024, so confirm prices on the current page or directly with the student services organisation.
How long does student health insurance last?
Until the end of the semester in which you turn 30 (§ 5 SGB V, status January 2026). An overview is provided by PKV or GKV as a Student: Which Option Fits Your Situation.
What to do now
- Check which university has enrolled you and take the matching rate from the table.
- Ask the Studierendenwerk Ulm about current dormitory rents and deadlines.
- Obtain the administrative fees, student body fee and ticket from your university and enter them in your budget.
- Check your BAföG entitlement against the current rates.
Related
- Budget Planning for Students: A Monthly Plan in 3 Steps
- BAföG application: deadlines, documents and steps (in German)
- Cheap Travel as a Student: Tips for a Small Budget
- Studying in Stuttgart: Costs, Semester Fee and Housing 2026
Sources: Ulm University, study fees WS 2026/2027 (retrieved October 2026, page); Studierendenwerk Ulm, fee regulation of 18 December 2025 (valid from 1 September 2026); DAAD dormitory finder, student residence Gutenbergstraße 6 (undated, accessed October 2026); Ulm University, information for the embassy 2026 (undated, relates to winter semester 2026/27); § 236 SGB V, assessment base; German Student Services Association, BAföG FAQ (as of January 2026); GKV-Spitzenverband, fact sheet on calculation figures 2026 (as of 1 January 2026).
Stand: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
