Therefore RWU

With partners from the economy

"I preferred to go to a small university where you are not just a number. I like the region, the Lake Constance and the proximity to the mountains and also Ravensburg-Weingarten. It's not too big, not too much, you can get everywhere easily by bike. During our studies, we work a lot in groups, on concrete projects, with partners directly from industry - simply very practical. The team spirit is great and the direct feedback is also good for self-confidence. Beyond the timetable, there are many opportunities to think outside the box and broaden your own perspective. I have learned a lot through my involvement with Formula Student. It's exciting to see the cars being built and to work on them. I was directly involved and could quickly take on responsibility. There's a lot of passion and team spirit behind it."

Sarah Schmuttermair
Business Administration and Entrepreneurship

Study in small groups

"I have learned to structure and motivate myself better. And if I ever need support, I can find it whether through the student council or from the professors who we can always turn to. Because it is so manageable here, it is easy to find contact persons. I like the fact that the university is not so big. I think the location is great with the old buildings and the basilica. I feel like I have the overview: Where is RWU, but also: who actually is RWU? It's not so anonymous and that also shows in the events. The number of students is manageable and if you have a question, you're more likely to ask than if you had to do it in front of 300 people in a lecture hall."

Maren Fink
Business Administration and Management

Find friends for life

"A lot has already happened since I started studying. A lot of hustle and bustle but nice hustle and bustle that I already like to think back on. My start to my studies wasn't necessarily smooth but I quickly had support. I met the best people here, discovered my love for climbing and also made friends through it. It's a family environment here, you're immediately in the green. Everything is close by: The Alps for snowboarding or to take a vacation."

Fabio Bitzer
Business Informatics PLUS

Family atmosphere

"It's always a challenge to meet new people when you come to a new environment. I started my studies during the pandemic and despite everything I was able to make really great new contacts. In my very first semester, I joined the university initiative kreaktiv, the student consultancy. I felt right at home there and made friends. I learn more every day, both professionally and personally, through this commitment. I get insights into areas that are not currently on my timetable. Sometimes you don't even have to go to the huge unis just to prove something to yourself. I feel more comfortable when everything is a bit more personal and you always get to see familiar faces."

Saskia Teufel
Business Administration and Management

Cosmopolitan campus

"When I came to RWU a year and a half ago, two things struck me right away: The nature around Weingarten and the international atmosphere that prevails on campus. The people here at RWU are cosmopolitan and open-minded. There are so many students from all kinds of countries here and you can feel that. I myself am always happy when I meet people with different cultural backgrounds. And it feels like everyone sticks together in their studies. You support each other and make sure that no one is left behind. It's a give and take.".

Aniket Singh
Eletrical Engineering and Information Technology

Verschiedene Perspektiven

"Das Besondere am Studium ist für mich die Mischung verschiedener Berufsgruppen aus dem Sozial- & Gesundheitswesen, ich profitiere sehr von meinen Komiliton*innen und deren Erfahrungen aus anderen Bereichen, der Blick wird "weiter". Aber auch von den Dozentinnen und Dozenten, denen es gelingt einen hohen wissenschaftlichen Standard in die Praxis zu transferieren."

Tabea Schmid
Management im Sozial- & Gesundheitswesen 

Seize opportunities

"I previously completed a university degree. However, I always lacked practical relevance and often wondered how I could apply the theory in everyday work. That's why I decided to start a second degree at RWU. You get a lot of practice here in the lectures and seminars and you get to know the tools concretely in exercises. I have the feeling that I can apply what I learn here. And that motivates me to also learn something independently beyond the university material. Studying shows you the possibilities of what you can do later. But you have to get to a point yourself and try things out to know what direction you want to go in later. Here at RWU, I can try myself out and figure out where I want to go later."

Michelle Rizzo
Industrial Engineering

Successful as a team

"Before I started studying at RWU, I had already completed an apprenticeship. But studying was another step. I wanted to do something creative and try out studying itself. Move to a foreign city, meet new people and experience something new. In the media design program, we spend most of our time working on projects. That's when you learn how to work in a team and how to assess yourself: How do I allocate my time? Do I take on too much or too little? In the end, something cool always comes out of it. My highlight at the end of the semester is seeing everyone's projects and presenting your own project with a bit of pride."

Joshua Hemsuthipan
Media Design & Digital Design

Benefit from experience

"What I like most about RWU is its smallness, its family atmosphere. If you want, you can get to know everyone here. If you want to get involved, you have the opportunity to help shape the university. We have professors who are unbelievably committed who always have an open ear and are available with advice and support. The expertise we have in the faculty is not to be underestimated. I consider the competence from professional life to be very great and you benefit from that as a student. Our lecturers have professional experience, are not just theoreticians, but come from the field. That has enormous added value."

Patrick Saft
Automotive Engineering

Create new

"If you're looking for space to develop and try things out, you'll find it here. For me, HOME, our student makerspace, is such a space. Here, it's all about using creativity to create something new, to acquire knowledge and to learn. Together with the other students, this creates experiences outside of teaching that I have grown from. I have learned which things I enjoy what I am intrinsically motivated for. I have learned to open up to new things and to overcome my inhibitions. During my internship semester, I realized that this can also be transferred to my working life. Now I know I want to get involved and take some risks.

Anton Gres
Electrical Engineering and Embedded Systems

Colorful university life

Studying means more than just lectures and exams. A university is a place where you can develop, try out new things and find your own path. A lively environment full of new impressions, ideas and friendships. It's not for nothing that they say that your time at university is the time of your life.

At RWU you have the opportunity to discover new things and step out of your comfort zone. There are also numerous offers outside the timetable to make your studies richer. So: try things out, rediscover yourself, find out what suits you and where you want to go.

More than 9,000 students live and study in Weingarten and Ravensburg at RWU, PH and DHBW: A real student network with a wide range of leisure and cultural activities.

Take part. Try it out. Grow.

Discover new things and develop yourself in the process

What would your studies be without the people who accompany you along the way? Many students at RWU are involved in student initiatives and university groups this not only creates friendships, but also valuable experiences for life. Whether it's Formula Student, where you plan and build racing cars together, or BuntPLUS, a group that campaigns for LGBTQIA+ rights. You'll find exactly the right commitment for you here. You can find an overview of all initiatives and groups here: Associations and Projects.

Balance and exercise even outside the lecture theatre

Learning needs balance and exercise not only helps your body, but also your mind. Together with Weingarten University of Applied Sciences, RWU offers a free university sports program. From aerobics to football, karate, swimming and volleyball, there is something for everyone.

Learn languages at the CLIC Centre

Whether for a semester abroad, your future career or simply out of interest: At the CLIC Language Center, you can brush up on your language skills or discover new languages. In addition to English, French and Spanish, you can also find courses in Turkish, Japanese and Russian here.

RWU Worldwide

Whether Canada, Australia or Finland: with partner universities in over 30 countries, RWU gives you the chance to gain valuable experience abroad.

As an exchange student, you can spend one or two semesters at one of our partner universities outside Germany.

Would you prefer to gain international practical experience? No problem: RWU will help you find a suitable position, apply for an internship abroad or a practical semester abroad and answer any questions you may have about funding.

Springboard to the future

Practice early! The Career Service supports you in making a successful start to your professional life. The programme covers almost everything to do with your career from career guidance to job applications and application training. 

Do you have a brilliant idea during your studies? The GROW Lab you will find the space to develop your ideas, organise workshops and start collaborations.

The startup centre LAB4DTE accompanies you on your way to founding a company from the initial idea to the start-up. You can test and develop your ideas in the adjoining innovation lab. Modern applications and tools in the fields of artificial intelligence, 3D sensor technology, Internet of Things and business intelligence are available to you. Drop in 2 start up!

There for you

When you start your degree programme or are already in the middle of it, questions often arise that go beyond the lecture hall: Where can I live? What are the BAföG regulations? And what is actually on offer in the canteen at lunchtime? The Seezeit Student Union can help you with these and many other questions.

The Student Body represents your interests in the university committees. It also organises cultural, social and sporting events for students.

Sometimes not everything goes according to plan in your studies or in life around you. The Psychotherapeutic Counseling Centre of the Studierendenwerk Seezeit supports you in difficult times free of charge and confidentially.

There are special offers for international students to make your start in Weingarten easier. Click here for the support services.

Last but not least: Our University cat Fräulein Luise often roams the main building. She creates a relaxed atmosphere when studying, especially when she lies on the table purring and enjoys being stroked. Petting animals is known to help combat stress! 

University city Weingarten

Weingarten has been an official university city since 2021, with over 7,000 young people studying at the two universities RWU and PH. In the neighbouring town of Ravensburg, there are around 2,200 more students at the DHBW. So there is a lot on offer. You soon realise: there's a lot going on here! Whether it's music, theatre, cinema, culture or sport. You'll find a varied leisure programme that suits you and is fun.

Music and theatre

Just say ‘Last Call for Culture’ at the box office and show your student ID: You'll get remaining tickets for municipal events in Ravensburg and Weingarten for just 3 euros!

You can find all participating events here:

Kultur-Veranstaltungen Ravensburg

Kultur-Veranstaltungen Weingarten

The Umsonst & Draußen music festival at the outdoor pool in Weingarten is a real highlight. And the best thing is: as the name suggests, admission is completely free!

Nightlife

Two real classics among the student pubs are the Hoki and the Alibi. Here you not only get cheap drinks, but also regular cool events and parties.

There are also student parties throughout the semester, such as the XXL Party, the Mensa Party, the Physikerfest, the Letzte Tanke and many more. You can find the current dates on our website under News and Dates News and Dates or directly from the student councils.

Cinema

The MoKi campus cinema is organised by RWU and PH Weingarten students. The film evenings take place in lecture hall NZ 042 in the Natural Science Centre.
For just 2 euros admission, you not only get a film, but also a drink. Snacks and popcorn are available at student prices. Click here for the current Moki programme.

There's also plenty for film lovers to discover off campus: The arthouse cinema at the Linse cultural centre regularly shows special films, sometimes outside the mainstream.

Places to be

Das sind Veranstaltungsorte in der Region, wo immer etwas los ist: 

Baienfurt Court Theatre

Ravensburg Capuchin Creative Centre

New Ravensburg Art Association

Ravensburg tithe barn

Lake Constance and the Alps

Lake Constance is only about 25 minutes by train from Weingarten, perfect for warm days! Whether you want to swim, windsurf, sail or simply have a campfire with friends: everything is possible here. The RWU Academic Sailing Club even has its own fleet there.

If you prefer to travel on two wheels, you can cycle around 260 kilometres around the entire lake on the Lake Constance cycle path through Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

And if you're drawn to the mountains: The Alps are close by. Whether hiking, climbing or skiing. Here you will find great trails, magnificent views and snow-covered slopes. Perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway!

Sporting activities in the region

Swimming pools

• Ravensburg: Indoor swimming pool, Flappach bathing lake
• Weingarten: Indoor pool, Outdoor pool Nessenreben

Ice rink

• Ravensburg ice rink

Cycling and biking

• Weingarten flow trail

Sports clubs

• Ravensburg: Sports clubs
• Weingarten: Clubs

Application

You are already sure and have a goal in mind? Then it's just a few more steps to your completed application to RWU. An overview of the application process, answers to the most frequently asked questions and a direct link to the RWU application portal can be found on our application page.

You're not quite sure yet which study program is really for you? Then let us advise you personally and individually. Our Central Student Advisory Service can help you with an individual consultation appointment.

Do you already have your eye on a course of study and specific questions about it? Then the Student Advisory Service is the right one for you. Every degree program has its own student advisor. Sometimes they are other students, sometimes the deans, but all of them can give you an authentic impression of the subject of your choice.

FAQ

Before you start your studies, you will have many questions, and during your time at RWU, new ones will keep coming up. You are not alone with most of them. You can often find the answers in the FAQ on our homepage.

If you don't find what you are looking for there, the staff of our Student Service are there for you. The Student Service is responsible for questions regarding the organization of your studies, such as re-registration, exams, recognition of achievements, applications, and questions regarding BAföG.

Equal opportunities in studies

We want you to make the most of your potential at RWU. We want to accompany you on this path. In doing so, we are aware that life circumstances are just as diverse as our students themselves. That's why equal opportunity is an important issue at RWU.

RWU is certified as a family-friendly university. Special arrangements are in place to meet the needs of students with children or with caregiving responsibilities. Further information can be found here.

Appreciation, diversity and family-friendliness are part of our mission statement. We want to be a university where everyone can feel comfortable, develop freely and feel safe. For us, it doesn't matter where you come from, what you believe or who you love.

If you ever feel discriminated against, please contact the appropriate person. You can find contacts here.