Therefore RWU

With partners from the business world

"I wanted to go to a small University where you're not just a number. I like the region, 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 specific 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 in Formula Student. It's exciting to see the cars being created and to work on them. I was directly involved and was quickly able to take on responsibility. There is a lot of passion and team spirit behind it."

Sarah Schmuttermair 
Business Administration and Entrepreneurship

Studying in small groups

"I've learned to structure and motivate myself better. And if I ever need support, I can find it, whether through the student council or the professors, who we can always turn to. The fact that it's so manageable here makes it easy to find contacts. 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 have the feeling that I have an overview: Where is RWU, but also: who actually is RWU? It's not so anonymous and this is also reflected in the courses. The number of students is manageable and if you have a question, you're more likely to get in touch than if you had to do it in front of 300 people in the lecture hall."

Maren Fink
Business Administration and Management

Find friends for life

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

Fabio Bitzer
Business Informatics PLUS Teaching Post

Familiar 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 some really great new contacts. I joined the University initiative kreaktiv, the student consultancy, in my very first semester. I immediately felt at home there and made friends. Through my involvement, I learn something new every day, both professionally and personally. I gain insights into areas that are not currently on my timetable. Sometimes you don't even have to go to the huge universities just to prove yourself. I feel more comfortable when everything is a bit more personal and you get to see familiar faces again and again.

Saskia Teufel
Business Administration and Management

Cosmopolitan campus

"When I came to RWU a year and a half ago, I noticed two things straight 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 here from all kinds of countries and you can feel that. I'm always happy when I meet people from different cultural backgrounds. And it feels like everyone sticks together during your studies. You support each other and make sure that no one is left behind. It's a give and take."

Aniket Singh
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Different perspectives

"The special thing about the course for me is the mix of different professional groups from the social and healthcare sector, I benefit greatly from my fellow students and their experience from other areas, the view becomes "wider". But also from the lecturers, who manage to transfer a high scientific standard into practice."

Tabea Schmid
Social and Health Care Management

Seize opportunities

"I previously completed a University degree program. However, I always missed the practical relevance and often wondered how I could apply the theory in my everyday work. That's why I decided to start a second degree program at RWU. You get a lot of practical experience in the lectures and seminars and get to know the tools in practical exercises. I have the feeling that I can apply what I learn here. And that motivates me to learn more than just the university material. The course shows you the possibilities of what you can do later on. But you have to get to a point yourself and try things out to know which direction you want to go in later. Here at RWU, I can try things out and find out where I want to go later on."

Michelle Rizzo
Industrial Engineering

Successful as a team

"Before studying at RWU, I had already completed an apprenticeship. But studying was another step. I wanted to do something creative and try out studying in itself. Moving to a new city, meeting new people and experiencing something new. On the Media Design degree program, we spend most of our time working on projects. Above all, you learn to work in a team and to assess yourself properly: How do I manage my time? Do I take on too much or too little? You always end up with something cool. My highlight is seeing everyone's projects at the end of the semester and presenting my own project with a bit of pride."

Joshua Hemsuthipan
Media Design & Digital Design

Benefit from experience

"What I like most about RWU is the small, informal atmosphere. If you want to, 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 incredibly committed, who always have an open ear and are there to help and advise. The expertise we have at the faculty should not be underestimated. I rate the expertise from professional life as very high and you benefit from this as a student. Our lecturers have professional experience, they are not just theorists, they have practical experience. That has enormous added value."

Patrick Saft
Automotive Engineering

Create something new

"If you're looking for space to develop and try things out, you'll find it here. For me, such a space is HOME, our student makerspace. 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 have helped me grow. I have learned which things I enjoy and what I am intrinsically motivated for. I've learned to open myself up to new things and overcome my inhibitions. During my internship semester, I then realized that this can also be transferred to working life. Now I know that I want to get involved and take 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.

Over 9,000 students live and study in Weingarten and Ravensburg at RWU, University of Education Weingarten and DHBW: a real student network with a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. 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. Here you will find exactly the commitment that suits you. You can find an overview of all initiatives and groups here: Associations and projects.

Balance and exercise outside the lecture hall too

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

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 of Germany.

Would you prefer to gain international practical experience? No problem: RWU supports you in your search for a suitable position, in applying for an internship abroad or internship semester abroad and with questions about financing.

Springboard to the future

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

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

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

There for you

When you start your studies or are already in the middle of them, questions often arise that go beyond the lecture hall: Where can I live? What are the BAföG regulations? And what can I eat for lunch in the canteen? The Studierendenwerk Seezeit can help you with these and many other questions.

The Constituted Student Body represents your interests in the University committees. It also organizes 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 Center 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.

Stays abroad

If you would like to gain international experience during your studies at RWU, you can study abroad or do an internship abroad. This gives you the opportunity to spend one or two semesters at a University outside Germany. You can either study as an exchange student at one of our partner universities or look for a suitable University on your own as a Free Mover.

You can find more information on this and on applying to study or do an internship abroad on the page Out into the world.

Practical semester

During your internship semester, you can gain practical experience for your future career and put your theoretical knowledge into practice and deepen it. You will work in a company or organization where you will take on projects and provide support in day-to-day business. The internship semester also offers you the opportunity to network and make valuable contacts. You can work with experienced professionals in your field and gain valuable insights into the world of work. This can be of benefit to you later when looking for a job.

Every year in November, the career days of the RWU take place in November. More than 120 companies and institutions present themselves at the career days. This gives you the opportunity to find a company or institution for your future internship semester.

Language courses at the CLIC Center

Whether for a semester abroad, your future career or simply out of interest: At the CLIC Language Center at RWU, you can brush up on your language skills or discover new languages. The offer includes interdisciplinary courses in foreign languages and intercultural competence: In addition to "Professional English" as a compulsory subject, you can take other languages such as French, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese or Russian as electives. We also offer seminars on intercultural communication, which will prepare you optimally for international encounters in your studies and career.

University town Weingarten

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

Music and theater

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:

Cultural events Ravensburg

Cultural events Weingarten

A real highlight is the Umsonst & Draußen music festival at the outdoor pool in Weingarten. 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 at News and Dates or directly from the student councils.

Cinema

The campus cinema MoKi is organized by students of RWU and PH Weingarten. The film evenings take place in lecture hall NZ 042 in the Natural Science Center.
For just 2 euros admission, you not only get a film, but also a drink. Snacks and popcorn are available at student prices. To the current program of the Moki can be found here.

There's also plenty for movie lovers to discover off campus: In the arthouse cinema of the Linse cultural center regularly screens special films, sometimes outside the mainstream.

Places to be

These are venues in the region where there is always something going on:

Baienfurt Court Theater

Capuchin Creative Center Ravensburg

New Ravensburg Art Association

Ravensburg tithe barn

University sports

The university sports offer takes place in cooperation with the PH University of Education Weingarten and is organized by the PH. On the PH sports grounds with indoor swimming pool, gym, gymnastics hall, tennis courts and stadium behind the RWU main building, in the so-called Töbele, general university sports take place from Monday to Thursday from 6.00 pm to 10.30 pm. The activities on offer range from aerobics to soccer, karate, swimming and yoga. The instructors are students themselves and around 40% of students at both Universities take advantage of the free offer.

You can find information on the individual programs on our university sports page. University sport starts approx. 2 weeks after the start of lectures at RWU, as the University of Education starts its lectures later than RWU.

Sports activities in the region

Baths

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

Ice rink

• Ravensburg ice rink

Cycling and biking

• Flowtrail Weingarten

Sports clubs

• Ravensburg: Sports clubs
• Weingarten: Clubs

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 make a campfire with friends: everything is possible here. The Academic Sailing Club of the RWU even has its own fleet there.

If you prefer to travel on two wheels, you can cycle around 260 kilometers 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!