Studying part-time: Care information – an overview
Student parents can apply to study part-time. This means the deadlines specified in the course and examination regulations can be extended if required (Course and Examination Regulations Part A(5), 7 f). Naturally this also applies if you are obliged to care for relatives or if you have limitations due to a disability. It is our goal to provide the greatest possible flexibility for students with family responsibilities. An appropriate study plan should be created with the relevant program adviser and approved by the board of examiners. Required practical components of the degree course can also be done part-time, in cooperation with the responsible Internship Office.
You can de-register from your examinations if your child falls ill.
The same applies for those with care responsibilities and those with disabilities.
Information for student parents on parental leave can be found in the guidelines (the document is only available on the THU intranet).
Sabbatical semester:
Students may apply to take a sabbatical, if, for example, they are unable to attend classes due to the impending birth of a child and subsequently caring for a newborn baby.
Career support:
Seminars on job applications, voice training, mentoring as well as the opportunity to acquire additional qualifications while studying: in languages, business studies and technical skills which are not included in your course.
Supporting young talent:
Annual participation in Girls' Day: www.girls-day.de
Program for female school pupils:
Jugend forscht (German youth science competition): www.innovationsregion-ulm.de
WiMINT-AG maths tutorial: kommunikation@thu.de
School holiday childcare for the children of students and employees at Ulm University of Applied Sciences:
Information for parents at Ulm University of Applied Sciences with school-age and preschool children.
In cooperation with Ulm University, Ulm University of Applied Sciences offers a range of school holiday childcare for school-age and preschool children.
We want to help ensure you have the childcare you need in the school holidays, and hope this will help make your life easier.
Click here for an overview of school holiday childcare available for all Ulm University of Applied Sciences members.
Breast feeding and family room:
At the Prittwitzstrasse campus, room F027 (room F011 from 2020) is available for students and staff for breastfeeding and as a family room.
It is equipped with a breastfeeding chair, a breastfeeding cushion and a baby changing table. Couches and a sink are also available. In Prittwitzstraße, room F011 is available to students and staff as a nursing and family room, equipped with a couch, a small office corner, toys and a fold-up changing table. A sink and hygiene products are also available.
Keys can be rented on a daily basis by all university members from the Info Center in room E10 by calling 0731 96537 504.
Psychosocial Support:
Ulm Students' Union offers courses and consultations for all students at Ulm University of Applied Sciences. The Students' Psychosocial Support Center (PBS) can provide individual advice on learning difficulties, fear of examinations and also for personal problems and difficulties in your studies or everyday life.
The consultations are free of charge and confidential.
https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/beratung-betreuung/psychosoziale-beratung/
The Pregnancy and Family Planning Support Center also provides help with finding accommodation, childcare, visits to government offices and social and financial help during pregnancy. (www.schwangerschaftsfragen.de)
