Tübingen is one of the most beautiful and traditional university towns in southern Germany. The cityscape is characterised by colourful, narrow houses sitting along the Neckar River, the medieval town centre and narrow alleys which attract tourists and students alike. The students also make the city statistically one of the youngest in Germany – which means there’s always something happening.
The two local higher education institutions could not be more different. While the University of Tübingen covers a very broad range of subjects with more than 200 degree programmes and has over 28,000 students, the University for Church Music (Hochschule für Kirchenmusik der Evangelischen Landeskirche in Württemberg) is very small and highly specialised with less than 30 students. As a university rich in tradition and known for its top-level research, the University of Tübingen also attracts many international students. Together, the students create a particularly young and international attitude to life in this Swabian city, which contrasts harmoniously with the lovingly restored medieval town centre.
In the picturesque old town, you will not only find lively or cosy cafés and bars, you can also go shopping. The shops, galleries and specialist stores have everything you need – and not in a faceless shopping centre somewhere outside of town, but right in the middle of the historic half-timbered setting. That makes a leisurely shopping trip even more fun!
Since Tübingen is very popular with students, it can be difficult to find a flat or room in the city at the beginning of the semester. The best thing to do is to ask your higher education institution if there are any support services available.
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