Information for International Students in Tübingen
Your Path into Civic Engagement in Tübingen
We warmly welcome you at the University of Tübingen!
Here at the sub-section of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, we support students in integrating their civic engagement into their academic studies. Therefore, we provide a variety of creditable programs, in which students may volunteer. For international CIVIS students, especially the following programs may be of interest:
Also as a non-German speaker, you may participate in the following student initiatives:
BSH Student Initiative on Foreign and Security Politics
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Chamber Choir Concerto Vocale For the summer term 2026, we are still looking for tenors and basses; you could also join as an alto, but the soprano section is full. Mondays, 7:45 P.M., ESG-Schlatterhaus, Österbergstr. 2, near the bus stop Lustnauer Tor
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(Blooming Desert) - Supporting social projects in Latin America and organizing cultural events in Germany. Open to all students interested in Latin America. Especially Spanish-speakers will find the bilingual website and events useful.
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Écondébat Open to all students who enjoy French-language conversations about current social issues. Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. at Mohlstraße 36, Room E03
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We, the student group Effective Altruism Tübingen, are part of a global network that explores how to use our resources as rationally and cost-effectively as possible to make the world a better place and help as many sentient beings as possible. Our topics range from fundamental ideas in moral philosophy to practical questions such as effective giving and career planning. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Willhelmstraße 22
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Faktor14 Magazine
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Junge EuropäerInnen e. V. Tübingen (Young Europeans association Tübingen) A nonpartisan political youth organization dedicated to a strong Europe. You can get involved even if you don’t speak German! Especially interesting for Erasmus students: Once you return to your home university, you can often continue your involvement with the local JEF chapter!
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Junge Tübinger Tafel (Young Foodbank Tübingen)
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Campus Magazine Kupferblau – The student (online) magazine – neutral, independent, free
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UNICEF Student Initiative Tübingen UNICEF - for every child.
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Are events related to veganism close to your heart? Then join us—even with limited German language skills, you can make a difference!
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Interested in female empowerment, learning new skills, and networking? Then join Women in Business! International students can make a difference as members—even with limited German language skills—and bring fresh perspectives to the table!
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Please find more information about the proceedings regarding accreditation of engagement in student initiatives on our website dedicated to this format.
You may also get involved at one of our local community partners. In this case, please consider also attending EngagemenTransfer or the CIVIS micro-programme Civic Engagement.
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For more information, please consider visiting our EngagemenTransfer website.
The Transdisciplinary Course Program (TCP) regularly offers English-speaking courses, which include civic engagement activities. In the responding course descriptions, have a look at the recommendation section stating that this course is creditable for the certificate Civic Engagement or the micro-programme Civic Engagement.
Of course, the TCP also includes other English-speaking courses. Just explore the course program yourself!
Only for CIVIS students!
This micro-programme is a transdisciplinary supplement for students of all subjects and degrees of the CIVIS-Universities. It is organized by the Transdisciplinary Course Program (TCP) subsection in cooperation with the University of Bucharest and the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Hence, you will have the opportunity to participate not only in courses in Tübingen, but also in those in Bucharest and Madrid - usually in English and online.
If you wish to learn more about this exciting format, please visit our website dedicated to the micro-programme Civic Engagement.
This largely depends on where you want to get involved. As a rule of thumb, please first try to contact the initiative or external community partner via their contact details, stating your interest in getting involved in their work. Most of the time, you will find the contact details on their website or Facebook page.
No, not necessarily. Especially the student initiatives and community partners, who are listed on this page, are open to international students, whose command of German is very basic. Being able to speak English, will certainly be an assett.
There is no fixed duration, as it depends on your interest and duration of stay at Tübingen. If you would like to participate also after your stay at Tübingen, talk to the initiative or the external community partner, if this is possible.
For crediting your civic engagement in the framework of one of our programs, please consult the respective websites of EngagemenTransfer or the CIVIS micro-programme Civic Engagement.
Yes, you may earn credit points. EngagemenTransfer as well as the CIVIS micro-programme Civic Engagement offer this possibility. Please consult the respective websites.