Uni-Tübingen

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:

Places of Civic Engagement

Student Initiatives

Also as a non-German speaker, you may participate in the following student initiatives:

BSH Student Initiative on Foreign and Security Politics
International students are welcome to join and contribute their perspectives! Non-German speakers will find the English presentations and pub nights most interesting.
Find out more about upcoming events on their website and the BSH instagram
Thursdays, 8:00 P.M. at Melanchthonstraße 36, Room 124

 

Chamber Choir Concerto Vocale
Join international singers, German language skills are no pre-condition!
There is an audition. Choral experience is required. We are looking for people with extensive choral experience.

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. 
You must get in touch by 29 April if you wish to join within the summer semester.

Mondays, 7:45 P.M., ESG-Schlatterhaus, Österbergstr. 2, near the bus stop Lustnauer Tor

 

Desierto Florido e. V.

(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.

 

Écondébat
l´économie en débat -  French-language discussions on a variety of interesting topics.

Open to all students who enjoy French-language conversations about current social issues.

Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. at Mohlstraße 36, Room E03

 

exceed e. V.
International students can enhance their study abroad experience through conference weekends or workshops and talks with corporate partners. 
Everyone who is motivated to get involved, take on responsibility, and make an impact together with others is welcome.
Tuesdays at 7 P.M., Nauklerstraße 6, Training Room ('Übungsraum') 10

 

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!
Tuesdays, 8:00 P.M. at Melanchthonstraße 36, Room 124

 

Junge Tübinger Tafel (Young Foodbank Tübingen)
Save food and fight for social justice! 
International students are warmly welcome!

 

Kupferblau

Campus Magazine Kupferblau – The student (online) magazine – neutral, independent, free
Step out of the “international bubble” and join the “International Section”! Students with limited German language skills are very welcome here: Editorial meetings are held in English, and articles—such as those about your own experiences—are also written in English.
Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse—just drop by!

 

UNICEF Student Initiative Tübingen

UNICEF - for every child.
International students are a common sight here: meetings and chats are held in English, and there are plenty of activities available for students who do not speak German!
Every second Wednesday starting from April 29, 2026 in SoSe 26, at Gmelinstraße 6, Training Room ('Übungsraum') 10

 

Vegan Student Initiative

Are events related to veganism close to your heart? Then join us—even with limited German language skills, you can make a difference!
Flexible meeting locations, best to contact via phone
+4917684949075
@tuebingen.vhg

 

Women in Business

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!
Thursdays, 7 P.M. at Mohlstraße 36, Room E02

 

Please find more information about the proceedings regarding accreditation of engagement in student initiatives on our website dedicated to this format.

External community partners

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.

Tübingen (Young) Foodbank

  • Help save food in Tübingen!

Female Fellows Tübingen

  • Work towards fempowerment

Science Shop Tübingen e. V.

  • Documenting and communicating scientific topics to the general public
  • Please contact

Europa macht Schule

  • Authentically present your country of origin in German classrooms!

 

For more information, please consider visiting our EngagemenTransfer website.

Courses including civic engagement

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!

CIVIS micro-programme Civic Engagement

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.

FAQ

How can I sign-up for my civic engagement in Tübingen?

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.

Do I have to speak German in order to participate?

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.

For how long should I be actively involved?

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.

Can I earn credit points for my 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.