Welcome! Tübingen University is open to the world, with around 1000 international researchers and more than 3,600 international students. Below you can find information and services to help you get started in Tübingen.
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We support you before and during your stay at our university. International academics are welcome to talk to us about any non-academic and/or practical matters.
We encourage the exchange of ideas. The College of Fellows enables our international researchers to network and discuss current research topics with others from different disciplines.
Our job offers Check out our current job offers for academics. Learn more
Scholarships There are many forms of funding and scholarships that you can use to support your research at the University of Tübingen. Find out about the options and get advice here. Learn more
“Funding your research in Germany” brochure Are you planning an academic career in Germany? Produced by the Research in Germany initiative, which is funded by the German government, this brochure offers an insight into the possibilities. Learn more
For professors Help to shape the future of the university as a professor. The appointment process is in line with the importance of this role. We explain what is involved in this process, the criteria and how long it takes here. Learn more
“The German Research Landscape” brochure Produced by the Research in Germany initiative, which is funded by the German government, this brochure offers initial insights into the research landscape. Learn more
For professors Professorships at German universities are paid in accordance with the “W-Besoldung” salary scale (W1, W2 or W3). This varies depending on the federal state. Individual remunerations comprise the basic salary (graded depending on experience) and additional variable salary components. Learn more
For employees What are TV-L E13 and TV-L E14? They stand for salary scale levels. As an employee of the University of Tübingen you work for the federal state’s public services. So your salary is set in a transparent way. You can find out about the salary scale (TV-L E) and related salaries here. Learn more
For professors As a rule, professors are engaged as public servants. You can read about the benefits for your social insurance, health insurance and pension here. Learn more
For employees As an employee in Germany you enjoy many benefits: here are a few of the main ones.
Health insurance As a rule, if you are a university employee you must have health insurance. This gives you access to a wide range of health services. Learn more
Retirement pension If you are a university employee you contribute to the German pension insurance scheme. This allows you to build up an entitlement to a pension when you retire. Learn more
Unemployment insurance If you are a university employee you contribute to the unemployment insurance scheme. If the worst happens, you can receive approx. 60% of your salary for up to 12 months in the first year of unemployment. Learn more
Maternity protection, parental leave, family allowance The family receives special protection from the German state. If you work in Germany you are entitled to various benefits to help you combine family life and work. Learn more
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