Hessen:International Winter University Fulda 2026

Dear participants,

Welcome to  the International Winter University (IWU) at Fulda University of Applied Sciences!

We are excited to welcome you to our beautiful baroque city and to an inspiring international community. From 10th of January to 31st of January 2026, Fulda will once again become a meeting point for students from around the world – and we look forward to sharing an unforgettable winter full of learning, exchange and intercultural experience with you.

Click here to view our 3-week programme schedule and here to view our course overview. 

The IWU is a three-week academic and cultural programme offering a unique combination of interdisciplinary seminars, German language courses, and a rich social and cultural programme. You’ll have the opportunity to explore global issues, improve your German, and make lasting international friendships.

The International Winter University (IWU) is a joint initiative of all public universities and universities of applied sciences in Hessen and is proudly supported by the Hessian Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and the Arts.

The programme is designed for undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines who are interested in questions of society, sustainability, health, culture, and international business, and who want to learn or improve their German language skills while immersing themselves in everyday life in Germany.

We can't wait to meet you - let's make winter 2026 unforgettable!

Sincerely

Prof. Dr. Uwe Hunger 
Academic Director

Judith Tornier
Programme Coordinator