Are you studying at the TU Ilmenau and are you also active in other associations in Ilmenau, on campus or individually in the social field? Do you try to help people from different cultural backgrounds and bring them together? Do you help to strengthen the connection between the people of Ilmenau and the students, regardless of their origin?
Then apply now for the Intercultural Award, as the International Office and the City of Ilmenau would like to reward your intercultural commitment! The prize is endowed with 500 €.
All studentswho have already earned credit points of the TU Ilmenau (Bachelor, Master, PhD) can apply by e-mail in English or German with the following documents (PDF format):
The application deadline is 15 September 2026.
Only complete application documents can be considered for selection.
The award ceremony will take place in November/December 2026 (t.b.a.) and will be held by the lord mayor of Ilmenau, Dr. Daniel Schultheiß and the president of the TU Ilmenau, Prof. Kai-Uwe Sattler. By sending your application you agree to the privacy policy!
Our university is not only globally connected in teaching and research, but also experiences internationality in numerous facets on campus. On the one hand, this is expressed in a large number of international projects, more than 220 cooperations with universities and research institutions worldwide, an increasing number of study programs and courses offered in English, and a growing number of international students and employees. The goals of TU Ilmenau with regard to internationalization in all areas of the university, where we stand and where we want to go, are set out in the university's internationalisation strategy.
With the ratification of the Lisbon Convention, an international treaty of the European Council and UNESCO, by the Federal Republic of Germany, we as a university have committed ourselves to recognise the study and examination achievements of students from other European countries and also the study periods of our students abroad.
By joining the Code of Conduct, a self-commitment of German universities, we assure to offer foreign students, doctoral candidates and young academics optimal study conditions, good counselling and in-depth academic, linguistic and social support.
By signing the Code of Conduct for German Higher Education Projects Abroad, we pledge to apply the highest standards in our educational projects abroad - including access to study without discrimination and comprehensive counselling and support for foreign students.
