For international professionals

Working

The IHK Ulm region, together with its three districts, Alb-Donau, Biberach and the City of Ulm, is one of the strongest economic regions in Germany and, in addition to that, one of the top regions in Europe.
The economic dynamics are also reflected by the job market with one of the lowest unemployment rates across Germany. A balanced mixture of industries is characteristic of the regional economy, which is particularly strong in the fields of metal and mechanical engineering, pharma/health, logistics and commercial vehicle manufacturing.
Global players such as Bosch, Pfizer, ratiopharm, Liebherr, Heidelberger Druck, EvoBus and Magirus are domiciled here and are significant to the technological and international development as well as the competitiveness of the IHK Ulm region. Besides that, the medium-sized and mainly family-run businesses form the economic backbone of the region and make a significant contribution to employment and securing the economic future of the region.
Working in Germany
Work permit
Recognition of foreign qualifications
Job search
Social security
Taxation in Germany
Assistance for (expecting) parents

Family/partner

In order to alleviate your and your family’s entry to our region, we have put together some information on the following pages relating to childcare services, schools as well as the partner support programme and the International Club Ulm/Oberschwaben.
Joining family members
Children must attend school
Child care
Tips (not only) for family members
Partner Support Program / International Club
School

Education

German language courses
Many ways into jobs
Vocational training
Further training
Studying
International School of Ulm/Neu-Ulm

Living in the region

The IHK Ulm region is not only an economically strong area but also provides an attractive environment to live and feel at home in. A high recreational value characterises our region: a wide range of cultural attractions with museums, concerts, theatres, festivals and celebrations, numerous restaurants and bars as well as diversified facilities to do sports and spend time outdoors invite you to feel at home.
The close proximity to the A7 and A8 motorways as well as Memmingen Airport make our region easily accessible. Even the airports in Stuttgart, Friedrichshafen and Munich are not far away.
Arriving in Germany
First steps in your new home
Tax office
Looking for housing
Tenancy agreement
Electricity, water supply, rubbish disposal and cleaning rota duty
Telephone, internet, TV
Social security
Additional insurance (examples)
Healthcare in Germany
Taxation in Germany
Travelling by bus, train or plane
Travelling by car
Banking