For international professionals

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

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

German language courses

Many ways into jobs

Vocational training

Further training

Studying

International School of Ulm/Neu-Ulm

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