The Neu-Ulm University (HNU) was awarded the "E-Quality Label" for its successful encouragement and support of the international mobility of its students and staff. It is thus one of 8 German universities – and the only one in Bavaria – to be distinguished in 2008 by the National Agency of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for its Erasmus programme. Independent experts assessed criteria such as innovation, its results and advantages, the quality of the implementation and administration of the measures for facilitating mobility and their sustainability.

The HNU was recognised for its holistic concept of main focal courses taught in English in the three main study blocks International Business Administration, International Management and Leadership and International Logistics, partnerships with numerous universities in other European countries, the mutual recognition of exams as well as study courses with dual degree awards and a Ph.D. programme.

Other success factors are the language courses, intercultural training and comprehensive counselling and support.
"We’ve created scholarships out of the student contributions, we advise students individually and bring together German and foreign students on excursions and through arranging partnerships in the tandem programme," said Christian Renner, the deputy head of the International Office.

About 100 students per year go abroad to study or to complete a placement in a company or organisation.