Intercultural Week in Ilmenau

Experience a week full of intercultural events, get-to-know international students from around the world that study in Thurinigia and join the discussions about the local challenges at our universities and communities.

What is ICW?

The ICW 2026 (Intercultural Week in Ilmenau) is a project of ‘ISWI e.V., a non-profit student association established in 1992, known for organizing International Student Week in Ilmenau (ISWI) (more information in the page). The main part of the Intercultural Week 2026 will be a German-wide conference for students about Internationalisation and its challenges in the German university landscape. It will take place at the Technical University in Ilmenau from 4th – 7th June 2026.

Check our events

Here are the categories of ICW events that you might be interested in

Highlights of the Week

Prepare yourself to have fun and enjoy your time throughout the week with the other students in Ilmenau with plenty of cultural activities ! 

City festival

Take part of the city festival and enjoy discovering a diversity of cultures

Intercultural Brunch

Present your country through regional outfits, pictures, traditional dishes, recipes, music, dances and more

Game night

Ready to play ? Enjoy plenty of different board games with the other students for a night of fun

Thoughts from our amazing members

In their own words, our members share their experiences and insights.

Milo the Tu Ilmenau cat

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Milo the cat

Campus pet

Hajar ICW

As a member of ISWI, I know for sure that Intercultural Week will be the best week this year. I am so excited to meet new people and learn new things.

Hajar Abida

Member

Tania ICW
I’m sure ICW will give so many new valuable things: experience, friends, knowledge, and memory I would remember all my life! expect the unexpected!
Rutmalem Atania Tarigan

Groupleader