The development prospects for children and adolescents in the Ulm innovation region are exceptionally good. Girls and boys are already involved in science and technology in kindergarten. Model projects ensure a close connection between kindergarten and primary school. The international school and the basketball boarding school at the Ursprung school in Schelklingen enable learning in an international environment. A large number of secondary schools prepare students for their studies and professional life. Education networks enable the exchange of experience between the world of work and school.

With their wide range of subjects, the University of Ulm, Ulm University of Applied Sciences and Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences are extremely popular. This is evidenced by the steadily growing number of students. The good rankings in university rankings certainly contribute to this.