Ilm-Kreis
7.2
High score (8-10)
Ilm-Kreis has Ilmenau, home to the Technical University of Ilmenau — an engineering school with around 7,000 students and a meaningful percentage of international students given its science and technology focus. Engineering students are generally more internationally minded than average, and the student-to-permanent-resident ratio in Ilmenau makes it feel more like a university town than a Thuringian district center. A foreign man with a technical or professional background has real credibility here. The surrounding Thuringian Forest also draws outdoor-focused people who tend to be more socially approachable.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Ilm-Kreis is home to the Technical University of Ilmenau, which brings around 7,000 students and a more international-than-average cohort into an otherwise rural Thuringian district. Ilmenau itself has student-oriented social infrastructure — bars and cafes that actually function on weeknights — which distinguishes it from most of the surrounding district. Outside Ilmenau, the district is Thuringian countryside with conservative social dynamics. The university is the main thing here; your experience will depend heavily on whether you're engaging with that world or the rural district around it.
Lower score (below 6)
Without the Technical University of Ilmenau, Ilm-Kreis is just rural Thuringian highlands — villages, small manufacturing towns, and forests. The university softens things in Ilmenau itself but doesn't transform the social character of the broader district. For a foreign man who isn't plugged into the TU Ilmenau world, this is conservative East Germany with limited social infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Ilm-Kreis, Thüringen?
$30k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Ilm-Kreis, Thüringen?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Ilm-Kreis, Thüringen?
17% men have degree
What's the average male height in Ilm-Kreis, Thüringen?
180 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Ilm-Kreis, Thüringen?
Local women avg 25.6