University of Stuttgart is a research university in Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg. The University offers 73 bachelor’s and 95 master’s programs in disciplines including engineering, education, natural sciences, humanities, and business studies. All undergraduate programs are delivered in German whereas some graduate programs are taught in English. In winter 2023-2024, the institute had an enrollment of 23,855 students comprising 20% international students.
Prospective applicants seeking admission to University of Stuttgart must take note of the following points:
- Applications for admission to the University of Stuttgart are accepted online via C@MPUS.
- Bachelor’s degree programs offered by the university begin only in the winter semester. Graduate programs start in the summer as well as winter semesters.
- International students must show German as well as English language proficiency for admission eligibility.
- English language proficiency can be demonstrated by submitting TOEFL or equivalent proficiency test scores.
- Some programs require an entrance examination designed to check the aptitude and motivation of the applicants.
- Most programs have limited enrollment capacity wherein 8-10% of the places are reserved for international applicants.
Highlights
| Application portal | C@MPUS |
| Application fee | 70 EUR |
| Application process | Online |
| Acceptance rate | 71% |
| Average Tuition fee | 1500 EUR/sem for students from non-European countries. |
| Mode of payment | Online |
| Intake seasons | UG: Winter PG: Winter, Summer |
| Financial Aid | Scholarships and loans are available. |
| Work experience | Required for graduate program |
| Academic calendar | Semester- based |
| Admission helpdesk | studiensekretariat@unistuttgart.de |
University of Stuttgart Admission Deadlines
All students must follow the deadlines suggested by the university for a hassle free process. Note that international study programs and those taught in English have special deadlines and application procedures. Applications for bachelor’s programs are only taken in the winter term. Given below are the general deadlines for bachelor’s and master’s programs:
| Undergraduate Programs | |
|---|---|
| Semester | Application Deadline |
| Winter | July 15 (programs with selective admission) September 15 (programs with non-selective admission) |
| Graduate Programs | |
| Semester | Application Deadline |
| Spring | January 15 |
| Fall | July 15 |
University of Stuttgart International Students Admissions
The University of Stuttgart accepts international applicants, who can apply through their Application portal, along with the required official academic records and other supporting documents within the deadline. Applicants must meet the minimum grade point standards of the University. After selection, Applicants must undergo the enrollment process by signing the enrollment agreement, paying the Tuition fee, and submitting health insurance proof and Language proficiency proofs.
Application portal: C@MPUS
Application fee: 70 EUR
Supporting documents:
- Passport size photo for student ID.
- Academic certificates and transcript.
- Secondary school leaving certificate.
- Entrance exams (if required)
- Description of the contents of completed Bachelor's study program
- Student visa.
Note: the University of Stuttgart may assign applicants a place at its Studienkolleg (preparatory college) if a foreign applicant falls short of the qualification required. Where an applicant must take up two-semester courses to prepare for the assessment exam; clearing which will allow him/her to apply once more to the University of Stuttgart.
Language Proficiency Tests for International Students
At the University of Stuttgart, different levels of language proficiency are required for different study programs. It is mandatory to learn or even have required prerequisite knowledge of German language for certain courses as the medium of teaching will be in German.
The following examinations and certificates are accepted:
Visa Process for International Students
- Students must apply for a German student visa at the German embassy or at a German consulate in their country of residence prior to their departure.
- It can take up to six months to process, so start the process as early as possible.
- The student visa is normally valid for a maximum of 3 months, so students must acquire a resident permit for extending the stay at the foreign registration authority upon arrival in Germany.
Documents required to get German Student visa are:
- Duly filled and signed the National visa application form.
- Valid national passport.
- Two photocopies of the passport.
- Birth certificate.
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- German resident permit.
Note: All the documents must be translated into English or German language.
Proof of sufficient financial resources
- Applicants must prove that they can afford their living expenses of a minimum of EUR 853 per month for the length of their stay. Following proofs are accepted:
- Savings account statement
- Confirmation of available credit balance
- Proof of a stipend.
- Scholarship proof.
- Blocked account.
Health insurance requirements
- It's mandatory to have valid health insurance for all students in Germany.
- International students under 30 years have to purchase mandatory student health insurance from a German state health insurance provider. This insurance covers most medical and dental costs.
- Students over 30 years of age need to get private health insurance.
- Insurance cost: approx 110 EUR/ month.
University of Stuttgart Undergraduate Admissions
The institute offers undergraduate courses only in the German language. Hence, students will have to be fluent in German. Here is a brief about the application process.
Application portal: C@MPUS
A few undergraduate study programs (single-subject Bachelor’s with NC but without entrance examinations) take part in the Dialogue Oriented Service Procedure (DoSV) [de].This category of applicants must also register in the hochschulstart.de portal.
Application fee: 70 EUR
Documents required:
- Academic transcripts
- School leaving certificates
- Entrance exams (if applicable)
- German or English language test scores.
All your documents must be translated either into German or English by a licensed sworn translator.
University of Stuttgart Graduate Admissions
The institute offers graduate courses in German and English both, however, English courses are limited. The students will have to prove language proficiency and provide documents before the deadlines. The courses are of 1-2 years duration each. A minimum of 6.0 GPA is required in undergraduate programs to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Stuttgart.
Application portal: C@MPUS
Application fee: 70 EUR
Documents required:
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English or German Language scores
- Entrance exam scores
- Work experience recommended.
- Letter of University indicating maximum/minimum grading system
- Motivation letter
- CV or Resume
- Letter of recommendation (optional)
Entrance exams:
- The University of Stuttgart requires applicants to clear a certain entrance exam for a certain chosen degree program. Applicants must go through it in their particular program portal.
- These entrance exams are designed in such a way to access special aptitude and motivation for the chosen program by the applicant.
Specific academic requirements for some popular programs offered by University of Stuttgart:
| Course | Academic Pre-requisite |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. Computational Linguistics | Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in "Maschinelle Sprachverarbeitung" (Natural Language Processing), Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, General Linguistics, or in a closely-related subject |
| M.Sc. Computer Science | Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a duration of at least 6 semesters in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or in a subject closely related. |
| MA in English and American Studies / English Linguistics | A first higher education degree in a bachelor's degree program (or equivalent) of at least six semesters in English or American Studies or in a closely related study program, with the average grade "good" (2.5) or better. |
| M.Sc. in Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM) | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent |
Once the students have succeeded in being admitted to study, the next step is to enroll. They enroll online via the Campus Management System C@MPUS where they have to fill in the missing data and then submit Enrollment Request. Until the students complete the enrollment process, they are not yet officially signed up as a student at the University of Stuttgart. Enrollment deadlines as stipulated in the Letters of Acceptance for Master’s programs must also be observed. In most cases, the deadlines will be May 15 for the spring semester and November 15 for the fall semester.
FAQs
Ques. Can I apply for multiple study programs simultaneously at the University of Stuttgart?
Ans. Yes, a total of three simultaneous applications are allowed.
Ques. Can I submit my application through postal mail?
Ans. You must use the online application via C@MPUS for all study programs. Paper format applications are no longer accepted.
Ques. How to enroll after being admitted?
Ans. Sign on to the Campus Management System C@MPUS. After having accepted your study place, please continue as follows:
- Fill in the blank fields with your data.
- Upload your passport photo and the other specified documents.
- Transfer your tuition fee payments.
- Print the Request to Enroll, sign it, attach any still missing documentation and mail the package to the admissions Offices that we receive it by the deadline stated in your Letter of Acceptance.
- International applicants: Please bring your documentation in person to the admissions Office for Foreign and EU Citizens.Please do not send your documents by mail or Facebook beforehand.
Ques. How soon do I have to enroll after being accepted?
Ans. You must enroll by the date stipulated in your acceptance letter.
Ques. Will anyone help me with the initial formalities?
Ans. The International Office will support you upon arrival in Stuttgart. You may come to the IZ anytime during our office hours. During the arrival week, the University offers guidance on formalities in group sessions.
Ques. Are there any sports activities I can attend?
Ans. Depending on your preferences you may find many sports activities offered by Allemeiner Hochschulsport.
Ques. How is teaching done in this pandemic situation?
Ans. Digital teaching format is implemented for the winter 2023/24 semester. However, the institute is eagerly looking forward to starting on-campus activities.
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- Likes:
- My main aim was change from Electrical to CS and wanted a bridging course with focus in ML.,
- This place is like a hub of creativity and innovation! From cutting-edge research to cool student projects, there's always something exciting happening on campus. You'll meet people from all over the globe here. It's like a mini United Nations on campus, which makes for some really interesting conversations and friendships.
- Dislikes:
- Dealing with the admin can feel like navigating a labyrinth. From registering for classes to sorting out financial aid, be prepared to jump through hoops. The campus lacks that vibrant, buzzing atmosphere you might expect from a university. It's not exactly the place where you'll find spontaneous gatherings or exciting events around every corner.
Overview:
It was a good experience overall. I got what I wanted from the university. Prof, courses and friends were the things that I had aimed for. I got them all and more.
- Likes:
- The Intelligently crafted curriculum with tracks in my areas of interest, not limited to RF technology, microwave front end design, microwave engineering, and microwave CAD lab. I’m certain that the program has been designed to create the best learning outcomes and augment my skills to the next level.,
- The graduate program in electrical engineering opens doors for unprecedented success, by endeavoring to not only push this field forward with its research projects but to do the same for the students there, which I find to be promising for the achievement of my plans. ,
- Many opportunities surrounding the University , sports, HiWi, work, Part-time etc. the Intelligently crafted curriculum with tracks in my areas of interest, not limited to RF technology, microwave front end design, microwave engineering, and microwave CAD lab. I’m certain that the program has been designed to create the best learning outcomes and augment my skills to the next level.
- Dislikes:
- Labs are inadequate and less intake even though the intake for masters in very high. Doesn't allow for external thesis or research projects. This is very stupid in-fact, doesn't provide a topic in University and doesn't allow external ones.
Overview:
Great, widens knowledge made new friends, learned to play new sports, new habits, new perspectives. Overall good.
- Likes:
- The course matched with what I was looking for and I already had some first experience in the field.,
- I liked the subsidized accommodations and the location of the university. Everything was available next to the university including transportation, outdoor stroll place and Internet.
- Dislikes:
- Infrastructure for the course, the class itself is okay but the lab exercises are not explained enough and most of us were clueless on what to do. The opportunity to work by yourself after classes in the lab was also limited.
Overview:
Overall, I had a fun time and experience meeting new people and culture. Learning new things in and out of my course. Master thesis period was the hardest and I had friends and family who supported me during this course. Learned a lot during the first year and the load was not so high during the consecutive years. Exams are but different and tough for the first time. Everyone from my course managed and landed on a job.
- Likes:
- The course is very flexible, with both Electrical and Computer Science courses available. There is a good job market in the area. It is also a TU9 and is renowned for its innovative outlook on research.,
- The University has an exceptionally beautiful campus. There are beautiful hills and trails available. There is good on campus accommodation available (although you need to be quick to apply). The faculty is experienced and there's a lot of scope for research.,
- There are lots of opportunities for Werkstudent and HiWi. There's a good job market available in the nearby regions and cities as well. The city is also very international and is very happening. Transportation is cheap. It's easy to go in and around the city, and even state.
- Dislikes:
- "The only few downsides are that the courses may be a little too theoretical, and might not suit people looking for practical experience. Difficult to complete the course on time (although it's the case for any TU, especially a TU9) Getting on campus accommodation may also be very difficult. Apart from this it's a good place to study "
Overview:
The experience in my Uni has been exciting. Coming to a foreign country is already a journey, but in a country in Europe it's even more wonderful. There are numerous challenges, like the slow bureaucratic procedures, the language barrier (occasional) and the finicky weather, but overall it has been an enriching experience. The education here is top class and I am excited to see how it goes.
- Likes:
- The university that I choose is listed among one of the top 9 Technical Universities of Germany. The course was really good. The university is located in Stuttgart which is the automotive hub of Germany. There are lot of startups and companies like Diamler, Bosch, Mercedes Benz AG and etc. which makes it easier to get a working student job while studying. This covers living and food expenses. Students can work upto 80 hours per month. Since Stuttgart is a major city, the public transport is great and you don’t need a car to move around. Major part this course was taught in English, it was an international course. The University took care of our accommodation so I was very relaxed and my moving from India to Germany was very smooth. They also assigned a study buddy (a German senior student) to pick me up from airport and bring me to my dorm room.,
- The university campus is great, it’s located right above the metro station which makes it very easier to reach the university. The student dorms are located in the vicinity of a Kilometer. For international students there are lot of inclusion programs and orientation programs to help them navigate through the university departments and to feel at home. The university also offers interactive German language courses. There is also an international centre that comes up with various events and excursions to familiarise the international students with German culture. The university has a copy centre to get Print-outs at subsidised prizes. There is a student canteen that provides food at subsidised price for the students. Every student enrolled gets a travel pass that be used from 6:00pm onwards till 6:00 am next day in the week days and can used 24 hours on weekends. Other than that university campus has got a small forest adjacent to it. Where students can go cycling, trekking walking etc. there are also some lakes also near by. Overall the campus life is very nice.
- Dislikes:
- There is nothing major to dislike about. Only thing is that Masters in Technical Universities can take more than 2 years. It’s almost impossible to finish the course in two years. Also information technology course can get complex sometimes. The number of courses in the specialisation are overwhelming, sometimes it becomes hard to choose courses as all are great courses and it’s not possible to do everything. So one really need to be careful while choosing courses as it makes a difference when one is looking for jobs.
Overview:
My overall experience was excellent. It’s not just about studies but my exposure to different types of people and different cultures made me a better person. It gave me confidence that I can navigate through any situation in my life. I also learnt and watched technology, it’s good and bad side very closely. I could also develop critical thinking and think in more research oriented way. I got acquainted with German culture and their love for design perfection and discipline inspires me.
Scholarship:
No I didn’t receive any scholarship. In Germany you don’t need one. As in many German universities there is no tuition fees.
- Likes:
- - It is a TU9 University - It lies in the state of Baden Wüttemberg which has lots of headquarters for major companies, and thus more job opportunities,
- - The course curriculum is designed to shape the individual according to the current trends of industry - Campus is well spreaded across the region of Stuttgart and surrounded with people from different cultures - Immense job opportunities - Many Indian communities organise events such as Diwali, holi etc.
- Dislikes:
- - The state of Baden Wüttemberg has a semester fee of 1700 Euros - The University has strict policies with respect to its course and might be at times difficult for students to deal with it - You might miss the final convocation ceremony the way you must have imagined
Overview:
The University is more than what I expected. Be it with respect to course, accommodation, city etc, everything was just super. Also coming a new country with its own culture and language helps the student to come out of his/her comfort zone and also develops the soft skills.
- Likes:
- Curriculum of the course was only important parameter for me.,
- My masters degree and it's content was the best thing about University. I got what I expected - In depth knowledge and diverse range of modules. Plus, German universities don't have much tuition fees as well, so the overall expenditures were quite less.
- Dislikes:
- My University is in the State known as Baden-württemberg, Germany where tuition fees is NOT waived off for Non-EU students, whereas in all other states of Germany, tuition fees for STEM courses is zero for Non-EU students as well.
Overview:
The experience was overall very positive. Social life in European countries in general isn't alike as in India. Also as I started my masters during COVID period, so it definitely affected my mental state. But from a perspective of a student, my masters has enabled in all aspects to learn the different techniques, skills.
- Likes:
- My previous work experience was in Mercedes and my orientation towards automotive industry and related subjects here at university motivated me to apply here.,
- University of Stuttgart's location is the factor that makes it so much special. Also the university being a member of TU9, makes it the University to apply to. There are plenty of specializations to choose from be it in electrical, computer science or mechanical. There is a lot of scope for people interested in pure science field as well as there are research institutes like Max Planck and Fraunhofer. The application process is not that complicated and there are several English taught courses as well to choose from. Finding accommodation in Stuttgart can be tricky but not that difficult as in other towns of Germany. Stuttgart being the town of manufacturing and headquarters of Porsche and Mercedes, almost every student gets a working student job. So finding a job as well is not that difficult. The professors are very supportive and promote to do research and solve industry problems. And there are plenty of opportunities to do A PhD as well. The international centre at Stuttgart University takes special care of the international students and organizes several events for the new comers to get to know the university and the city. They have several partner universities which makes it a lot easier to do a semester abroad.
- Dislikes:
- There isn’t much to dislike about the university as it has almost all the necessary things a good university must have. But the major drawback of University of Stuttgart is the fees that one has to pay. It is 1666 Euros per semester which is a lot higher compared to other universities in Germany. But this is the issue with the universities in the State Baden Württemberg. All universities in this state charge similar amount to international students. Though the fee for Europeans is very low (roughly 200 Euros). So there is this disparity between local students and International students. Another specific problem one can face is with the Visa. Though not everyone faces this issue, but it’s a struggle for some to get their Visa renewed. Even the working professionals face this problem. It has been a problem since couple of years but there seems to be a solution that will be implemented this winter’23. The living costs are a little higher than the other regions but that can be ignored. For some of the modules, its observed that they are a little outdated. But I have personally not faced such issues with the modules that I have opted for.
Overview:
Now I have completed 1 year at the university. My experience has been very good so far. Be it with the professors, infrastructure, academics, exams etc. I am a social person and have now found a lot of friends at university with whom I organize a lot of events as well. They offer language training courses as well which is really beneficial.
Scholarship:
I have received Deutschland Stipendium which one gets once in Germany. For that the applicant must have a good proven track record of academics and cultural/social activities. The scholarship amount is 300 Euros per month for a year. You have to reapply for the next year.
- Likes:
- The course I required were limited to very few universities and hence I applied to very less universities. And as soon I received admit to this university, I fixed this as this comes under TU9 universities. Also, it is a big city with large opportunities.
Overview:
It is really good. Initially, I was not accustomed to the exam pattern but eventually I got used to it. The education is very practical with the grip of basic concepts. I still feel I am not using the facilities to the limit I should be using it but I am trying my level best. Finally, I am trying my best to make this learning process not same as my B.tech as it was only about passing the exams. Here, I want to look towards gaining proper skills.
Scholarship:
I did not receive any scholarships.
- Likes:
- I worked in automotive industry and Stuttgart has a lot of automotive companies. Also the course also helped me to get insight about other technologies and areas of Deep Learning, Distributed Systems etc.
Overview:
I remember first time when I stepped in Stuttgart, it was in December 2020 and the cous and city was pretty grey. Stuttgart is one of the not so fun states in Germany. Also due to corona, life seemed dull even around the Christmas. But when I approached the university area, that's when I felt joy. Transition to the online studies was smooth but definitely missed the whole university life experience. Comes summer 2021, and everything feels better, even though course was still online, but things started opening up. The university also offers four free student counselling sessions with a Psychologist and I opted for it as I was not satisfied with my academic performance and transition from one country to other was not easy. The sessions helped me a lot and I was able to start working as a part time job in a German startup company as well. After that I worked at many research facilities around my campus like Arena2036 and Fraunhofer IPA and company like Bosch as a Werkstudent. Everything does not go according to what you have planned as applying to the faculty department for research project and master thesis is time consuming process. But if you have done working student (Werkstudent) jobs and full time internships, you can easily manage your expenses and life life stress free. When Corona regulations finally waived off, the environment at campus was happening again! Many fun events, parties and festivals took place and made college life a fun fulfilling experience.
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