University of Stuttgart: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Education and USPs

1. A committed vision of intelligent systems for a sustainable society.

2. Proven track record in cutting-edge research and technology cum knowledge transfer along with excellent relationships with industries and businesses for enabling cooperation in diverse ways.

3. Emphasis on innovation and economic development along with cultural integration.

4. Close to 26,000 students in 150 institutes with 10 faculties.

The University of Stuttgart’s acceptance rate is 71%. It also has its career service that enables students to find internships, job opportunities, and opportunities for academic research and advancement. 

Famous Alumni

1. Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler, German engineer, industrial designer and industrialist.

2. Jean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric, Baron Cuvier or Georges Cuvier, French naturalist and zoologist.

3. Martin Winterkorn, former chairman of the board of management, Volkswagen AG.

4. Volker Beck, German politician.

5. Andreas Eschbach, German science fiction writer.  

Address

Keplerstraße 7, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany. 

Public or Private Status

The University of Stuttgart is a public institution. 

QS World University Ranking

The University of Stuttgart ranking is 347 in the QS World University Rankings tally.  

Top Offered Courses 

Some of the top courses at the university include the following:

1. Architecture and Urban Planning

2. Engineering Design

3. Civil and Environmental Engineering

4. Electrical Engineering and IT

5. Computer Science

6. Automotive Engineering

7. Natural Sciences

8.Management

The University of Stuttgart’s fees is approximately 650 Euros per semester for second degrees (approximately INR 55,250) and 1,500 Euros per semester for international students (approximately INR 1,27,500).  

Required Exams

There are some University of Stuttgart requirements that you should fulfill, particularly about German language proficiency. A majority of programs are taught in German and the following examinations are applicable in this scenario:

1. TestDaF- Level 4 or higher.

2. German Language Diploma- Level II or DSD II.

3. German Language Diploma of the Goethe Institute or Central Senior Class Exam- C2.

4. German Language Examination II of the Munich Language and Interpreter Institute.

DSH and TELC examination results are not accepted by the university.  

Admission Requirements

Numerous requirements for University of Stuttgart admissions including the following:

1. Higher education entrance degree or qualification, i.e., any school-leaving certificate or diploma.

2. Proof of German language proficiency.

3. Program-specific needs.

4. For some programs taught in English, proof of proficiency is to be provided via the results of the TOEFL test or any equivalent.

5. Most programs have enrollment limits, i.e., 8-10% of spots are reserved for international students.

6. Official academic transcripts and grade certificates are needed.  

Scholarships

The University does not provide any scholarships for degree programs. You may find other options like the DAAD-STIBET scholarships for advanced applicants.

Scholarships are provided for up to six months for those enrolled at the institution in B. Sc, Ph.D., or M. Sc programs.

Beihilfe is the emergency support scheme for students with sponsorship from the Ministry of Science. There are short-term scholarships given to students in the form of an emergency fund by the university. This is only sanctioned for international students in unforeseen situations.