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How much does University of Stuttgart cost for international students?
The University of Stuttgart is a public university, but Baden-Württemberg charges students who are not EU/EEA citizens a tuition fee of 1,500 EUR per semester for Bachelor's, consecutive Master's and state examination programmes (since winter 2017/18). Exemptions include applicants with a German school-leaving qualification, doctoral students, certain exchange and double-degree students, holders of a settlement permit or permanent EU residence permit, family members of EU/EEA citizens, recognised refugees and people who have lived and worked legally in Germany for at least five years. A second degree after a German degree costs 650 EUR per semester, but not on top of the 1,500 EUR fee. Part-time continuing-education Master's programmes have their own fees. The state's 2026 coalition agreement announces a review of the fees for international students; no change has been decided.
Every student also pays the semester contribution, currently 184 EUR: 80 EUR administration fee, 96.50 EUR for the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart and 7.50 EUR for the student body. It does not include a Deutschlandticket or semester ticket, so you buy public transport tickets separately.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee, Bachelor (non-EU/EEA) | 1,500 EUR per semester, exemptions apply |
| Tuition fee, consecutive Master's (non-EU/EEA) | 1,500 EUR per semester, exemptions apply |
| Second-degree fee | 650 EUR per semester, not charged on top of the 1,500 EUR fee |
| Application fee | None (C@MPUS, no uni-assist) |
| Semester contribution | 184 EUR per semester, no ticket included |
For your visa you also need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year (2026, Federal Foreign Office), usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor (restricted admission or entrance exam) | Winter | 15 July |
| Bachelor (open admission) | Winter | 15 September |
| Bachelor | Summer | No intake |
| Master's, German-taught | Winter / summer | Usually 15 July / 15 January (summer for selected programmes only) |
| Master's, English-taught | Winter | Set per programme, e.g. 15 January (INFOTECH, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Cybernetics) or 15 February (COMMAS) |
| Master's, English-taught | Summer | Where offered, set per programme, e.g. 15 July (INFOTECH, Electrical Engineering) |
The university publishes one set of dates for all applicants, with no separate earlier deadline for non-EU applicants. Applications go through C@MPUS free of charge; uni-assist is not used. English-taught Master's programmes often close about six months before the semester, so check the programme page before you apply.
How many programmes are taught in English?
The University of Stuttgart offers 17 Master's programmes taught in English. Bachelor's programmes are taught in German.
- Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (WASTE)
- Chemical Sciences
- Computational Linguistics
- Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures (COMMAS)
- Computer Science (English-language entry)
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Cybernetics
- English and American Studies / English Linguistics
- Fundamentals and Applications of Mechanical Engineering (FAME)
- Geomatics for Environmental Monitoring (GEM)
- Information Technology (INFOTECH)
- Infrastructure Planning (MIP)
- Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design (IUSD)
- Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research (ITECH)
- Materials Science
- Physics
- Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM)
Programmes taught in English together with German or French are not included in this count.
About University of Stuttgart
The University of Stuttgart is a public university founded in 1829. In winter 2025/26 it had 20,536 students. It is located in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, on two campuses, Vaihingen and Stadtmitte.
Its programmes cover engineering, natural sciences, computer science, architecture and planning, and the humanities and social sciences.
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