# Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart

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## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3000 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Stuttgart
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, architecture, computer-science, business
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.hft-stuttgart.de
- **Address:** Schellingstraße 24, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Stuttgart is Germany's engineering capital and the seat of automotive giants like Bosch, Daimler, and Porsche. The city's character is pragmatic, wealthy, and industrial — less artsy than Berlin, but with unmatched job networks in engineering and manufacturing. Living costs are moderate (€500–600/month), and the region's prosperity is visible everywhere: clean infrastructure, good public transport.

## Strengths

- At €3,000 per year, tuition is very low compared to private German universities charging €8,000–20,000 annually.
- Engineering, architecture, computer science, and business are offered — all high-demand fields in Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy.
- Stuttgart is Germany's engineering capital, home to Bosch, Daimler, and Porsche — prime territory for internships and graduate hiring.
- An EU-recognised German degree opens the full Schengen labour market and qualifies for an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is a realistic threshold for motivated CIS applicants who have studied English seriously.
- As a public university of applied sciences, the institution focuses on practical, industry-linked education that employers value directly.

## Watch out for

- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an extra €1,500 per semester on top of the stated tuition — budget for this.
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; English-medium options at bachelor level are limited.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur-equivalent may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg, foundation year) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a full year — a significant upfront commitment.
- Stuttgart has a severe housing shortage; finding affordable student accommodation may take months and add pressure to relocation planning.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €200–400
- **Private housing:** €450–750
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Stuttgart
- **How to apply:** HFT Stuttgart is a full member of Studierendenwerk Stuttgart; students apply via the online portal (tl1.eu/SWS) as early as possible, ideally six months before enrollment, confirming their waitlist position every 2-4 weeks. Rooms are typically allocated 6-8 weeks before move-in.
- **Notes:** As a public state university, HFT students have full standard access to the 32 Studierendenwerk dormitories in the Stuttgart region (about 5,800-7,200 places total). No non-affiliation surcharge applies since HFT is a member institution.
- **Source:** https://www.studierendenwerk-stuttgart.de/en/accommodation/online-application/

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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