Deadlines for exchange students nominated by their home university

1.4.

for the upcoming winter semester.

1.10.

for the upcoming summer semester.

Deadlines for applications after nomination or as a "freemover"

1.5.

for the upcoming winter semester.

1.11.

for the upcoming summer semester.

International Study Programme

The International Study Programme (ISP) includes all courses from the areas of study at HFT Stuttgart as well as courses on interdisciplinary (elective) subjects for international students.

Subject Curricula of the Bachelor's and Master's Study Programmes

Bachelor Study Programmes

Faculty of Architecture and Design

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Building Physics and Business Management

Faculty of Geomatics, Computer Science and Mathematics

Master Study Programmes

Faculty of Architecture and Design

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Building Physics and Business Management

Faculty of Geomatics, Computer Science and Mathematics

Interdisciplinary Electives

German language courses

Intensive courses // 3 ECTS

  • Level: A1 to B2
  • Duration: 18 teaching days, Mon - Fri / 72 teaching units (4 x 45 minutes/each day)
  • Start: four weeks before the beginning of the semester
  • Cost: 100 Euro + textbook

 

Current intensive courses >>

Semester courses // 2 ECTS

  • Level: A1 to C1
  • Duration: 12 teaching days, Wednesdays / 48 teaching units (4 x 45 minutes/each day)
  • Start: at the beginning of the semester
  • Cost: 50 Euro + textbook

 

Current semester courses >>

ISP - Modules

"German Society and Culture"

  • Summer'25: German Society and Culture // 2 ECTS for exchange students

 

To the registration >>

"Unboxing Biases"

  • Summer'25:  Treasure Hunt. Move, study, live and become a local - dive into your new home! // 2 ECTS

 

To the registration >>

ISP - Modules

"Orienting in a New Culture."

  • Summer'25: The Culture Compass - Navigating the Route to Success in a New Culture // 2 ECTS for exchange students

 

To the registration >>

"International Project"

  • Summer'25: Management of International Projects // 2 ECTS

     

To the registration >>

ISP - Modules

"Academic Skills"

  • Summer'25: Academic Presentations // 2 ECTS

 

To the registration >>

"Intercultural Awareness"

Summer'25: Global Minds - Enhancing Cross-Cultural Awareness (only for regular degree seeking students)

Registration link will be sent by email.

 

Application Process

Exchange students from HFT partner universities can usually enroll and study at the HFT Stuttgart for up to two semesters. Students from other universities (not partner universities of HFT Stuttgart) are able to apply with the status "Freemover".

Step

1

Nomination by the partner university to incoming@hft-stuttgart.de

  • by April 1 for the following winter semester
  • by October 1 for the following summer semester

 

Nominated students will receive all further information and their MOBILITY-ONLINE login details by e-mail.

Step

2

Application by the student

  • by 01 May for the following winter semester
  • by 01 November for the following summer semester

Specials for Incomings

Special
1

Buddy Programme

Buddies are regular students at HFT Stuttgart who volunteer to provide individual support to incoming students. Buddies guide incoming students around the campus and answer all their questions about studying at HFT Stuttgart and life in Stuttgart.

Special
2

Welcome Events

For an optimal start at HFT Stuttgart, the International Office invites all international students to Welcome Events.

Special
3

International Coffee Break

At the International Coffee Break, all students are welcome who would like to network with students from around the world, get to know eacht other in a comfortable surrounding and speak more English.

Special
4

Study Counseling for Incomings

The International Office supports international students at HFT Stuttgart with general questions. Consultations can take place by telephone, email, in person or via Zoom and and can be confidential if desired.

Special
5

Leisure Activities

The International Office visits interesting places in Stuttgart and throughout southern Germany together with incoming students. This allows them to really get to know their host country and enjoy a nice break with other students.

Accommodation

Information

  • Due to its city centre location, there is no accommodation on the campus of the HFT Stuttgart.
  • Studierendenwerk allocates the rooms, so the students cannot choose their rooms.
  • The minimum rental period is 6 months.
  • More details: Accommodation Application Information >>

 

Cost estimate per month

  • Rent: 300 to 400 euros
  • Health insurance: approx. 90 Euro
  • JugendTicket BW for public transport in Baden-Württemberg: 30 euros
  • Food: about 200 Euro
  • Other costs: about 150 Euro

Applying for a room in a Student Dorm

Please note: Due to the very high demand, the average waiting time from registration to room allocation by Studierendenwerk Stuttgart can take six months or more!

"HFT Welcome to Stuttgart"

What?

Everything international students need to know about studying at HFT Stuttgart and living in Stuttgart is available ...

 

 

Where.

... in the brochure "HFT Welcome to Stuttgart".

Financial Support

There are various funding opportunities for students at HFT Stuttgart. Further funding opportunities can be found in the DAAD scholarship database. The following scholarships are awarded by the International Office:

Baden-Württemberg Scholarship

Rent subsidy from the Robert Breuning Foundation

DAAD scholarships

DAAD Prize

Office Hours and Contact

We can help you

Office Hours

Feel free to come by and see us in person!

Always Monday to Thursday from 09 a.m. - 12 p.m. and

additionally on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Individual appointments by arrangement.

You will find us in Building 1, Room 330.