AKAD Hochschule Stuttgart - staatlich anerkannt

AKAD is a private distance-learning university and charges monthly tuition fees — it is not tuition-free. Fees vary by programme and chosen model. For a sample Bachelor of Arts (BWL), monthly fees range from approximately €219–€229 (Stretch, 72 months) to €369–€389 (Sprint, 36 months). A one-time examination fee of €960 applies. No separate semester administration fee (Semesterbeitrag) on the public-university model is charged. As a private institution, AKAD's fees apply equally to EU and non-EU students; the Baden-Württemberg non-EU tuition surcharge (€1,500/semester) does not apply because AKAD is private. Exact costs for each programme are published on individual programme pages at akad.de.

For bachelor's programmes, applicants need a German Abitur, Fachabitur, or an equivalent higher-education entrance qualification. Applicants with vocational training plus three years of professional experience may sit a university entrance examination. Holders of unrecognised foreign qualifications or insufficient German proficiency may enter via a probationary study period (Probestudium), transitioning to regular status after earning at least 40 ECTS in the first two performance semesters. For master's programmes, a recognised first degree (bachelor's, diploma, or state examination; minimum 210 ECTS for 90-ECTS master's variants, or 240 ECTS for 60-ECTS variants) is required. German language proficiency of at least C1 is required for non-native speakers; AKAD offers Goethe-Institut preparatory courses at a discount. APS certificate is required for applicants whose prior qualification is from India, China, or Vietnam before the German student-visa application.

Daily enrolment start is available for most programmes — there are no fixed semester intake deadlines. Students may begin at any time of year. Promotional discount codes with short-term registration deadlines are offered periodically (e.g. code CHANCE26 valid until 28 June 2026 for a €2,333 reduction). International students should factor in German student-visa processing time (typically 4–10 weeks from India) when planning their start date.

German is the primary language of instruction across all programmes. Good English proficiency is required for most programmes. German C1 level is required for non-native speakers. Some preparatory German-language courses are available via partnership with the Goethe-Institut.