Universität Stuttgart

Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU/EEA students a tuition fee of €1,500 per semester (introduced 2017). EU/EEA citizens are exempt. Additional exemptions exist for holders of certain German residence permits, those who completed their Hochschulzugangsberechtigung at a German school, and others — applications for exemption are processed individually. All enrolled students pay a semester contribution of approximately €184, which covers administrative costs and student services. Students pursuing a second degree pay a reduced tuition fee of €650 per semester.

International applicants must meet three requirements: (1) a recognised university entrance qualification — foreign credentials not automatically recognised lead to referral to a Studienkolleg (the university itself has no on-site Studienkolleg; students are directed to KIT Karlsruhe or Heidelberg University depending on subject); (2) language proficiency in the language of instruction (see languages field); (3) any programme-specific subject criteria. Applications are submitted through the university's C@MPUS online portal at no application fee. Non-EU applicants from India, China, and Vietnam are required to obtain an APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) certificate before the visa application — this is a German consulate requirement, not a university admissions step, but applications without APS will be blocked at the visa stage.

Bachelor's programmes: winter semester only (no summer intake for bachelor's) — applications open 15 May and close 15 July (programmes with entrance exams/restricted admission) or 15 September (unrestricted programmes). Master's programmes (German-taught): winter semester 15 May–15 July; summer semester 1 December–15 January. Studienkolleg pathway: winter semester 15 May–15 July; summer semester 15 November–15 January. English-taught master's programmes may have different deadlines; individual programme pages should be consulted.

The majority of bachelor's and many master's programmes are taught in German. A growing number of master's programmes are offered in English, particularly in STEM fields. German-taught programmes require TestDaF TDN 4 (all four sections), DSH-2, Goethe C1/C2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, or DSD II. English-taught programmes have separate language requirements specified per programme. Language proficiency must be demonstrated at the time of application; conditional admission pending later submission of proof is not possible.