Universität Stuttgart was founded in 1829 and is one of Germany's oldest technical universities. Since its inception, the University has been repeatedly ranked among the country's top institutions and is considered an internationally-renowned, future-oriented place of research. Today, nearly 19,000 students attend Uni Stuttgart's two campuses, over 4,500 of which are international students. 

Click here to browse Uni Stuttgart's online course catalog. Don't forget to filter by term (W for Fall, S for Spring) and language of instruction to find courses offered in English. 

Extended Spring Semester Program:

The Enhanced Summer Semester Program (ESSP) provides an excellent opportunity for Spring study abroad students who have had little or no German language instruction to experience total immersion in the country's language and culture prior to the start of the semester. 

ESSP participants may choose from the following module combinations:

• Module 1 (Winter University) only
• Module 2 (German Language Intensive Course) and 3 (standard Spring semester)

During Module 1, the six-week Winter University program in January and February, students take German language courses as well as a topical course of their choosing. 2023 Winter University courses will be updated in December. 

During Module 2, the German Language Intensive Course course in March and April, students take in-depth German language courses (A1 through C1 levels available). This course is also offered prior to the Fall semester for Academic Year study abroad students. 

German as a Foreign Language: 

Students who wish to take German language classes during the Fall or Spring semester have two options: 

• Extensive Course (A1+ through B1+ levels available)
• Courses offered through the Sprachenzentrum

Scholarships:

Arizona International scholarships: 

• Arizona International Study Abroad Scholarships
• Study Abroad Scholarship Tracker

Departmental scholarships:

• Check your department's and college's websites for scholarship opportunities, or ask your academic advisor!
• College of Humanities Scholarships
• SILLC Global Award Fund
• Department of German Studies scholarships
• Honors College study abroad scholarships

External scholarships:

• Gilman Scholarship (for Pell Grant recipients)
• Fund for Education Abroad
• DAAD scholarships

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

Stuttgart boasts all the perks of a larger city while remaining an easily accessible size. The city (population 580,000) is the capital of the German state of Baden-Württemberg and is located at the edge of the Black Forest, nestled in the Swabian mountains. Stuttgart is home to automotive giants Porsche and Mercedes and is the economic, cultural, sporting and social hub of the region. 

Learn more about Stuttgart here!

Good To Know

LGBTQ+ Equality Index rating: Germany rates 80/100 (with 100 being the most equal) on Equaldex’s LGBTQ+ Equality Index.

Global Peace Index rating: Germany ranks 15/163 in the Global Peace Index. The lower the score, the more peaceful the country.

Language Spoken: German

Housing:

University-affiliated housing at Uni Stuttgart is administered by the Studierendenwerk, the institution's comprehensive student services department. Studierendenwerk residence halls are located throughout the city, all easily accessible via Stuttgart's fantastic public transportation system. The International Office will help facilitate the purchase of a semester ticket for public transportation upon request. 

Click here to visit Uni Stuttgart's housing site and browse through the different types of accommodation available to students. 

Regardless of where you decide to live, don't forget to join the ready.study.stuttgart Buddy Program to meet local German friends!

Click here to review the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Germany's COVID-19 information page.

Uni Stuttgart:

• Exchange Program application process- your Coordinator will walk you through this!
• Uni Stuttgart International Office homepage
• International Office's pre-departure checklist
• International Office's 'First steps in Stuttgart' site
• Visa and residence permit information from Uni Stuttgart

Germany: 

• U.S. Consulates in Germany
• German Rail Information

Semester Dates

• Please check the Universität Stuttgart Academic Calendar for the most accurate program dates.

Semester Cost

• $50 Study Abroad Application Fee
• Mandatory Geo Blue International Health Insurance at a rate of $3 a day (approximately $360 a semester)
• You pay Main Campus UArizona Tuition & Fees to do an exchange and receive all of the financial aid you use on main campus.
  • To learn more about how financial aid is applied to studying abroad, please see the official OSFA website.
• Other estimated costs include but not limited to housing, transportation (air & local), visa, meals, books and supplies
• UArizona Study Abroad scholarships are available based on eligibility

Spring Budget

Academic Year Budget