Study Abroad

No, HFT Stuttgart is not free for Indian students. The state of Baden-Wurttemberg allows it to charge tuition fees from non-EU/EEA students unlike other public universities in Germany. However, Stuttgart is still more affordable compared to Munich, and offers a comfortable lifestyle at lower costs to Indian students.

Contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know more about cost of studies in Stuttgart for Indian students.

Yes, non-EU/EEA students (including from India) are required to pay tuition fee worth EUR 1,500 (INR 1.66 Lakhs) per semester. In addition to this, students also need to pay a semester fee worth EUR 184.50 (INR 20.5 K).

Indian students can pay the same using bank transfer (wire transfer) via the official HFT Stuttgart fee portal. 

HFT Stuttgart ranked among the top 10 German Universities for Computer Science and Business studies in 2020, per an unofficial source. Mentioned below is how it performed in the survey of HR departments in Germany for its UG Computer Science and Business Information Systems programs:

HFT Stuttgart consistently ranks among the top German universities for its high student satisfaction, strong practical programs and industry connections. HFT Germany rankings are special as they highlight how good the university is for teaching quality, career prep, and small-group study environment.

HFT Stuttgart consistently ranks among the top German universities for its high student satisfaction, strong practical programs and industry connections. HFT Germany rankings are special as they highlight how good the university is for teaching quality, career prep, and small-group study environment.

Yes, HFT Stuttgart does ranks among the best universities in Germany. It ranks in the top 10 German universities per an unofficial source. It is one of the best public institutions in Germany for practical programs in applied sciences (engineering, architecture, or technology). However, unlike the University of Stuttgart it is not a TU9 University. 

For UG courses at Cardiff Metropolitan University, the tuition fee is GBP 16,000 per year or INR 20.5 L. Whereas for PG courses, the tuition fees for Indian students is GBP 17,600 or INR 22.63 L. 

Living Expenses 

The living expenses for students at Cardiff Met are given below-

The MBA course in Cardiff Met Uni has a 12-month industry placement. This option helps students gain valuable industry experience while studying. If the students are accepted to the MBA programme of Cardiff Met, they will be given a 2-year student visa. 

Working 20 hours/week at minimum hourly wage of EUR 13.90 or INR 1.55 K/hour allows students to make EUR 1,100 (INR 1.22 Lakhs) per month in Stuttgart. The average monthly salary ranges between EUR 800 and EUR 1,400 (INR 88.9 K and INR 1.55 Lakhs) per month, per unofficial sources.

Students assistantships, tutors, event staff, and delivery courier roles are popular part-time work options pursued by Indian students in Stuttgart.

In the UK universities rankings, Cardiff Metropolitan University ranking as per The Complete University Guide rankings is #66 in 2026. Whereas in The Guardian rankings 2026, this university ranks at #87. The subject rankings for this university as per CUG rankings are-

• Architecture: #21
• Art and Design: #26
• Psychology: #67
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering: #71