Stuttgart

Yes, certain programs have different tuition costs instead of the usualy EUR 1,500 fee. This includes the Master's in International Project Management and Smart City Solutions Program. Overall tuition fees for both programs is mentioned below:

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:

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. 

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.

The DeutschlandTicket Studi (EUR 49 or INR 5.5 K per month), a university semester ticket, or the Ausbildungus 27 are some of the best affordable transportation options for Indian students in Stuttgart. 

• Duetschlandticket - Best for regional or country-wide travel
• Semester ticket - Inlcuded in the mandatory semester contibution at select universities. These provide heavy discounts for travel via trains and buses
• Ausbildungus 27 - Ideal for students under 27 years of age. Enables public transportation for EUR 57.5 (INR 6.4 K) per month

HFT Stuttgart courses offer a great practical learning environment to students. The modern classrooms, labs, small class sizes, and strong industry ties in the Stuttgart region make Stuttgart Uni of Applied Sciences a great option for Indian students.

Students are generally satisfied with course quality, as HFT ranked among the top 10 universities in Germany for student satisfaction in 2020, per an unofficial source.

A pre-study internship is a mandatory work placement students need to complete for entry to certain UG courses at HFT Stuttgart. It helps students gain hands-on professional experience and basic skills before studies begin.

The internship duration is usually between 2 to 3 months. It is to be completed before studies begin and after having received the university entrance qualification. The internship can be completed in any country.

Note - The university does not help students land the pre-study intern role.

A pre-study internship at HFT Germany is required for UG courses in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Civil Engineering & Business Management. 

For Architecture course, students need to submit proof of preliminary certificate before the start of the course. For other two programme types, students can submit the certificate by the start of 3rd semester.