Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences

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.

Yes, HFT Stuttgart is worth it for Indian students. Especially for those looking for practical and industry oriented studies in fields like Engineering, IT, and Architecture. It is based in one of the industrial hubs of Germany. It also maintains strong ties with top companies like Bosch, Porsche, and Mercedes. The university uses these connections to provide its students with internship/full-time work opportunities.

Getting entry to HFT Stuttgart is certainly challenging for Indian students. The university acceptance rate for Indian students is 28%. Students with strong academics, extracurricular background, and prior work experience in the relevant industry are generally given priority during admissions.

Check our Study in Germany Guide for Indian students to know how you can boost your admission chances.

No, learning German is not strictly mandatory for entry to all programs at HFT Stuttgart. This is especially true for students applying to English-taught PG courses.

However, most UG programs are taught in German. To pursue them, students do need to provide valid scores in German proficiency tests like TestDAF or DSH.