University profile

University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Germany

Founded in 1832, University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart is a university in Stuttgart, Germany. It enrols approximately 2,098 students.

Founded
1832

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Tuition — non-EU students
HFT states 'Tuition fees of 1500 euros for international students outside the EU' (compulsory for all bachelor's; check for master's); charged per semester under the Baden-Württemberg rule → 2 × €1,500, plus semester contribution
€3,000 / year
Taught in English
HFT home page lists four English-language master's programmes (Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics, Software Technology, International Project Management, Smart City Solutions) out of 35 bachelor's & master's programmes
Source: https://www.hft-stuttgart.com/ · as of 2026-27
Some programmes · 4 programmes
Intakes
Online application for winter semester runs 3 Nov–15 Jan; lectures start winter semester 2026/27 on 5 October
Source: https://www.hft-stuttgart.com/ · as of 2026-27
October

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

Typical for this route

The usual date for this admissions route, not specific to this university. Check its own admissions page too.

  • Typical application deadline — Sommersemester 2027 (check your university) · in 94 days
    uni-assist — international applications to German universities (2027 entry) · Many (not all) courses starting in the summer semester 2027 · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
  • Typical application deadline — Wintersemester 2027/28 (check your university) · in 275 days
    uni-assist — international applications to German universities (2027 entry) · Many (not all) courses starting in the winter semester 2027/28 · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-27
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About the institution

  • Affiliations: German Rectors' Conference, German University Sports Federation, Informationsdienst Wissenschaft, Verein zur Förderung eines Deutschen Forschungsnetzes
Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Frequently asked questions

When was University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart founded?

University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart was founded in 1832.

How many students attend University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart?

University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart enrols approximately 2,098 students.

How much is tuition at University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart is about €3,000 a year (2026-27, official source). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the official website of University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart?

The official website of University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart is hft-stuttgart.de.

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