Dear prospective student,
Thank you for your interest in studies at Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart.
Program start for exchange students
Winter semester: September (including preparatory German language course)
Summer semester: February (including preparatory German language course)
Official end of semester
Summer semester: 31st August
Winter semester: 28th February
To apply please submit
• HFT student application form
• transcript of records from your home university
• housing reservation form
• German course application and German language certificates
• one photograph by email
• portfolio (students of interior design & architecture)
• motivation letter for students of General Management
After we have received your complete application forms and admission conditions
are fulfilled you will get the official letter of acceptance. Please send all documents by
email.
Deadlines for application
1st May for the winter semester
1st November for the summer semester
Language of instruction
We would like to remind you that the language of instruction at HFT is German.
Most of our staff does speak some English, but generally lectures and seminars are
held in German.
Language courses
We are offering 4 week long preparatory intensive German language courses (levels
A1, A2, B1, B2) before the start of each semester. The courses cost €100.- and will
earn you 3 ECTS credits upon successful completion. If you like to participate, please
sign and return the language course reservation form.
For full participation in studies you are strongly advised to acquire an intermediate
level of B1 in German language before starting studies at HFT.
Accommodation
Rooms in student accommodation must be booked at the time of your
application. The full payment of the first rent and a refundable deposit is due after
you have received the letter of the housing association.
Rooms can only be booked for full calendar months and for a minimum of 6
months until to the end of the semester (31st August or 28th February).
Please complete the accommodation reservation form, sign and return it to us.
We strongly advise you to reserve a room in a student’s residence because it is
difficult to find affordable housing in Stuttgart.
Portfolio
Students of Interior Architectural Design and Architecture are requested to hand
in a portfolio or samples of their recent work. If it is computerized, please make sure,
that it is either a PDF or a PowerPoint file.
Visa for citizens of non-EU countries
Please be aware that obtaining a visa for Germany takes at least 6 weeks.
Given that consulates are busy and appointments may be required, we recommend
you to apply for your visa as early as 6-8 weeks before departure to avoid late
arrival.
Time of arrival
Please arrive several days before lectures or German classes will start.
General information
Further information regarding your stay at Hochschule für Technik and student life in
Stuttgart can be found on our website www.hft-stuttgart.de/International
We are looking forward to welcoming you here in Stuttgart!
Contact
ISO - International Student Office
Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart
c/o Mrs. Susanne Widmann
Schellingstrasse 24
D-70174 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel : +49 711 - 8926 2925
Fax : +49 711 - 8926 2682
Email: incoming@hft-stuttgart.de