We would be delighted if you come to study in Stuttgart! However, before you can pack your bags to study here there are lots of questions that need answering. There are lots of tips about studying in Germany on these websites: from the acceptance of school and academic qualifications, applying for a visa and arranging health insurance through to student jobs and internships:
Universities in Stuttgart
During the planning stage of your stay in Germany you should contact the International Office of your chosen university - by E-mail or telephone. You can check the application process and admission requirements there before you start your studies.
Student Accomodation
A cheap option is a room in a student residence. The rooms are arranged by the student services organisation (Studierendenwerk Stuttgart) and are highly sought after. Therefore, you should submit your application as early as possible. The residences are mainly located close to the university.
An alternative to this is a room in shared accommodation. You can search for available rooms on various online portals.
Stuttgart Welcome Guide for International Students
Welcome Club
Welcome Club is an informal meet-up for international and German students. The Welcome Club offers a Quiz Night and a Language Night, which takes place in the Weltcafè, as well as a Culture Night.
Quiz Night: At the Quiz Night, teams of German and international students compete against each other in the Weltcafè to win great prizes.
Language Night: The Language Night offers all participants the opportunity to refresh their German language skills in conversations and various games.
Culture Night: During the Culture Night the Welcome Club will visit different places in and around Stuttgart, such as the TV Tower or the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Join the get-togethers and mingle, make friends and discover what the beautiful city of Stuttgart has to offer. Are you intrested in participating? Then become part of the Welcome Club. Please register at lisa.hauffwelcome-center-stuttgartde
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Your Start in Stuttgart and the Region
In order to make it easier for students from all over the world to arrive and start their studies, the state capital Stuttgart organizes the information event "Your Start in Stuttgart and the Region" once a year together with the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation. "Your Start in Stuttgart and the region" is aimed at international bachelor's and master's students from the first semester and is held in English. In 2022, the event took place on 16.11.2022.
After an official welcome at Stuttgart City Hall by the Mayor for Social Affairs and Social Integration, Alexandra Sußmann, the Welcome Center Stuttgart presented its advisory and event services. There was also a thematic presentation by the Welcome Center and the Studierendenwerk, which focused on the topics of studying, working and living.
Afterwards, the participants were invited to the Welcome Center for a joint exchange of ideas. Employees of the Welcome Center, the health insurance providers, the Employment Agency and the Studierendenwerk were available for questions and exchange.
