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Study Programs

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The University of Stuttgart

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Bachelor’s Programs – an Overview

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Master’s Programs – an Overview

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International Master’s Programs taught in English
Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water
Process Engineering (WASTE)
Computational Linguistics
Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures(COMMAS)
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Geomatics Engineering (GEOENGINE)
Information Technology (INFOTECH)Infrastructure Planning (MIP)
Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design (IUSD)
Integrative Technologies and Architectural
Design Research (ITECH)
Materials Science
PHYSICS
Water Resources Engineering and Management(WAREM)

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Application and Language Skills

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International Office and Special Programs

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Studying for a Doctoral Degree

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General Information

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The City and the Region of Stuttgart

The Universityof Stuttgart

The University of Stuttgart is one of the leading technicallyoriented universities in Germany with global significance.
Located centrally in an economically strong region withvast cultural integra­tion, the University sees itself as a hubof university-based, extramural and industrial research.
Furthermore, it takes a role as a guarantor of researchbased teaching, focused on quality and holism. The
University is dedicated to researching and strengthening
the interfaces between techno­logy, society and culture in
an interdisciplinary manner, defined as the Stuttgart Way.
This means integration of engineering, natural sciences,humanities and social sciences based on the fundamentals
of cutting-edge research at a disciplinary level.
The strong third party research funding received by the
University of Stuttgart leads to outstanding conditions
for research and teaching. Here researchers work with themost modern equipment on large, future-oriented projects.
Students also profit from state-of-the-art equipment andtechnology.

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Bachelor’s Programs – an Overview

Engineering Sciences

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

y Aerospace Engineering B.Sc.
y Architecture and Urban Planning B.Sc.
y Automotive Engineering B.Sc.
y Chemical- and Bio-Engineering B.Sc.
y Civil Engineering B.A. (minor subject)y Civil Engineering B.Sc.
y Computer Science B.A. (minor subject)y Computer Science B.Sc.
y Data Science B.Sc.
y Electrical Engineering and Informationy Chemistry B.A. (minor subject)y Chemistry B.Sc.
y Food Chemistry B.Sc.
y Materials Science B.Sc.
y Mathematics B.A. (minor subject)y Mathematics B.Sc.
y Movement Science B.Sc.
y Physics B.A. (minor subject)y Physics B.Sc.
y Technical Biology B.Sc.

Technology B.A. (minor subject)y Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology B.Sc.
y Engineering Cybernetics B.Sc.
y Environmental Engineering B.Sc.
y Geodesy and Geoinformatics
Engineering B.Sc.
y Mechanical Engineering B.A.
(minor subject)y Mechanical Engineering B.Sc.
y Mechatronics B.Sc.
y Media Computer Science B.Sc.
y Medical Engineering B.Sc.
y Natural Language Processing B.A.
(minor subject)y Natural Language Processing B.Sc.
y Process Engineering B.Sc.
y Real Estate Engineering andManagement B.Sc.
y Renewable Energy Engineering B.Sc.
y Simulation Technology B.Sc.
y Software Engineering B.Sc.
y Technology Management B.Sc.
y Transport Engineering B.Sc.

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Languages and Cultural Sciencesy Art History B.A.
(major subject, minor subject)y English B.A.
(major subject, minor subject)y German B.A.
(major subject, minor subject)y History B.A.
(major subject, minor subject)y History of Natural Sciences andTechnology B.A.
(major subject, minor subject)y Linguistics B.A.
(major subject, minor subject)y Linguistics B.A. (one-subject)y Philosophy B.A. (minor subject)y Philosophy B.A. (one-subject)y Romance Studies B.A.
(major subject, minor subject)y Romance Studies B.A. (one-subject)

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Business and Social Sciencesy Business Administration B.A.
(minor subject)y Business Administration,technically oriented B.Sc.

y Economics B.A. (minor subject)y Information Systems B.Sc.
y Political Sciences B.A. (minor subject)y Social Sciences B.A. German-Frenchy Social Sciences B.A. (one-subject)y Sociology B.A. (minor subject)y Sport Science B.A. (minor subject)y Sport Science: Sociology andEconomics B.A.

y Vocational Education B.A.
(major subject, minor subject)

All programs aretaught in German unlessotherwise stated.

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Master’s Programs – an Overview

Engineeringy Aerospace Engineering M.Sc.
y Air Quality Control, Solid Waste andWaste Water Process Engineering(WASTE) M.Sc. in Englishy Architecture and Urban Planning M.Sc.
y Artificial Intelligence and Data
Science M.Sc.
y Automotive Engineering M.Sc.
y Autonomous Systems M.Sc.
y Chemical- and Bio-Engineering M.Sc.
y Civil Engineering M.Sc.
y Computational Linguistics M.Sc.
in Englishy Computational Mechanics of Materials
and Structures (COMMAS) M.Sc.
in Englishy Computer Science M.Sc.
y Computer Science M.Sc. in English
y Electrical Engineering M.Sc. in English
y Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology M.Sc.
y Electromobility M.Sc.
y Energy Engineering M.Sc.
y Engineering Cybernetics M.Sc.
y Environmental Engineering M.Sc.
y Geodesy and Geoinformatics
Engineering M.Sc.
y Geomatics Engineering (GEOENGINE)
M.Sc. in Englishy Information Technology (INFOTECH)
M.Sc. in Englishy Infrastructure Planning (MIP) M.Sc.
in English

6y Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable
Design (IUSD) M.Sc. in English

y Integrative Technologies andArchitectural Design Research (ITECH)
M.Sc. in Englishy Maschinenbau / Mechanical Engineering
M.Sc. Georgia Tech.
mainly in English, partly in Germany Mechanical Engineering M.Sc.
y Mechanical Engineering/Materials
and Production Engineering M.Sc.
y Mechanical Engineering/MicroEngineering, Apparatus Technology
and Technical Optics M.Sc.
y Mechanical Engineering/ProductDevelopment and Design M.Sc.
y Mechatronics M.Sc.
y Medical Engineering M.Sc.
y Movement Science and Biomechanics
M.Sc.
y Photonic Engineering M.Sc.
y Real Estate Engineering andManagement M.Sc.
y Simulation Technology M.Sc.
y Software Engineering M.Sc.
y Sustainable Electrical Power Supply
M.Sc.
y Technical Education M.Sc.
y Technology Management M.Sc.
y Transport Engineering M.Sc.
y Water Resources Engineering andManagement (WAREM) M.Sc.
in English

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Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Business and Social Sciences

y Chemistry M.Sc.
y Food Chemistry M.Sc.
y Materials Science M.Sc. in English
y Mathematics M.Sc.
y Movement Science and Biomechanicsy Business Administration M.Sc.
y Business Administration,

M.Sc.
y Physics M.Sc.
y PHYSICS M.Sc. in English
y Technical Biology M.Sc.

technically oriented M.Sc.

y Empirical Political and Social Research
M.A.

y Empirical Political and Social Research
M.A. German-French

Languages and Cultural Sciencesy Art History M.A.
y Computational Linguistics M.Sc.

in English
y Cultures of Knowledge M.A.
y Digital Humanities M.A.
y English and American Studies /	 English Linguistics M.A.
y German Literature M.A.
y History – Sources and Interpretations
M.A.
y Philosophy M.A.
y Romance Studies / Digital Humanities
M.A.
y Theoretical and Comparative
Linguistics M.A.

y Information Systems M.Sc.
y Public Planning and Participation M.Sc.
y Sport Science: Sociology andEconomics M.A.

y Vocational Education and Human 		
Resources Development M.A.

All programs aretaught in German unlessotherwise stated.

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International Master’s Programs
Languages and Double Master’sLanguages
All international Master’s programs are taught – todifferent extents – in international languages:
We distinguish between:a) programs that can be studied completely in English 		(knowledge of the German language may give
students the possibility to choose among a broader 		range of subjects)b) programs that are taught mainly in English and 		partly in German, requiring a good command of theGerman language (minimum C1, see page 30) andc) programs that are taught in French and German.
Double Master‘s Programs (DM)Students pursuing a DM will study in Stuttgart for twosemesters and an additional two at a partner university.
However, there is a difference between DM options
on the one hand, and DM study courses on the other.
DM Options
Most Double Master’s programs at the University of
Stuttgart are offered as an option within a single degree
Master’s program. This means that, once students areadmitted to the single degree Master’s program, they
can apply for the Double Master‘s option.
DM Study Courses
Contrarily, some Master’s programs are exclusively
offered as Double Master’s study courses. For those, 		
students apply directly.
After graduation, students receive one Master‘stranscript and one certificate from each university.
The Joint Master‘s program Maschinenbau/MechanicalEngineering is an exception. Here, students receive
only one Joint Master‘s transcript and certificate forthe whole study program.

For the DD Options,please see:www.ia.uni-stuttgart.de/doubledegree

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International Master’s Programs –Classified by Language

MASTER’S PROGRAMS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Single Degree/Regulary Air Quality Control, Solid Waste andWaste Water Process Engineering (WASTE)

y Computational Linguisticsy Computer Sciencey Computational Mechanics of Materials andStructures (COMMAS)

y Electrical Engineeringy Geomatics Engineering (GEOENGINE)
y Information Technology (INFOTECH)y Infrastructure Planning (MIP)y Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design (IUSD)
y Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design
Research (ITECH)y Materials Sciencey PHYSICS
y Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM)
Double Master‘s (DM)y Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water
Process Engineering (WASTE)
DM option within the Air Quality Control, Solid Waste
and Waste Water Process Engineering (WASTE) programy Computational Mechanics of Materials andStructures (COMMAS)
DM option within the Computational Mechanics of 		
Materials and Structures (COMMAS) programy Electrical Engineering
DM option within the Electrical Engineering programy Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design
DM study course
y Materials Science
DM option within the Materials Science programy Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM)
DM option within the Water Resources Engineeringand Management (WAREM) program

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MASTER’S PROGRAMS TAUGHT MAINLYIN ENGLISH
Double Master‘s (DM) and Joint Master‘sy Automotive and Engine Technology
DM option within the Automotive and Engine 		Technology programy Business Administration
DM option within the Business Administration programy Chemistry
DM option within the Chemistry programy Energy Technology
DM option within the Energy Engineering programy Engineering Cybernetics
DM option within the Mechatronics programy Maschinenbau/Mechanical Engineering
Joint Master‘sy Mathematics
DM option within the Mathematics programy Mechanical Engineering
DM option within the Mechanical Engineering programy Mechatronics
DM option within the Mechatronics programy Simulation Technology
DM option within the Simulation Technology program

MASTER’S PROGRAMS IN GERMAN-FRENCH

With special
services forinternational students,
see page 13

Double Master‘s (DM)y Chemistry
DM option within the Chemistry program

German language
skills are required,
see page 29

y Empirical Political and Social Research
DM study course

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Fascination forthe sciences

International Master’s Programstaught in English

Each of the Master’s Programs described on thefollowing pages can be studied in English. However,
we would like to mention one distinction:
Some of these English speaking programs are speciallydesigned for international students. You will find themmarked with an asterisk . This means that – in addition
to the general services offered by the Interna­tional
Office – these courses offer specific support and/or leisureactivities to their students.
Depending on the course, this might include:
own buddy programs, alumni events with talks and/or
joint meals, newsletters, excursions, and, in somecases, assistance in finding an industrial internship.

Check out our videos on
the English speaking Master‘s
programs on YouTube

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Air Quality Control,
Solid Waste and Waste Water
Process Engineering(WASTE)

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The M.Sc. WASTE caters to international students witha background in Chemical, Civil, Environmental,
Mechanical or Process Engineering whose goal it is towork for internationally operating companies, universities
or research institutes within both, Germany and theirhometowns. The program educates students to engineer
creative solutions to environmental challenges in thefields of Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water
Process Engineering.

Course Director:
Dr.-Ing. Carolina Acuña Caro
Tel +49 711 685 68947
Fax +49 711 685 68277
info@waste.uni-stuttgart.de
www.waste.uni-stuttgart.de
Start: Winter semester
Application deadline: Feb. 15
Group size: 35--40
Offered since: 2002

The theoretical background is enhanced with practicalexperience and excursions to companies/municipal
facilities (e.g., waste incineration plants, landfills andsewage treatment plants), offering students permanent
insights into the everyday work of an environmental
engineer. Furthermore, students can take part in the Double
Master‘s program – MAUI at the Universidade Federal do
Paraná (UFPR), Brazil.

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Computational Linguistics

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Course Director:
Dr. Stefanie AnsteinTel +49 711 685 81387
Fax +49 711 685 81366
admission-cl-msc@ims.unistuttgart.de
www.uni-stuttgart.de/compling
Start: Winter/Summer semester
Application deadline: July 15/
Jan. 15
Group size: 20--30
Offered since: 2011

The M.Sc. program Computational Linguistics is offered at
the Institute for Natural Language Processing. It is intended
for Bachelor graduates from the fields of computational
linguistics, natural language processing, computer scienceand (formal) linguistics who are interested in engaging
with natural language processing on a scientific level. The
program provides an advanced education with a focus onteam work and prac­tical skills. It is suitable for students
who wish to deepen their knowledge of theories andapplications relevant to the automatic processing of written
and spoken language – e.g. for dialogue systems, machinetranslation or intelligent search engines.
The M.Sc. Computational Linguistics is a solid basis either
for a Ph.D. program in computational linguistics/ natural
language processing or for an advanced position inindustry and at research organizations which involve text
and speech processing.

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Computational Mechanicsof Materials and Structures(COMMAS)

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The M.Sc. program COMMAS is about the development
and implementation of numerical methods and simulation
techniques to deal with complex engineering problems.
Students learn different practical and powerful approaches
to model, understand, predict and validate responses
of materials and structures encountered in almost all
engineering disciplines. COMMAS is an interdisciplinary
program and has close cooperation with the faculties ofCivil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace
Engineering as well as local and international research
centers and industrial partners.

Course Director:
Siddharth Nirupama SriramTel +49 711 685 66377
Fax +49 711 685 66347
mscinfo@commas.unistuttgart.dewww.commas.uni-stuttgart.de
Start: Winter semester
Application deadline: Feb. 15
Group size: 30
Offered since: 2000

The program consists of four semesters including asemester of research work. The first semester is dedicatedto compulsory modules. During the second and thirdsemesters students can choose modules from a wide
range of electives. While the program can be studied in
English, some electives are also offered in German.

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Computer Science

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Course Director:
Dr. Katrin Schneider
Tel +49 711 685 88520
mcs@informatik.uni-stuttgart.de
www.uni-stuttgart.de/mcs
Start: Winter/Summer semester
Application deadline: July 15/
Jan. 15
Group size: 20
Offered since: 201317

The M.Sc. program Computer Science is intended forstudents from Computer Science and related disciplines.
The students have to decide for one major: “Autonomous
Systems in Computer Science”combines courses inmachine learning, artificial intelligence, and robotics
with sensors, hardware and software systems as well as
different computing resources. “Service Technology andEngineering” aims to provide the scientific and technological foundations of services, to train people in thedesign and maintenance of service-oriented platforms
and solutions.
“Visual Computing” covers the entire visual computing
pipeline such as video processing, computer graphics,
visualization, human machine interaction, and optimization. In the major’s compulsory courses, the students
acquire specialized knowledge and can tune the program
towards their individual interests by selecting the coursesof the elective part accordingly.

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Electrical Engineering

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Study Dean:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingmar Kallfass
Tel +49 711 685 67235
Fax +49 711 685 67236
info@ei.uni-stuttgart.de
www.uni-stuttgart.de/eengStart: Winter/Summer semester
Application deadline: Jan.15/
July 15
Group size: 50
Offered since: 2019

The Master’s program Electrical Engineering is a unique
two-year program covering the traditional foundationsof electrical engineering and information technology. It is
one of very few in Germany that does not require German
language proficiency as it can be completed entirely inEnglish. The first three semesters are study terms while
the fourth is intended for the master thesis project. There
are six areas of specialization:y Smart Information Processingy Communication Systems
y Nano- and Optoelectronics
y Power-electronic Systems and Technologies
y Smart Sensors
y Electromagnetics and Applications
Completing a mix of credits from both their specialization’s catalog of core courses and a catalog of elective
courses, students can customize the master’s program
according to their interests. Additional practical training
and the research and master thesis allow students to put
their theoretical knowledge to practical use.

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Geomatics Engineering(GEOENGINE)

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Course Director:
Dr.-Ing. Martin Metzner
Tel +49 711 685 84043
Fax +49 711 685 84044
geoengine@geoengine.unistuttgart.dewww.geoengine.uni-stuttgart.deGeomatics Engineering is the key discipline for measuring,modelling and presenting geospatial data and processes.
Recent technological developments such as global satellite
navigation, autonomous navigation, driver assistancesystems, digital maps and virtual globes have enhanced
Geodesy and Geoinformatics in the public awareness.
The program meets societal demands for geospatial infrastructures for sustainable development and responsible
use of available resources. It comprises solid theoreticalfoundations in mathematics, theoretical and satellite
geodesy and geo-methodologies, in addition to applied
topics such as representation of geodata, positioning,navigation, multi-sensor inte­gration and geo-telematics.
It consists of three course-based semesters and one
semester for thesis research, and is designed for students
from academia, government agencies or Geomatics
engineering companies.

Start: Winter semester
Application deadline: March 15
Group size: 20--30
Offered since: 2006

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Information Technology(INFOTECH)

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Course Directors:
Dr.-Ing. Emna Eitel
Katharina Geng
Tel +49 711 685 67820
Fax +49 711 685 67821
office@infotech.uni-stuttgart.de
www.infotech.uni-stuttgart.de

The INFOTECH Master’s offers a unique blend of Computer
Science, Electronics and Information Engineeringcourses in one program. It provides graduates with thefundamental methods and scientific skills neededfor development and research in information technology.
The program offers four areas of specialization:y Communication Engineering and Media Technologyy Embedded Systems Engineeringy Computer Hardware/Software Engineeringy Intelligent Methods for Test and Reliability

Start: Winter semester
Application deadline: Feb. 15
Group size: 80
Offered since: 1999

The freedom to select courses from a broad catalogue ofcore and elective courses allows students to specialize theprogram according to their interests. A 3-month research
project, which can be completed in the industry, provides
an opportunity to experience the practical relevance ofthe learned theory. The two year program is spread overthree study semesters with the fourth semester for the
Master Thesis.

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Infrastructure Planning(MIP)

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A well-planned infrastructure is essential for eco­nomic
development in emerging countries around the world andthe global job market calls for professionals capable ofplanning complex infrastructure facilities at the different
planning levels by integrating economic, social, ecologicaland management requirements.

Course Directors:
Dr. Marion Aschmann(program management
current students)
Tel +49 711 685 66563
office@mip.uni-stuttgart.deElke Schneider(application, DAAD scholarships)
Tel +49 711 685 66558
mip.application@mip.unistuttgart.dewww.mip.uni-stuttgart.de
Start: Winter semester
Application deadline: Feb. 15
Group size: 35
Offered since: 1983

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The Master’s program Infrastructure Planning at the
University of Stuttgart offers excellent education in thisregard. Members of different institutes and experienced
practitioners teach 35 students per session. Emphasis in
the four-semester-program is placed on an interdisciplinary
approach to integrated spatial planning, which is essential
for modern infrastructure planning and international
cooperation. Modules include: Energy Supply, Transportation, Water Management, GIS, Data Acquisition, Urban
and Regional Planning, Economics, Project Management,
Tendering and Contracting, Development Policy, Ecology,
Integrated Case Study.

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Integrated Urbanismand Sustainable Design(IUSD)

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Course Coordinator:
Rainer Goutrié
Tel +49 711 685 83370
Fax +49 711 685 83381
info@iusd.uni-stuttgart.de
www.iusd.uni-stuttgart.de
Start: Winter semester
Application deadline: Oct. 15 for
winter term in the following year.
Please note: special academic
application deadline for EPOS
scholarship seekers (see website)
Group size: 20
Offered since: 2011

Integrated Urbanism and Sustainable Design is a Master’s
program hosted at University of Stuttgart and Ain Shams
University Cairo. It prepares a new generation of urban
practitioners to face the tremendous environmental,
cultural, socio-economic and governance challenges
resulting from the dynamic urban transformation aroundthe globe. It is open to graduates and young professionals
from the fields of architecture, urban planning, landscapearchitecture and regional planning as well as to graduateswith other Bachelor degrees and with relevant professional
experience.
IUSD comprises different tracks:y Double Master‘s program at the University of Stuttgart
and Ain Shams University in Cairo, first year taught
in Stuttgart, the second year in Cairo (only for
DAAD/EPOS scholarship holders).
y Single degree starting at one of the two Universities
with the option of studying completely there, or
taking an exchange semester at one of the international partner universities.

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Integrative Technologies andArchitectural Design Research(ITECH)

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The M.Sc. program ITECH Integrative Technologies andArchitectural Design Research is a multidisciplinary,
research-oriented, experiment-based program shaped
around contemporary aspects of the built environment.
Through the continued advancement of technologicaland computational processes in architecture, the program
serves to merge the fields of design, engineering,
construction and natural sciences.

Program Coordinator:
Katja Rinderspacher
Tel +49 711 685 81922
Fax +49 711 685 81930
info@itech.uni-stuttgart.de
www.itech.uni-stuttgart.de
Start: Winter semester
Application deadline: Feb. 15
Group size: 20
Offered since: 2013

Challenging the design space boundaries of current
architectural and engineering practice, the program seeks
to provoke a re-examination of techniques, practices andtheories of design in relation to fields of engineering,robotics, digital fabrication, material science and biology.
Open to students with a Bachelor’s degree in architecture,engineering or natural science. All courses are instructed
in English.

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Materials Science

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Program Coordinator:
Dr. Ralf Schacherl
Tel +49 711 685 61941
ralf.schacherl@imw.unistuttgart.de
www.uni-stuttgart.de/mawi
Start: Winter/Summer semester
Application deadline: July 15/
Jan. 15
Group size: 20--30
Offered since: 2012

The Stuttgart area is well-known for its Materials Science
competences, due to a strong industrial background andseveral research institutes within and outside of the
University. Due to this fact, the study of Materials Sciencein Stuttgart combines a strong scientifically focusedcurriculum with an application- oriented approach. This
most effective combination allows the students to focus
on individual subjects among a variety of specialization
topics. The lecturers teaching the specialization topics
are professors/PhDs working in various institutes of the
University of Stuttgart as well as in collaborating institutes
from the outside.
The main part of the education is provided by the Instituteof Materials Science, which maintains a very close relationship to the Max Planck Institutes in Stuttgart (the Instituteof Materials Science is situated on the Max Planck
Campus in Stuttgart). The spatial proximity is optimal,
providing in-depth cooperation for research projects. Thus,
Stuttgart offers a unique stepping stone for institutional
and industrial careers in the field of Materials Science.

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PHYSICS

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PHYSICS is a highly competitive two-year international
M.Sc. program with a strong focus on research. The
collaboration of the University of Stuttgart’s Departmentof Physics and the Max Planck Institute for Solid State
Research ensures an excellent education in general
physics.

Course Director:
Mia Kumrić
Tel +49 711 685 64988
msc@pi.uni-stuttgart.dewww.msc.physics.unistuttgart.de
Start: Winter semester
Application deadline: March 1
Group size: 15--25
Offered since: 1999

During the first year of their studies PHYSICS students
attend seminars, lectures and laboratories and specialize
in either theoretical or experimental physics, whilst
entirely focusing on their individual research projects
during the second year. PHYSICS students can join teams
specialized in, e.g. Condensed Matter, Quantum Optics
and Cold Gases, Quantum Technologies, Soft Condensed
Matter, Colloidal Systems or Statistical Physics. We offer
a vibrant learning environment for young physicists fromall over the world who strive to become well equipped
for a career in science.

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Water Resources Engineeringand Management(WAREM)

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The need for sustainable water resources development
requires qualified engineers and scientists as wellas international scientific and professional cooperation.
The Master of Science program WAREM has been developed to satisfy these demands.

Course Director:
Anne Weiss
Tel +49 711 685 66616
Fax +49 711 685 66000
warem@iws.uni-stuttgart.de
www.warem.uni-stuttgart.de

The four-semester program covers the following areas:

Start: Winter semester
Application deadline: Feb. 15
Group size: 35
Offered since: 1997y Groundwater Management and Geohydrology
y Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Managementy Sanitary Engineering and Water Quality Management
The University’s excellent research facilities in the watersector are at the students’ disposal, e.g. a hydrauliclaboratory, an in-situ groundwater remediation installation(VEGAS), and a teaching and research sewage treatment
plant.
WAREM offers Double Master‘s programs with Chalmers
University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, or
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia.

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Open-mindedness,
individuality andcommunity spiritApplication and Language Skills
Degree Students

All international degree students wishing to study at
the University of Stuttgart must
y submit an application at least three months prior to
the beginning of their studies
y have a secondary school leaving certificate
y pass a German Language Proficiency Test
(except for the international Master’s programstaught in English)y register at the Office of Admissions

Admissions Officefor Foreign Citizens:
House of Students
Pfaffenwaldring 5c70569 Stuttgart, Germany
admissionsoffice@unistuttgart.de

University Admission Requirements
As a general rule, all the requirements that students haveto fulfill in their home country to be admitted to study
at a university (e.g. university entrance examinations) also
apply in Germany.
Depending on your citizenship and the country where
you gained your university entrance qualification, different
admission regulations apply. Please contact the pointsof contact for application, admission, and enrolment(Bewerbung, Zulassung, Einschreibung/BZE) directly tofind out how to apply properly.

Application Deadlines and Documents
Most of our courses start in the winter semester. You
will have to submit your application online via our
C@MPUS application portal by July 15 if you begin yourstudies in the winter semester, and January 15 if you
begin your studies in the summer semester. For the
English speaking international Master’s programs otherdeadlines may apply.
Language Proficiency Test and Language Preparation
All international degree students must have a goodcommand of the German language unless they apply for
an international Master’s program taught in English. Your
proficiency can be demonstrated by passing one of the

Application online:
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following: TestDaF (score 4 in all four parts of the test),
the Feststellungsprüfung (assessment exam), theDeutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz(DSDII), the Kleines Sprachdiplom or the Großes Sprachdiplom (KDS/GDS), or the Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung
(ZOP), offered by the Goethe-Institut. Both the DSH
examination and the telc-examination are not acceptedat the University of Stuttgart.
We recommend that you have had at least 1,000 hours ofGerman language instruction before trying to take the
TestDaF exam. The University of Stuttgart offers intensive
German language courses for a fee.
Applicants should have completed a minimum of 500
hours of German before entering the program. The
minimum is 375 hours in case applicants are currently
taking an A2 course.

AdmissionOnce your application has been processed you will receive
one of the following in your C@MPUS online account: a
Letter of Admission (Zulassungsbescheid) as well as a banktransfer form for the pay­ment of the semester contribution(at present about 200 EUR plus 1,500 EUR tuition for
non-EU international degree seeking students) or a letter
informing you that you have not been accepted and thereason why.

Intercultural training andlanguage preparation:www.uni-stuttgart.de//en/study/international/
german-courses
Entrance examination,
special admission regulations:www.uni-s.de/admission

Enrollment
Once you have received your Letter of Admission (Zulassungsbescheid) from the Campus Information System,
you are entitled to enroll in Stuttgart. This letter will provide
further details.

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International Office
and Special Programs

The International Office is located at the IZ on the campus in
Stuttgart-Vaihingen. It offers support, help and information
for international students and international scholars coming
to the University of Stuttgart. It organizes and manages
exchange and short-term programs as well as inter­cultural mentoring and offers German language courses
and intercultural training for international students.

Information forinternational students:
University of Stuttgart
International Office
Pfaffenwaldring 60 (IZ)
70569 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel +49 711 685 68566
Fax +49 711 685 68600
incoming@ia.uni-stuttgart.de
www.uni-stuttgart.de/io

Special Programs for Partner Universities

y Enhanced Summer Semester Programy Summer University
y Winter University
y SUPER (Stuttgart University Program for
Experiencing Research)

Exchange Programs
The University of Stuttgart has numerous partnershipagreements with institutions of higher education throughout the world. Every year, over a thousand students
participate in one of our exchange programs. Pleasecontact the International Office at your home institution to
obtain more information about an exchange with us.
Freemovers
If your university does not have a partnership agreementwith the University of Stuttgart, you may still want tocome as a freemover – for a semester or two. In this case
you will have to find an academic super­visor who officiallyinvites you.

Freemovers:
www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/
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Developing
new answers
to overarchingquestionsStudying fora Doctoral Degree

Doctoral Degrees in any Subject (Dr.)
M.Sc., M.A. or Dipl. graduates can study for a doctoral
degree (equivalent to Ph.D.) in any subject offered at the
University of Stuttgart. ln Germany, Ph.D. work is generally
research-based. The usual way to acquire a doctorate
is to find a professor who is prepared to supervise yourresearch. Prospective students need to establish directcontact with the professor. In some cases, before being
admitted as a Ph.D. candidate, you will have to preparea piece of scientific research (assessment test). The
dissertation (doctoral thesis) may be written in English.
lt takes between three and five years to complete a
doctorate, sometimes longer. Depending on the subject
area, students are part of a structured doctoral program
or work independently.
The Graduate Academy of the Universityof Stuttgart/GRADUS
The Graduate Academy of the University of Stuttgart(GRADUS) offers high-quality training for junioracademics. In cooperation with the faculties and institutions the main focus of the qualification concept is tosupport doctoral students in their development tobecome independent researchers.

Graduate Academy GRADUS:
www.gradus.uni-stuttgart.de

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The University of
Stuttgart supports
its students andjunior researchers
at all stagesof their careers.

General Information

Visa Regulations
For questions concerning visa regulations, please consult
the diplomatic representation of Germany (embassy or
consulate) in your home country or the country you are
currently residing in.
Living Expenses, Tuition and Fees
International students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA
country have to pay tuition fees of 1,500 EUR per semester.
Additionally the regular semester contribution of currently
about 200 EUR has to be payed. Living expenses amountto about 940 EUR per month. You will have to demonstratethat you have sufficient finances to cover your living
expenses for twelve months. EU citizens may apply forstate guaranteed loans during the time of enrollment.
Scholarships
The University of Stuttgart does not offer financial aid.
All students seeking a scholarship can apply from theirhome country to the DAAD (www.daad.de).
Employment
Non-EU citizens are allowed by law to work for a maximum of 120 days per year. In addition to the 120 days,
students may be employed as student assistants(Studentische Hilfskraft) at the University in one of theinstitutes or departments for up to 85 hours per month.
Please note that further regulations may apply. Whileattending a German language class preparing for the
TestDaF you are not allowed to work during the firstyear. So, do not come to Germany expecting to be able
to finance your whole studies by working.

Please contact:
incoming@ia.uni-stuttgart.de
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Orientation Program
The orientation program at the International Office takes
place before lectures begin. It offers a general introduction
to studying at the University of Stuttgart as well as
assistance with the authorities and study counseling.

Orientation program
www.student.uni-stuttgart.de/en/startingout/international/
orientation-days/

Intercultural Mentoring
Interested in one-to-one support from a senior student
during your first semester? Sign up for the Intercultural
Mentoring Program for degree students. Regular meetings
with your mentor, interesting workshops and various
social events will help you ease into your studies and makefor a semester full of cultural exchange and fun!

Intercultural Mentoringwww.uni-stuttgart.de/en/
study/international/support/
mentoring/Please contact:
mentoring@ia.uni-stuttgart.de

Buddy Program ready.study.stuttgart
The international buddy program aims to support you
during your start here in Stuttgart. You can apply fora pick-up service from the airport. In group sessions at theIZ our buddies help you with the formalities. The Buddy
Program also offers social events throughout the semester.
Just get in touch!

Buddy program
www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/
study/international/readystudy-stuttgart/

Extracurricular Activities
The International Office offers regular weekend trips andorganizes international student meetings and parties.
You can join one of the international student associations,learn another language at the university’s language centeror take part in the university‘s sports program. There areregular events such as volleyball, hockey and climbingor special excursions such as skiing in winter or sailing insummer. There are many more activities to discover after
your arrival.

Subscribe to our newsletter:
www.listserv.uni-stuttgart.de/mailman/listinfo/buddyprogramm

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Health Insurance
In Germany, every student under 30 years of age isrequired by law to show proof of medical insurance.
EU citizens need the European Health Insurance Card
(EHIC), which you have to apply for in your homecountry. Non-EU citizens need to purchase student healthinsurance after their arrival in Germany (approx. 110 EUR
per month). Make sure you have travel health insurance
for the time of travelling and prior to enrollment at the
University of Stuttgart (April 1 for the summer semester,Oct. 1 for the winter semester).
Accommodation
Both the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen and in Stuttgart
center have onsite halls of residence. Dorm rooms(ranging from 300 – 450 EUR per month) are furnished,some are equipped with a sink and all have access to
kitchen and sanitary facilities, telephone and internet.
From the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, the city of
Stuttgart can be reached by suburban railway within ten
minutes. If you are under 32 years of age and want toapply for a room in one of the student dormitories, pleasecontact Student Services or the Vereinigung Stuttgarter
Studentenwohnheime e.V. (VSSW).

Student Services foraccommodation:
Studierendenwerk Stuttgart
Rosenbergstr. 18
70174 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel +49 711 9574470
Fax +49 711 9574450
wohnen@sw-stuttgart.dewww.sws-internet.deVereinigung Stuttgarter
Studentenwohnheime e.V.
Pfaffenwaldring 50 A
70569 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel +49 711 25085551
info@vssw.de
www.vssw.de

Meals
Students must provide for their own meals. At lunchtime
students can buy inexpensive meals in the cafeterias ordining halls.

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Stuttgart –a vibrant, international city

The City and the Regionof Stuttgart

Stuttgart – a Cultural and Historical City
The city of Stuttgart is the state capital of BadenWürttemberg with about 600,000 inhabitants. Situatedin the valley of the river Neckar, between the hills of the
Swabian Alb and the Black Forest, it is often called “thecity between forests and vineyards”. A large numberof cultural highlights are to be found in the city including
opera, ballet, theatres, concert and musical halls,
churches with concert performances, art galleries andvarious museums.
There is also a rich variety of attractive sporting events
as well as possibilities for individual activities such as
hiking in the Swabian Alb and the Black Forest or visiting
picturesque wine valleys and historical sites. One of
the attractions of Stuttgart is the “Wilhelma”, the largest
zoological and botanical garden in Europe. Europe’s second
biggest mineral baths, famous for their medical effects,
and the castles of the former kings of Württemberg are also
located in Stuttgart.
The Stuttgart Region – one of Europe’s Largest
High-Tech Centers
The Stuttgart region is an industrial center specializingin high-tech industries such as car manufacturing,
environmental technologies, machine tools, electronics,
and information and communications technology.
Many internationally renowned companies such as Bosch,Daimler, Porsche and IBM Germany have their headquarters and factories in the greater Stuttgart region.
In addition, numerous smaller companies producing
machine tools, textiles, precision instruments and luxury
items are also located here.

www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/
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