Universities

Whether you want to train to be a mechanical engineer, a manager or a musician - Stuttgart has the most modern teaching and research institutions which are open to students from all over the world.

Education and learning is taken very seriously in Stuttgart. With its two universities in Stuttgart and Hohenheim, its numerous academies and vocational colleges, the State University of Music and the Academy of Art, the State Capital of Baden-Württemberg offers a comprehensive choice of different educational institutions.

Stuttgart holds one of the top positions for education and training in Europe: its universities, colleges and academies enjoy a global reputation for research and teaching. The special feature of this attractive city is its combination of high tech, practice-oriented study courses and the close cooperation with industry.

Studying in Stuttgart is a popular choice, both inside and outside Germany: in Stuttgart foreign students account for around 22 percent of students, the highest ratio of anywhere in Germany.

A German city with one of the largest number of green spaces, numerous public parks, beer gardens and cafés, the city offers great recreational value for students. With its world-famous ballet company, multiple award-winning state theater and famous Museum of Modern Art, Stuttgart is remarkable for its international art and cultural scene. The city also boasts a wide choice of music: from the radio symphony orchestra to jazz events and big rock and pop concerts - everything is there.

Students at the University of Stuttgart. Photo: University of Stuttgart

Hohenheim Castle - a royal residence for a university. Photo: University of Hohenheim