Study in Germany | Universities in Stuttgart

Visit to Germany and stay for study in Stuttgart

The Stuttgart city is not considered a traditional university city, but nevertheless has a variety of institutions of higher education. The most significant of them are:

University of Stuttgart, it is the fourth biggest university in Baden-Württemberg after Heidelberg, Tübingen and Freiburg. Founded in 1829, it was a Technische Hochschule ("Technical University") until 1967, when it was renamed to "university". Its campus for social sciences and architecture is located in the city centre, near the main train station, while the natural science campus is in the southwestern city district of Vaihingen. Historically, its been especially renowned for its faculty of architecture (Stuttgarter Schule). Today, its main focus is on engineering and other technical subjects.

University of Hohenheim, founded in 1818 as an academy for agricultural science and forestry. While these subjects are still taught there today, its other focus today is on business administration. It is located in Hohenheim quarter of the southern city district of Plieningen.

State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, founded in 1857, located in the city centre, next to the Neue Staatsgalerie.

State Academy of Visual Arts Stuttgart, one of the biggest art colleges in Germany, founded in 1761, located in the Killesberg quarter of the northern city district Stuttgart-Nord.

College of Media, founded in 2001, a merger of the former College of Printing and Publishing and the College of Librarianship, located in Vaihingen.
University of Applied Science Stuttgart, founded in 1832 as a college for craftsmanship, university of applied science since 1971, located in the city centre, near the University of Stuttgart's city-centre campus.

University of Cooperative Education Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1974, with a focus on practical experience, subjects are business, technology and social work.

in Stuttgart go to Shoping

Stuttgart for meeting, or events, or just vacation and shopping
Konigstrasse is lined with large department stores and elegant shops selling specialist goods and international designer labels. In the market square at the heart of the city there is Breuninger, a luxury department store, and the wonderful art nouveau market hall, which are both good places for picking up something special. For bargain hunters, Hugo Boss has a factory outlet store in Metzingen, 34 kilometres from Stuttgart.


Königstrasse and Schulstrasse
The city-centre shopping area with department stores, specialist outlets, cafés and places to relax. Street performers from all over the world provide entertainment in this pedestrian precinct which is more than 1km long. Schulstrasse, which became Germany's first pedestrian precinct in 1953, links Königstrasse with the market square and is lined with a variety of fashion shops and eating places.

Calwer Strasse/Passage
Behind the pretty façades of the gabled buildings and historical timber-framed houses are exquisite shops, mainly selling chic fashion wear, jewellery and leather goods - irresistible for browsing and treating yourself.

Bohnenviertel district
It may not be apparent to outsiders, but the old town, although right next to the market square, is separated by a multi-lane main road from the lively district "on the other side". Nevertheless, there are some surprising discoveries to be made in the Bohnenviertel district such as wine taverns, international restaurants and countless tiny shops, lots selling unusual wares from around the world.

Stuttgart city Germany

Travel to Germany, Vacation, study, meeting and event in Stuttgart City

Stuttgart city Germany
A vibrant city with top-class art and culture, appealing leisure activities and fantastic shops, Stuttgart is at the centre of one of Germany's foremost economic regions. Stuttgart city is known for its rich cultural heritage, in particular its State Theatre (Staatstheater) and State Gallery (Staatsgalerie). The Staatstheater is home to the State opera and three smaller theatres and it regularly stages opera, ballet and theatre productions as well as concerts. The Staatstheater was named Germany/Austria/Switzerland 'Theatre of the year' in 2006; the Stuttgart Opera has won the 'Opera of the year' award six times. Stuttgart Ballet is connected to names like John Cranko and Marcia Haydée.

The city also offers two broadway-style musical theatres, the Apollo and the Palladium Theater (each approx. 1800 seats). Ludwigsburg Palace in the nearby town of Ludwigsburg is also used throughout the year as a venue for concerts and cultural events.

The Schleyerhalle sports arena is regularly used to stage rock and pop concerts with major international stars on European tour.
Stuttgart's Swabian cuisine, beer and wine have been produced in the area since the 1600s and are now famous throughout Germany and beyond. For example, Gaisburger Marsch is a stew that was invented in Stuttgart's Gaisburg area of Stuttgart South.