About us
- Two thirds of all
institutes and
research institutions
are situated on the
campus in Vaihingen.
The University of Stuttgart
The Universität of Stuttgart is situated in the middle of a highly dynamic economic region with a worldwide reputation for excellence in the fields of mobile and information technology, production, process engineering as well as in life sciences. The Universität of Stuttgart was founded in 1829, at the beginning of the industrial age in Europe, and has celebrated its 175-th anniversary in 2004. The cooperation between technical, physical and human sciences has always been an advantage of the University of Stuttgart. Today the university is a modern, achievement-orientated institution with a comprehensive range of subjects and a focus on technical and physical disciplines. The maxim is not only „job-qualification“, but "technology, knowledge and education for mankind“, as the motto of the University of Stuttgart says.
- The Stadtgarten
is the original place of the
university. The photo shows
the campus city center.
Important Impulse-Transmitter
The income from external funds, which is always high, was around 170 million Euros in 2011 and shows, that the University is a much sought-after partner by international and German, state and private funding organisations and by the economy. 4.800 employees work in over 150 institutes,10 faculties and in central institutions; this makes the University of Stuttgart one of the greatest employers of the region. At the moment, 22.600 students are registered, 2.200 students graduate every year and start their careers. Additionally, about 150 trainees from many different branches train for their jobs here. They become mechanics, mathematic-technical assistant and many other trades - in the workshops and laboratories of the university.
- Modern architecture and future
oriented research are connected
in the Baden-Württemberg
Aerospace Centre in Vaihingen.
Attractive Environment
As campus university with two well connected locations, close to attractive recreation possibilities in the environment and closely integrated in the cultural live of the city, the university provides the best conditions for studying and working as well as a diversity of job chances for graduates. Together with modern information technologies, comfortable hostels and housing for guest lecturers, the neighbouring institutions of the Max Planck-, the Fraunhofer Institute and the German Aerospace Center constitute a fertile ground for innovations and scientific communication. And those who want to found a company with their new know-how can find support and office space in the local center for technology. And what`s more, the quality of life is also high: The charming position of Stuttgart between forests and vineyards, the Swabian Mountains and the Black Forest with their attractive leisure activities and a wide range of cultural events - from ballet to variète - make living here a pleasure.
- The same is valid for the center of
biological process engineering with
6.000 sm space and an own
biotechnical laboratory. It was
finished 1993.
Core Competences
The main emphasis of the University of Stuttgart is on engineering and the natural sciences. However, combining these areas with the humanities and the social sciences adds something special to its profile.
Indicators of the excellent status are the two projects that were successful in the recent “Excellence Initiative” sponsored by both the Federal and the State governments. One project is the Cluster of Excellence “Simulation Technology” and the other, the Graduate School “Advanced Manufacturing Engineering”. We are also involved in a number of Collaborative Research Centres and Research Training Groups. The research activities are concentrated around eight interdisciplinary areas, “Modelling and Simulation Technology”, “New Materials”, “Complex Systems and Communication”, “Concepts of Technology and Technology Evaluation”, “Energy and the Environment”, “Mobility”, “Integrated Product Design and Production Organisation” as well as “Building and Housing”. The Universität Stuttgart is going to strengthen its research through interdisciplinary networks of cooperation in order to continue to expand the cutting-edge position in these fields.
The University of Stuttgart is going to increase its international presence and concentrate on themes that are of central importance to the future. Behind this lies the vision of undertaking research on the whole life-cycle of a product. This begins with the molecular model, continues through the material and process levels on through design, production and utilization, and ends with the recycling process. This involves not only the technical engineering implementation but also the evaluation of the sustainability of the technical innovations.
- Fusion of functional use and
building art at the campus: The
chimney in fornt of the institute
ombustion engines and autocars
was designed by By Hans
Lohrerauf.
Guest from all over the world
Graduates of the University of Stuttgart are prepared for the international competition by stays abroad and an increasing number of master and bachelor courses of study in English language. The share of international students (20%) is far above average. Right from their start in Germany foreign students are taken care of with a special welcome program. An alumni program is designed to help stay in touch with the university after graduation.
The university consists of ten departments:
- Architecture and Urban Planning [de]
- Civil- and Environmental Engineering [de]
- Chemistry
- Energy Technology, Process Engineering and Biological Engineering [de]
- Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology [de]
- Aerospace Engineering and Geodesy
- Engineering Design, ProductionEngineering and Automotive Engineering [de]
- Mathematics & Physics
- Humanities
- Management, Economics and Social Sciences [de]