Universität Stuttgart for Ghanaian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
See official university website for current requirements.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €3,000–€3,368. Application deadline: July 15 for winter semester.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. English-taught programmes in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Civil Engineering. Baden-Württemberg state charges non-EU students €1,500/semester tuition. This is separate from the Semesterbeitrag.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €3,000–€3,368. Application deadline: May 31 for winter semester. Decision time: 8–16 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. PhD students are typically employed as research assistants, which waives tuition fees. DAAD scholarships also available for Ghanaian candidates.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — contact supervisor directly
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
DAAD Scholarship
by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Deutschlandstipendium
by Federal Government + Private sponsors · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →University of Stuttgart International Scholarship
by University of Stuttgart · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Can Ghanaian engineering graduates apply directly to Stuttgart for a Masters?
Yes — Ghanaian university graduates with a bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Civil Engineering can apply directly. A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 and IELTS 6.5 are required. WASSCE is accepted as the secondary school qualification for the undergraduate pathway via Studienkolleg.
How much does the University of Stuttgart cost for Ghanaian students?
Under Baden-Württemberg state policy, non-EU students pay €1,500/semester tuition plus the Semesterbeitrag of ~€184/semester — totalling approximately €3,368/year. DAAD scholarships can cover both tuition and living expenses for eligible Ghanaian Masters and PhD students.
What are the career opportunities after studying at Stuttgart?
Ghanaian graduates can apply for Germany's 18-month Job-Seeker Visa. Stuttgart is home to Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch, and hundreds of engineering firms that actively hire graduates, making it one of Germany's best cities for engineering career starters.
Tips for Applying to Uni Stuttgart
The University of Stuttgart (QS #314) is one of Germany's premier technical universities, renowned for Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering in the heart of Germany's automotive corridor. Non-EU Ghanaian students pay €3,000/year in state tuition plus Semesterbeitrag, but DAAD scholarships and the university's own International Scholarship can significantly reduce costs. After graduation, the 18-month Job-Seeker Visa and Stuttgart's engineering ecosystem — home to Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Bosch — open strong career pathways.
Official source: Universität Stuttgart ↗Plan Your Germany Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Ghanaian passport holders applying to Germany.
Cost of Living in Stuttgart
Student halls available through Studierendenwerk Stuttgart. Apply early.
Semester ticket covers Stuttgart VVS public transport network.