University of Stuttgart - Schulich Only

Stuttgart offers a wide variety of programs for engineering students including the following areas: Aerospace, Transport and Automotive, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Energy, Geomatics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Process, Software, and Renewable/Sustainability-related Engineering programs (and more). 

Browse the course catalogue online. You can filter by courses in English.

There are also a limited number of English courses available at the Masters level. 

For questions regarding courses, especially in civid engineering, you can contact David Forster from Uni Stuttgart.

Students at Stuttgart typically take 18-30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits per semester (3-5 half courses). 6 ECTS = 3 units at UCalgary (1 half course equivalent).  

Enhanced Summer Semester Program (ESSP)

This unique program offers students the possibility of participating in the Winter University (Jan-Feb, which offers a German course and an English taught subject course) followed by an Intensive German Course (Mar-Apr, min. of A2 level in German is required to participate). This happens prior to your regular exchange semester during the German summer semester (Apr-July) taking a mix of courses in German and English (U Stuttgart will recommend a list of courses in German). For details and a graphic, click here. 

The academic year is divided into two semesters.

The "Winter" Semester runs from mid-October (Early Sept for German Language Course) to early February and exams are being held from February until the end of March. The "Summer" Semester runs from mid-April (early March for German Language Course) to late July with an exam period after. Students may be able to arrange for early exams (see "Additional Information/FAQs" for pre-semester course details).

There is also the possibility of doing an Enhanced Summer Semester Program (Jan-July) including an intensive German course for 2 month (German A2 level or higher is required). For details, see the Academic section above.

There is a summer program available open to Engineering student and students of other majors. For more information, check out the Stuttgart Summer page.

Stuttgart can offer accommodation for students in the privatized student dorms run by Studentenwerk Stuttgart. After students have submitted their applications to UCalgary as well as Stuttgart (when instructed by the exchange advisor), Stuttgart will be in contact regarding application deadlines for housing. For detailed information on the housing offer and types of housing, please visit their page HERE.

Generally because of the challenges of finding rooms on the private housing market, living in student residences is strongly recommended. 

The dorms in Stuttgart are very conveniently located 20 min from the city centre, and come equipped with a table, bed, chair, and closet. Kitchens and bathrooms are shared across the floor (dishes/utensils are not provided). Bed linen can be purchased on arrival for 45 euro. All rooms have internet access, and access to washing machines, dryers, bike storage, and cable TV. All rent is inclusive of utilities except internet (very affordable). Dorms are listed here.  

This exchange is open to regular, full-time students in Schulich School of Engineering at UCalgary, who have completed at least 1 full year (10 courses) at the post-secondary level, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B-) or permission of the exchange advisor.

Students must have completed at least two 300-level courses in German (4 semesters of German or equivalent language skills) for this exchange. A language level of at least B2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR), is also acceptable. Certification of language proficiency may be required. (see "Additional Information/FAQs" for pre-semester course details).

A German language level of A2 and mandatory participation in the intensive pre-semester German course is required for students who mostly plan to take courses in English.

In order to participate in the Enhanced Summer Semester Program (ESSP) (see academic section for details) students need a minimum German language level of A2. 

What's special about Stuttgart?

For more information about living in Stuttgart, visa applications, insurance, and other important information, please visit their "Practical Information" page. 

Do I need to speak German?

For studies in German it is required, however for classes in English it is recommended that you have an intermediate understanding of German (German 205 or equivalent). In daily life English speakers are able to function fairly well in German society with a basic knowledge of the language for shopping and eating out, etc. but it can be more difficult in terms of navigating housing, websites, or filling out forms.

Is there a pre-semester German language program?

Yes. Before every semester students have the opportunity to participate in a pre-semester German language course. Students should have at least a basic knowledge of German (A1-A2) before the course begins (a minimum of 200 hours of instruction), but are matched to various levels based on ability. The course costs approximately €250. For more details on application deadline and requirements, please see the link above.

In order to take courses in German, students may be required to provide a certificate proving at least an B1 level of German knowledge according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 

Is there an Orientation program?

Yes. It includes group sessions explaining some of the formalities of your exchange, the German university system, and tips for living and studying in Stuttgart. This is offered to students that don't participate in the German intensive course to get the information necessary to have a successful program. Typically this takes place a week before lectures begin and more details can be found on their Orientation program page. 

What supports or services are available at Stuttgart? 

Stuttgart offers support for students with permanent or temporary disabilities. For information on accessibility of campuses across Europe, ESN has created "Inclusive Mobility EU" which allows you to check the accessibility of universities and cities across Europe. For city-specific services and places in Europe, the Jaccede interactive platform (website and/or smartphone app - both Android and iOS) also provides a searchable user-built database to identify important accessibility information of public places and locations.