Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart
About
Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart charges tuition from €3,000/year in Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg's dense small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) and automotive-engineering economy, teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts and business. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Stuttgart is a prosperous city in Baden-Württemberg, known for Porsche, Daimler, and a strong tech ecosystem. Living costs are higher than smaller German cities — expect €800–950 per month for shared housing and essentials. The city has excellent museums, a lively cultural scene, and easy access to the surrounding wine regions and hiking.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester — Bachelor15 July
Confirmed, matches stored row. Source: https://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/studieninteressierte/bewerber/bewerbung_bachelor
- Summer semester — Bachelor15 January
Not in stored data; added for completeness. Source: https://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/studieninteressierte/bewerber/bewerbung_bachelor
- Winter semester — Master15 July
Application window mid-May to 15 July. Source: https://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/studieninteressierte/bewerber/bewerbung_master
- Summer semester — Master15 January
Not in stored data; added for completeness. Source: https://www.hdm-stuttgart.de/studieninteressierte/bewerber/bewerbung_master
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart is €3000 per year. Living costs in 70569 Stuttgart are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart located?
Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart is in 70569 Stuttgart, Germany. Nobelstraße, 70569 Stuttgart
What can you study at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart?
Fields offered include: STEM, Arts, Business, Communications.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Stuttgart; competitive allocation — apply as early as Apr for WiSe
- Studierendenwerk Stuttgart · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
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Why this works
- At €3,000 per year, tuition is low compared to private German universities charging €10,000–20,000 annually.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for motivated CIS students without near-native English.
- The fields span science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, and business, making it unusually broad for a media-focused applied university.
- Stuttgart is Germany's engineering capital, home to Bosch, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz, offering strong internship access.
- A German university degree is recognised across the EU and opens pathways to the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- After graduating, students have 120 full or 240 half working days per year during studies, building early career experience.
What to check
- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an extra €1,500 per semester on top of the listed tuition — budget accordingly.
- Most bachelor programmes at German universities of applied sciences are taught in German; confirm English availability for your chosen programme.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission if their diploma is not recognised in Germany.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) — approximately €11,904 for the first year — before issuing a student visa.
- Stuttgart has a severe student housing shortage; finding affordable accommodation near campus can take months of advance planning.
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