r/unistuttgart

Hi everyone.

I hav a few questions regarding Stuttgart and the University if Stuttgart. I'd really appreciate hearing from current students, recent graduates, or people who have studied EE at Uni Stuttgart and are now working.

My background is in Electrical Engineering, and professionally I'm working in embedded software/firmware, with experience in microcontrollers, embedded systems, IoT, C/C++, etc. in Automotive and in Solar. So I'm particularly interested in the embedded/firmware/electronics side of the job market.

I have a few questions:

1. Cost of living / finances

* Roughly how much do you spend per month on rent, food, transport, insurance, etc.?

* If someone gets a Werkstudent job, is it realistically possible to cover a significant portion of their monthly expenses?

* For those who worked during their Master's, approximately how much were you earning per month?

2. Werkstudent / HiWi jobs

For someone targeting embedded systems, firmware, IoT, electronics, automotive electronics, microcontrollers, etc.:

* How good is the Werkstudent market in Stuttgart specifically?

* How difficult is it for an international student to get a technical Werkstudent position?

* How long did it take you to find your first one?

* What German level did you have when you got the job?

* Where do people usually search/apply, LinkedIn, company websites, Stellenwerk, Uni Stuttgart portals, networking, professors, etc.?

3. Career prospects after the Master's

For people who recently graduated from M.Sc. EE at Uni Stuttgart:

* How has your job search been after graduation?

* How good are the prospects for embedded/firmware/electronics/IoT engineers in Stuttgart and the surrounding region?

* Do you think Uni Stuttgart's location/network is a significant advantage for these careers?

4. Learning German

For current students/international graduates:

* Where did you learn German?

* Does Uni Stuttgart offer useful German courses for international students?

* Did you use VHS, Goethe, apps, private courses, etc.?

* If you started from A0/A1, how long did it realistically take you to reach B1/B2?

5. For recent M.Sc. EE graduates

Knowing what you know now:

* Would you choose the same Master's again?

* What did you like/dislike about the program?

* Did the Master's actually help you get into the German engineering job market?

* What would you do differently if you were starting again?

* And overall, what do you think the career prospects look like during and after the degree?

Any honest experiences, including negative ones, would be really helpful.

Thanks!

Can anyone please tell me if it is possible to get into a master's program at top German universities in robotics, automation, and AI with a GPA of 3.01 (4 is best) and a German equivalent of around 2.48?

I have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and strong research experience, including a paper in a reputable conference.

I am targeting TU Darmstadt Mechatronics, Uni of Bonn Mobile Robotics, RWTH Aachen Automation Engineering, TU Dortmund Automation and Robotics, Leibniz Uni Hannover AI-Driven Mechatronics and Robotics, KIT CDS, and University of Stuttgart Autonomous Systems.

Can anyone please guide me in preparing the application forward?

Hey all, I’m starting my Master’s at Uni Stuttgart soon and want to keep playing football casually nothing too serious, just regular kickabouts/pickup games to stay active and meet people.

Heard Stuttgart has decent options for this (uni sports, local groups, pickup games) such as the Hochschulsport (AHS) courses , but have no idea where to start or how registration/signup usually works.

If you play regularly or know of any groups, teams, or meet-ups. Complete beginner to the Stuttgart scene, any pointers appreciated 🙏

Hallo zusammen, ich stehe vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung und würde gerne externe Perspektiven hören. Hier die Situation:

Über mich:

- 25/26, gerade Soziologie-BA (Note 2,0) abgeschlossen

- Komme gerade aus Wien (1 Semester Master dort, ohne Abschluss) – will mich in Deutschland wieder verwurzeln

- Habe zwei Master-Zusagen: Stuttgart EPSF und Augsburg Sozialwissenschaften: Konflikte in Politik und Gesellschaft (ab WS 2026/27)

Finanzielle Situation:

- Angebot Werkstudentenstelle, Community Management, 20 h/Woche (flexible Stundenzahl), ~17€/h netto ca. 1.340€/Monat, **völlig remote** (kein Pendeln)

- BAföG: Wahrscheinlich Höchstsatz (~850–992€), weil beide Eltern 2024 nicht erwerbstätig waren – aber nicht garantiert, erst bekannt ab September/Oktober

- Ersparnisse: gerade sehr knapp

- Mietraum: max. 600€ warm (mit EBK)

Das Problem:

In Stuttgart finde ich unter 800€ NICHTS mit EBK und S-Bahn-Anbindung. Mit 1.340€ Werkstudenten-Netto + möglicherweise BAföG ist 800€ Miete verdammt knapp (~60 % des Einkommens). Ich würde zwischen Miete und Leben fett kalkulieren müssen.

In Augsburg: 500–700€ für ähnliche Wohnungen – problemlos tragbar.

Für Stuttgart sprechen:

- Studiengang besser für meine Karriere: EPSF ist methodisch breiter (quali + quanti), öffnet mehr berufliche Türen (Forschung, Verbände, NGOs, Umfrageinstitute)

- Ort: Ich wohne aktuell in Bayern (Ulm), Stuttgart ist erreichbar, Augsburg würde näher zu meinem Vater bedeuten (kein Kontakt seit 2021 – will das vermeiden)

- Einleben: Nach Wien-Erfahrung (isoliert, falsch gewählt) will ich einen Ort, an dem ich ein Fundament baue

- Remote-Job passt:Mit BR-remote-Job könnte ich auch in Augsburg studieren, ABER die Augsburger Studiengänge haben sehr hohe Präsenzquote (was ich recherchiert habe) – das würde kollidieren

Für Augsburg sprechen:

- Mieten: 200–300€/Monat billiger = echte finanzielle Sicherheit

- Studiengang passt fachlich besser: Ausdrücklich qualitativ (mein Preference), Gesundheitssoziologie & Konflikt-Fokus (meine Interessen), Pflichtpraktikum 8 Wochen (Stuttgart nur 4)

- Weniger Quantitativ-Stress: Stuttgart hat eine Statistik-Klausur (180 Min.), die mir gegen den Strich geht. Augsburg prüft über Hausarbeiten (schreibe gerne, hasse Rechnen)

- Weniger abhängig von BAföG: Mit 500–700€ Miete bin ich selbst ohne BAföG-Zusage okay; mit Stuttgart 800€ bin ich am Ende, wenn BAföG kippt

Das Kerndilemma:

- Stuttgart = riskant finanziell, aber emotional/beruflich stimmig -> näher zu meinem Partner und Freunden

- Augsburg = finanzielle Sicherheit, aber fachlich nicht so ideal + persönlich ungünstig (zu nah an Vater, den ich meiden will) + sehr präsenzorientiert (kollidiert mit remote-Job?)

- Frist: Muss bis Ende August Studienort + Wohnung festlegen

Meine Fragen an euch:

1. Bin ich verrückt, für den "besseren" Ort 200€/Monat extra finanzielle Belastung in Kauf zu nehmen?

2. Wie realistisch ist es, 20 h/Woche remote zu arbeiten + vollständigen Master zu studieren (Kombination klappt das?)?

3. Welche Uni ist "besser"?

4. Augsburg-Fachlich besser + günstiger – warum fühlt sich das falsch an?

Edit: Ja, ich bin mir bewusst, dass ich privilegiert bin, Zusagen zu haben. Trotzdem fühlt sich die Entscheidung lahm an, weil beide Optionen Trade-offs haben, die ich nicht gewichten kann.

Edit 2: Einige fragten zu BAföG – ja, ich habe bereits angefordert (habs im Bachelor schon bekommen) , aber erst Bescheid Anfang/Mitte Oktober. Deshalb muss ich jetzt mit "wahrscheinlich Höchstsatz" rechnen, kann aber nicht sicher planen.

Hello, I’ve applied to MSc Chemistry for WiSi 26/27. I have an interview tomorrow. Has anyone completed interview for selection?

Hello, I have applied for a room in Allmandrings in Stuttgart and wrote my moving in date as October 1. I haven’t heard anything except the monthly confirmations that I’m still on the waiting list. I submitted my application in mid-January. I saw some people got room offers last month. I have messaged them on the portal, but no response. Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Is there anyone from this program ? I want to ask couple of questions about job/research opportunities related to specific areas.

Hi everyone!
I’m an international student from India and will be starting my Master’s in Computer Science at the University of Stuttgart this October.

I’m looking for accommodation from around October 1, 2026, preferably in Vaihingen or nearby areas.

If you know of anything available or have any leads, please feel free to DM me.

Thank you! 😊

Admitted to the M.Sc. Informatik (Computer Science) at the University of Stuttgart for the upcoming intake, really happy about it!
I’m searching for fellow incoming students to connect with. Is there a group chat (WhatsApp/Telegram/Discord) already set up? If you're joining too, please comment or send a message. I think it’d be helpful to discuss accommodation, visa processes, and other preparations in advance. Hope we can all get in touch!🥳
WS26/27

Hi everyone,

applied for the M.Sc. Electrical Engineering at Uni Stuttgart and received academic approval ("Academic entry requirements met"). However, due to a track selection mistake on Campus, the application was processed under the German track.

Does anyone know if the admissions office can administratively switch it to the English track after academic approval?

thanks.

Hallo zusammen! ✌️

Ich habe meine Zulassung für den Master in Wirtschaftsinformatik (WiFo) für das kommende Wintersemester bekommen und freue mich schon mega auf den Start im Oktober.
Gibt es hier zufällig schon bestehende WhatsApp-Gruppen, einen Discord-Server oder Ähnliches für die neuen Master-Erstis, um sich vorab ein bisschen auszutauschen?

Ich würde mich super gerne jetzt schon mit ein paar Leuten vernetzen, gerade auch im Hinblick auf den Stundenplan und die Modulwahl.

Hi everyone! I'm Hashim from Pakistan. I'm curious about student life in Switzerland. How is the university environment, and what do students usually do in their free time? I'd love to hear about your experiences and any advice you have. Thank you!

Hi everyone,
I have been admitted to both the University of Stuttgart and RWTH Aachen for a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Informatik), and I’m having a hard time deciding.
My main goal is to build a strong career in Germany. I’ve often heard that practical experience as a Werkstudent is just as important as the university itself, so that’s one of my biggest priorities.
If you were in my position, would you choose the University of Stuttgart or RWTH Aachen, and why?
I’m especially interested in your thoughts on:
Academic quality
Werkstudent opportunities
Career prospects after graduation
Student life and campus atmosphere
I’d especially appreciate hearing from current students or graduates of the University of Stuttgart.