Stuttgart is sending out a clear signal for the future of the science location: a clip played out on social media (opens in a new tab) is intended to inspire young people to study in Stuttgart as a university location. The mini-campaign, which ran from the end of June to mid-July 2025, was initiated social media (opens in a new tab) is intended to inspire young people to study in Stuttgart as a university location. The mini-campaign, which ran from the end of June to mid-July 2025, was initiated by the state capital in collaboration with the two universities and nine other Stuttgart universities.
Public universities and academies
The state capital Stuttgart has seven public universities. The educational institutions are distributed throughout the city. The largest university by far is the University of Stuttgart, with campuses in the city center and in Vaihingen.
Stuttgart University
University of Hohenheim
Media University (HdM)
Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences (HFT)
State University of Music and Performing Arts
State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart
Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Stuttgart
Private universities and academies
In addition to the public universities, numerous private educational institutions in Stuttgart offer a wide range of courses. Furthermore, many distance learning universities maintain study centers in the state capital. We have compiled a selection of private educational institutions for you.
