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GSaME Graduate School: Advanced Manufacturing EngineeringGraduate School of Excellence Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in Stuttgart (GSaME)

Application Requirements

An engineering (mechanical or electrical), information or physical science, or business administration university degree is mandatory ("Diplom" or Master's degree). Written personal statement (motivation and background) Letters of recommendation from two well-known professors Online application is required. Proof of English C1 and German C1 language proficiency A Master’s or equivalent university degree in the field of the research topic according to § 3 Abs. 1 Nr. 1 of the Promotionsordnung (doctoral regulations of the University of Stuttgart) Conformance to the requirements of the doctoral regulations of the University of Stuttgart in the relevant version

Language Requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their German and English skills. German: TestDaF TDN5 minimum English: min. IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL (minimum 102 iBT TOEFL; 255 CBT TOEFL; 575 PBT TOEFL)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about GSaME Graduate School: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at Universität Stuttgart

Is GSaME Graduate School: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at Universität Stuttgart taught in German or English? ▼

This PhD programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the GSaME Graduate School: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for GSaME Graduate School: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at Universität Stuttgart? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying GSaME Graduate School: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Stuttgart — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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