International Office

The Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design was founded in 1761 and is a state-recognised institution with university status. The Academy has a long tradition of academic excellence in the fields of fine arts, architecture, design, conservation and art history.
ABK Stuttgart offers an international environment of innovation and learning, encompassing all disciplines of art and design. Students are enrolled on B.A., M.A. and German Diplom degree courses. It maintains an independent mode of study, so students are required to work self-motivated and disciplined to achieve their artistic goals.
International students interested in studying at ABK Stuttgart should refer to the information on available exchange programmes.

The International Office advises and supports outgoing students and provides help in all stages of their application process.

Within the university administration, the International Office is responsible for supporting the Rektorate and the faculties in developing, maintaining and financing the international partnerships of the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences. It advises and is active in the field of internationalisation, especially with regard to university partnerships and consortia.

The International Office represents the Academy in its dealings with funding bodies and scientific organisations, in international recruitment and marketing activities, and is also involved in international accreditation procedures and practices.

As part of its internationalisation efforts, ABK Stuttgart successfully completed the Internationalisation of Universities audit of the German Rectors‘ Conference (HRK) in 2016.