Whether they aim to be mechanical engineers, managers or musicians, Stuttgart can offer its almost 36,000 students the most up-to-date teaching and research facilities. The largest institution of higher education is Universität Stuttgart, which has 22,000 students. Its main focuses include environmental sciences, energy technology, and transport and vehicle technology. It also has a strong international presence – for example, as the partner university of the German University in Cairo. Stuttgart’s oldest higher education institution is Universität Hohenheim. Located to the south of the city, it specializes in agricultural science and natural sciences. The city is also a popular study location for artists and musicians: Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste is one of Germany’s largest art colleges, and Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst organizes 250 concerts and 200 performances a year in Stuttgart alone.

FACTS

Students: 33,000

Foreign students: 2,600

Universities: 2

Universities of applied science: 3

Arts colleges: 3

Population: 590,992

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