Overview

HFT Stuttgart’s MEng in Smart City Solutions (SCS) is designed for professionals in the fields of architecture, urban design, urban planning, infrastructure, or engineering; equipping them to take leading roles in complex international projects.

Students acquire skills and knowledge in fields related to the urban challenges Smart Cities promise to redress: transport and energy, urban development and urban planning, governance and finance, construction and architecture, urban data platforms, and use cases.

The unique feature of the programme is the Case Study. During this two-semester course students draft and conceptualize a smart city strategy for a city or an urban development in close exchange with their lecturers and the responsible persons from the case study, exposing their ideas to frequent reality checks. Past Case Studies were hosted by the City of Ludwigsburg, Siemens, and the City of Ulm.

Our flexible, modular structure allows students to study full-time or to combine their studies with part-time work.

Careers

The Master Programme provides you with the knowledge and methods to work in smart city projects with a focus on strategy, concept, and project implementation: either self-employed, as a leading consultant for an international company, or as a leading architect, urban planner, or engineer.

Students who are preparing to take up leadership roles in their smart city careers can opt for the dual degree and earn an additional MBA from Liverpool John Moores University. This requires spending an additional semester in the United Kingdom.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basics of Smart Solutions

Smart Urbanism

Smart Building

Smart Information Modelling

Case Study

Smart Energy & Mobility

Smart Resources & Resilience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stuttgart, Germany

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction Environmental Sciences View 14 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in Germany

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Academic requirements

First university degree that qualifies for a profession

- Bachelor's, Magister, Diplom or equivalent

- Suitable majors are construction and infrastructure-related subjects (e.g. architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, business administration or management)

- 210 ECTS / full-time study programme of 7 semesters

- If your have a degree in another discipline the admission committee will decide if SCS is a good fit for you.

-If you have a first university degree with 6 semesters or 180 ECTS please check the FAQs below.

English requirements

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80

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

First university degree that qualifies for a profession
- Bachelor's, Magister, Diplom or equivalent
- suitable majors are construction and infrastructure-related subjects (e.g architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, business administration or management)
- comprising at least 210 ECTS / full-time study programme of 7 semesters
- If you have a degree in another discipline the admission committee will decide if SCS is a good fit for you.
- If you have a first university degree with 6 semesters or 180 ECTS please check the FAQs below.

Above-average academic grades

Demonstrated knowledge of the English language
- TOEFL
  - 550 points (paper-based test)
  - 213 points (computer-based test)
  - 80 points (internet-based test)
- IELTS test (academic or general) min. score 6,5

At least one year of relevant full-time professional experience after completing your first higher-education degree

Work experience

At least one year of relevant full-time professional experience after completing your first higher-education degree

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6666 EUR / year

≈ 6666 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6666 EUR / year

≈ 6666 EUR / year

Living costs

Stuttgart

Germany

900 - 1521 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships at HFT Stuttgart

A limited number of scholarships are available to all students of HFT Stuttgart. Students qualify with an outstanding academic performance, demonstrated social commitment and special personal circumstances. Students can apply after enrolling in the curriculum.

Scholarship types:

- Germany Scholarship / Deutschlandstipendium

3,600 € per year paid in monthly instalments of 300 €. over a period of 12 months.

- University foundation / Studienstiftung der HFT Stuttgart

1,500 € per year paid in two instalments of 750€. over a period of 2 semesters.

In addition to the HFT scholarships other organisations e.g. DAAD offer attractive scholarships for which you can apply prior to arriving in Germany.

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