USA and Canada

• Bachelor’s program: at the start of studies at the host institution students have to be at least in the 5^th semester
• Master’s program: at the start of studies at the host institution students have to be at least in the 1^st semester
• Participation in an information session on study abroad programs in the US and Canada
• Participation in an one-on-one advising: please make an appointment with the Program Coordinator for Americas after participation in the information session
• International students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA member state and whose residence permit would expire shortly before or during their stay abroad cannot participate in the exchange program. Appointments to extend the residence permit will only be made by the Foreigners' Registration Office shortly before the residence permit expires. No early date for the extension of the residence permit is possible. Further information can be found on the website of the Foreigners' Registration Office.

English language proficiency: The basic requirement for participation in the exchange program is either the TOEFL iBT or Duolingo test. Please note that only the TOEFL iBT is recognized by all partner universities.

The majority of our partner universities require an overall minimum score of 79 points in the TOEFL iBT. Please note, however, that an increasing number of universities require a higher score or set specific minimum scores in the individual sections. In the Duolingo test, most universities require a score between 100 and 110.

Detailed requirements of the individual universities can be found in the overview of partner universities. Please note that all information is not guaranteed, as certain data may change at short notice. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the websites of the respective partner universities.

French language proficiency: level B1 (only for applications to the Ecole Polytechnique Montréal)

As an exchange student you will be enrolled at the host institution as a special student (non-degree). This status will give you access to most courses (usually undergraduate and sometimes graduate courses, also interdisciplinary), but you cannot acquire a degree.

• Bachelor´s students will be enrolled in the undergraduate studies
• Master´s students will be enrolled either in the graduate or in the undergraduate studies, depending on the partner university. Even as an undergraduate student you will usually have the option to take one or two graduate courses per semester. The partner institution makes the decision about your status as an undergraduate or graduate student.

Canada:

• Fall term: September - December
• Winter term: January - April

US:

• Fall term: August - December
• Spring term: January - May

The application deadlines for all departments:

• October 15 for a one- or two-semester stay starting in August (fall term) of the following year
• April 15 for a one-semester stay starting in January (spring/winter term) of the following year
• Exceptions for the following partner universities: University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Connecticut state-to-state program, North Carolina state-to-state program, Ontario state-to-state program, Oregon state-to-state program
  • October 15 is the application deadline for a stay from August (fall term) as well as for a stay from the following January (spring/winter term)

In order to give you an overview of courses at host universities that have been recognized at the University of Stuttgart, we have compiled a list for you:
Overview of previously recognized courses from abroad

Please note the following:

1. You can find information about the recognition procedure at the University of Stuttgart at the Examination Office.
2. The list is an indication of possible recognition of courses taken abroad. The final decision lies with the respective chairmen of the examination board.
3. The information on the modules is based on the feedback of former exchange students. Only the information that we receive from the students is listed, which is why the module name or course title is sometimes missing.
4. This list is not final, but will be updated and extended every semester.
5. If partner universities do not appear in this list, it does not mean that courses cannot be recognized. Either the university has only recently become a partner university of the University of Stuttgart or we have not received any feedback from students yet. Another possibility is that students do not receive credit for their studies at the University of Stuttgart from abroad.
6. You can filter the list by clicking on the corresponding arrow symbol.

There are direct partnerships with three universities in Canada:

Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal           

• Exchange program for Bachelor´s and Master´s students in engineering; all students will be enrolled at the host university as undergraduate students, Master's students may take one course from the graduate level per semester
• Regular courses offered in French only
• In the fall term, English-language courses are offered for students within the framework of thematic clusters; 2 clusters must be selected in the application; students are assigned to a cluster from which all courses must be taken (Overview of available clusters)
• Proof of language proficiency: French B1 (French-language courses); for cluster program TOEFL iBT / Duolingo
• Factsheet Cluster Program / Factsheet French Program
• Exchange program
• Costs: Enrollment in local health insurance is mandatory
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 5 for French-language courses and 5 for cluster program

University of Toronto, Toronto

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level in all subject areas offered; in most subject areas there are subject restrictions or certain admission requirements for exchange students. Please read these carefully before applying. In many subject areas, you will increase your chances of being nominated if you agree to a placement at the Mississauga or Scarborough campuses.
• Master's students can decide whether they want to be placed as graduate or undergraduate students in Toronto. Graduate students must be admitted to the host university by the Graduate Department of their degree program. This process can take a long time and admission cannot be guaranteed. Students must take the majority of courses in this department.
• Students may be allocated to one of the three locations: St George Campus, Mississauga Campus, and Scarborough Campus; further information on the three locations and study programs.
• Proof of language proficiency (undergraduate admission):
  TOEFL iBT 89 with at least 22 in Speaking and Writing; Duolingo 120 with at least 120 in Production; some degree programs have higher requirements
• Proof of language proficiency (graduate admission):
  TOEFL iBT 93 with at least 22 in Speaking and Writing; some degree programs have higher requirements
• Costs: health insurance UHIP approx. CAD$ 60 per month
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 7 semester places

University of British Columbia (Vancouver and Okanagan campus)

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level; on the Vancouver campus, only courses from the Faculty of Science or Faculty of Applied Science may be chosen; on the Okanagan campus, students may choose courses from all subject areas.
• Exchange program
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 90 with at least 22 in Reading and Listening and 21 in Writing and Speaking / IELTS 6.5 with no score below 6.0; some degree programs have higher requirements
• Costs: health insurance approx. 220 EUR per semester
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 2 semester places

• All students are enrolled as undergraduate students at the host university and take courses from the undergraduate course program.
• When selecting university preferences within the state-to-state program, only one university in Toronto may be selected.
• Since the number of applicants to the large universities often exceeds the number of places on offer, students should also consider the smaller universities when making their selection.
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT between 79-100 depending on host university / Duolingo 110-120 depending on the host university
• Costs: health insurance UHIP approx. CAD$ 60 per month
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 4 semester places

10 universities are participating in the OBW state-to-state program:

Carleton University, Ottawa

• Exchange program in the humanities, social sciences, and engineering
• No courses in architecture
• More information about course restrictions
• There are no places available for the 2026/27 academic year

University of Guelph, Guelph

• Exchange program in all available subject areas
• Exchange program

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay

• Exchange program in all available subject areas except education
• Exchange program

McMaster University, Hamilton

• Exchange program in all available subject areas; please note subejct-specific restrictions
• Exchange program

Nipissing University, North Bay

• Exchange program in all available subject areas except education
• Exchange program

University of Ottawa, Ottawa

• Exchange program in all available subject areas
• Exchange program

Queen's University, Kingston

• Exchange program in all available subject area except courses offered by the School of Business and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
• Exchange program

Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto

• Exchange program in all available subject areas
• Exchange program

Western University, London

• Exchange program in all available subject areas except business administration, economics, education, kinesiology, biology, and political science
• Exchange program
• Very low number of places for the 2026/27 academic year

University of Windsor, Windsor

• Exchange program in all available subject areas except education
• Exchange program

York University, Toronto

• Exchange program in all available subject areas except business administration, electrical engineering, computer science and courses from the School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design
• Exchange program

There are direct partnerships with 10 universities in the US:

Montana State University, Bozeman

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level in all subject areas offered
• Information about studying at Montana State University
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 71 (undergraduate) or TOEFL iBT 80 (graduate) / Duolingo 110
• Costs: fees are approx. US$ 500 per semester
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 1 semester place

University of Arizona, Tucson

• Exchange program only for Bachelor students in all subject areas offered except business administration; computer science only limited course offerings
• Information about studying at the University of Arizona
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 70, Engineering 79; individual degree programs may have higher requirements / Duolingo 105
• Costs: fees & health insurance are approx. US$ 2,800 per semester
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 4 semester places

University of Kansas, Lawrence

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level in all subject areas offered except education
• Among the nominees, scholarships of approx. US$ 3,500 per semester are awarded each year to outstanding Master’s degree students
• Information about studying at the University of Kansas
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79 with at least 18 in all sections (undergraduate) or with at least 23 in all sections (graduate) / Duolingo test 115. If the TOEFL score is lower or the Duolingo test is submitted, a language test must be taken on site and, if applicable, a language course. The TOEFL iBT must be taken for the scholarship place.
• Costs: fees & health insurance approx. US$ 1,500 per semester
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 4 semester places

University of Oklahoma, Norman

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level in all subject areas offered except business administration
• Information about studying at the University of Oklahoma
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 61 / Duolingo 90 (undergraduate) or TOEFL iBT 79 / Duolingo 115 (graduate)
• Costs: fees & health insurance approx. US$ 1,500 per semester
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 6 semester places

University of Missouri, St. Louis

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities
• Information about studying at the University of Missouri, St. Louis &  Virtual Tour
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 61 / Duolingo 90 (undergraduate) or TOEFL iBT 79 / Duolingo 110 (graduate)
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 2 semester places

Saint Louis University, St. Louis

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level in all subject areas offered
• Information about studying at Saint Louis University
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 80 / Duolingo 110; individual degree programs may have higher requirements
• Costs: fees approx. US$ 650 per semester
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 4 semester places

Purdue University, West Lafayette

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered
• All students are enrolled as undergraduate students and may take courses up to and including 599-level
• Information about studying at Purdue University
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 80 with at least 20 in each section / Duolingo 110
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 2 semester places

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level in natural sciences and engineering
• The academic year is divided into quarters: fall quarter = Aug - Nov; winter quarter = Dec - Feb; spring quarter = March - May
• Information about studying at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 88 with at least 20 in each section / Duolingo 110
• Costs: fees & health insurance for 2 quarters: approx. US$ 2,500; this also includes the rental fee of a university-owned laptop (mandatory)
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 3 quarter places

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Two-semester Teaching Assistantship for very good teaching degree students or Master's degree students in German Studies. The first semester is spent taking courses in German Studies, and the second semester is spent gaining teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Information about studying at the University of Tennessee
• Remuneration: approx. US$ 22.000,- for the entire academic year
• As part of the program, an American Master's degree can be earned at the host university.
• Exchange places 2026/27: 1 year place

University of Virginia, Charlottesville

• Exchange program in engineering
• All students are enrolled as undergraduate students; Master's students may take graduate courses with the approval of the appropriate instructor
• Information about studying at the University of Virginia
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT with at least 23 in Listening & Reading and 22 in Writing & Speaking / IELTS 7.0
• Costs: health insurance approx. US$ 2,000 per semester
• Exchange places 2026/27: 3 semester places

The academic year is divided into 3 terms: fall term = Sept - Dec; winter term = Jan - March; spring term = Apr - June. The minimum stay is 2 trimesters.

• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT / Duolingo – required score and accepted tests of individual universities
• Costs: fees of approx. US$ 3.000 for 3 trimesters
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 4 trimester places

As part of the Oregon state-to-state program, a stay at the following four universities is possible:

Oregon State University, Corvallis

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level in all subject areas offered
• Information about studying at Oregon State University

University of Oregon, Eugene

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level in all subject areas offered
• Duolingo language test is only accepted for undergraduate students
• Information about studying at the University of Oregon

Portland State University, Portland

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's degree level in all subject areas offered
• Information about studying at the Portland State University

Willamette University, Salem

• Exchange program for Bachelor’s degree students of American Studies / English Studies only
• Information about studying at the Willamette University

• Exchange in all subject areas offered on the respective campus; please note the subject restrictions at the respective universities.
• Only courses from the undergraduate course catalog may be taken.
• Only one of the following restricted campuses may be specified in the application: Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego.
• Students who apply for a place on the San Diego campus must still be enrolled in their Bachelor’s degree program during their stay
• The San Bernardino and San Luis Obispo campuses have a trimester system: fall term (Sept - Dec), winter term (Jan - March), and spring term (April - June)
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT - required score depending on campus between 61-80 / Duolingo (not accepted at the following universities: Bakersfield, East Bay, Fullerton, San Francisco)
• Costs: health insurance & fees depending on campus approx. US$ 500-2,500 per semester
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 3 semester places

22 campuses of the California State University are participating in the California state-to-state program:

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered at the respective universities
• All students are enrolled as undergraduate students at the host university. Taking graduate courses at the host university is only possible with the individual approval of the lecturers on site.
• Proof of language proficiency:  TOEFL iBT / Duolingo  - required score depends on the host university
• Available study programs at each university can be found here: Program and Degree Finder
• Exchange places 2026/27: 1 semester place

There are 15 universities participating in the North Carolina state-to-state program; however, a placement in the 2026/27 academic year is currently only possible at the following universities:

Appalachian State University, Boone

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered except courses in linguistics

East Carolina University, Greenville

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered

NC Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered except architecture

NC State University, Raleigh

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered except architecture

UNC Greensboro, Greensboro

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered
• Grade average of at least 2.3 required

UNC Asheville, Asheville

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered
• Duolingo is not accepted as a language test

• Exchange program for Master's degree students in all subject areas offered
• Prerequisite for participation is a completed Bachelor's degree at the time of the stay abroad. In Massachusetts, admission is only possible for graduate studies.
• The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, offers the most exchange places in the Massachusetts state-to-state program. This means that most of the students will be placed in Amherst.
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT / Duolingo - required score depending on host university and graduate department between 80-100 (TOEFL iBT) or at least 105 (Duolingo)
• Costs: health insurance & fees depending on host university approx. US$ 3,000 per semester
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 6 semester places

Three universities are participating in the Massachusetts state-to-state program:

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

• Exchange program for Master's students in all subject areas offered except business administration

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

• Exchange program for Master's students in all subject areas offered

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

• Exchange program for Master's students in all subject areas offered

• Exchange program at Bachelor's and Master's level in all subject areas offered at the respective universities
• The University of Connecticut offers the most exchange placements in the Connecticut state-to-state program. This means that most students are placed at the University of Connecticut.
• Proof of language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79 with at least 19 in each section/ Duolingo with at least 100; individual universities may require higher scores.
• Costs: health insurance & fees depending on host university, at the University of Connecticut approx. US$ 200 per semester
• Exchange places 2026/27: presumably 4 semester places

Six universities are participating in the Connecticut state-to-state program:

University of Connecticut, Storrs

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered except business administration at graduate level and education
• Exchange students can only take courses on campus in Storrs

Southern CSU, New Haven

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered except education and communication

Central CSU, New Britain

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered except education

Wesleyan University, Middletown

• Exchange program for Master’s degree students in all subject areas offered except business administration
• Applications for two-semester stays are preferred

Trinity College, Hartford

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered
• Applications for two-semester stays are preferred
• Only courses from the undergraduate course catalog are possible

Connecticut College, New London

• Exchange program in all subject areas offered
• Applications for two-semester stays are preferred
• Only courses from the undergraduate course catalog are possible