AKAD University of Applied Sciences
Stuttgart, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Students
- 7,200
- International students
- 5%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1959
Overview
AKAD University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognised private distance-learning university (Fernhochschule) based in Stuttgart, Germany, part of the Galileo Global Education Group. It offers over 65 state-accredited Bachelor, Master and MBA distance-learning programmes, plus more than 100 academic continuing education courses, in fields including Business & Management, Technology & Informatics, Health & Social Sciences, and International Communication & Culture. All programmes are fully online and designed for working professionals, with flexible start dates and study models. The university reports a 96% exam pass rate and around 7,200 enrolled students.
Fields of study
- Gesundheit & Soziales
- Informatik
- Kommunikation & Kultur
- Technik
- Wirtschaft & Management
Accreditation: ACQUIN, ZEvA, ZFU
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Rolling – start any time
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- beratung@akad.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,556 – €25,000 / year
From about $2,760 / year
Domestic students
€2,556 – €25,000 / year
Tuition is paid in monthly instalments and varies by programme and chosen time model (Stretch/Standard/Sprint). Bachelor example (Psychologie): from €219/month (Stretch, 72 months) to €389/month (Sprint, 36 months), plus a one-time exam fee of €960. Master example (Online Marketing): from €295/month (Stretch, 48 months) to €481/month (Sprint, 24 months), plus a one-time exam fee of €960. No application fee.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elektrotechnik (B.Eng.) (opens in a new tab)German · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €201 / semester | Varies | — |
| Ernährungswissenschaften (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)German · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €201 / semester | Varies | — |
| Fahrzeugtechnik (B.Eng.) (opens in a new tab)German · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €211 / semester | Varies | — |
| Gesundheitspädagogik (B.A.) (opens in a new tab)German · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €201 / semester | Varies | — |
| International Business Communication (B.A.) (opens in a new tab)German, English · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €229 / semester | Varies | — |
| International Management (B.A.) (opens in a new tab)German, English · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €219 / semester | Varies | — |
| Maschinenbau (B.Eng.) (opens in a new tab)German · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €201 / semester | Varies | — |
| Online Marketing (M.A.) (opens in a new tab)German · Online | Master's | 2 years | €295 / semester | Varies | — |
| Psychologie (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)German · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €201 / semester | Varies | — |
| Soziale Arbeit (B.A.) (opens in a new tab)German · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €201 / semester | Varies | — |
| Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (B.Eng.) (opens in a new tab)German · Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | €201 / semester | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.