Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart (HFT)

Global Exchange School

At-A-Glance

What

Global Exchange School

Where

Stuttgart, Germany

When

Final dates announced on exchange school's website.

Spring Semester

March — July

Fall Semester

October — February

Who

Open to RISD students

Juniors + Seniors. Minimum 3.0+ GPA required.

Eligible RISD Departments

Architecture
Interior Architecture

Links

University Website
Exchange Website
ARCH Courses
INTAR Courses

Academic Credits

Minimum 12 RISD credit equivalency

Instruction Language

English
German

Some English instruction

About HFT

The main language of instruction at HFT is German, however some courses available to exchange students are taught in English. For a successful exchange experience, an intermediate German language level is recommended. You may enroll in an intensive German as a Foreign Language course for international students, for an additional fee.

National College of Art and Design (NCAD)

Apply for Global Exchange & AICAD

The entire application process will be completed using an online application portal. Apply the semester before you plan to attend.

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1:1 Advising Session

Have questions? The RISD Global team is available to meet for a 1:1 advising session. We can give you more information about your study options, help you figure out which program makes sense for you, and assist you with the application process.

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