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English-taught master's program training geoinformatics specialists in computer vision, autonomous mapping, and geographic information science.
One-year applied research fellowship investigating microclimate simulation, urban heat island mitigation, and decentralized solar grid integration in European metropolises.
National German scholarship co-funded by the Federal Government and regional engineering corporations for top-performing students.
Six-month mandatory industrial internship placement with automotive manufacturers (Mercedes-Benz, Porsche) exploring structural finite element analysis.
Four-year design and structural architecture program accredited for registration with the German Chamber of Architects (Architektenkammer).
Cooperative doctoral research grant with University of Stuttgart investigating metamaterial sound insulation and room acoustics in timber high-rise construction.
Three-week certificate workshop teaching openBIM workflows, IFC data standards, and Unreal Engine architectural simulations.
Rektorin (President)
Prof. Dr. Katja Rade is Rektorin (President) in the Executive Board & Business Administration at Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences (HFT Stuttgart), conducting advanced research in Higher education strategic leadership, Corporate financial controlling, Sustainable university governance.
Topics: Higher education strategic leadership, Corporate financial controlling, Sustainable university governance, Innovation transfer
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Computer Science & Geoinformatics
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Volker Coors is Professor of Computer Science & Geoinformatics in the Faculty of Geomatics, Computer Science and Mathematics at Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences (HFT Stuttgart), conducting advanced research in 3D city models (CityGML), Urban digital twins, Spatial big data visualization.
Topics: 3D city models (CityGML), Urban digital twins, Spatial big data visualization, Web-based 3D geoinformation
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Sustainable Building Technologies
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Schwede is Professor of Sustainable Building Technologies in the Faculty of Architecture and Design & ZAF at Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences (HFT Stuttgart), conducting advanced research in Building energy performance simulation, Zero-emission district concepts, Passive cooling in tropical architecture.
Topics: Building energy performance simulation, Zero-emission district concepts, Passive cooling in tropical architecture, Decarbonized envelope technologies
View researcher profile ↗All listings are compiled from official university sources and reviewed under OpenField editorial standards. Program availability, scholarship quotas, and entry requirements are subject to university revisions. Applicants should confirm all deadlines with Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences (HFT Stuttgart)'s official admissions office.
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