The University of Stuttgart offers a wide range of academic continuing education opportunities, from individual courses and microcredentials to Certificates and Diplomas of Advanced Studies (CAS/DAS) and part-time Master's programmes. These opportunities are developed by the University's faculties, institutes and central units, with the KWW coordinating processes and supporting their implementation.
The University of Stuttgart offers various forms of academic continuing education, with different formats and qualifications.
The following part-time Master's programmes are currently offered only in German.
Master:Online Bauphysik und Umweltgerechtes Bauen, M.Sc.
Master:Online Intra- und Entrepreneurship (tech), MBE
Master:Online Logistikmanagement, MBE
Real Estate Management (REM), M.Sc.
Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS) and Diplomas of Advanced Studies (DAS) are academically rigorous continuing education qualifications.
They consist of several thematically linked certificate courses and enable participants to develop in-depth expertise in a specific subject area.
Depending on the programme, a final project or thesis may also be required.
Microcredentials are academically rigorous continuing education courses that award ECTS credits.
Key features:
Clearly defined learning outcomes
Formal academic assessments
Modular structure
Potential recognition of credits towards CAS/DAS qualifications or continuing education degree programmes
Delivered in accordance with established procedures and regulations
Continuing Education Courses are research-based continuing education offerings that do not award ECTS credits.
Key features:
Focused, subject-specific learning
Flexible delivery formats
Assessments in some courses
No academic credits awarded
Many continuing education offerings are modular. Depending on the format, modules may be combined to obtain a Certificate or Diploma of Advanced Studies (CAS/DAS), or credits may be recognised towards a degree programme.
This creates flexible pathways for further learning at university level, ranging from individual courses to a full Master's degree.
The KWW is the central point of contact and support for academic continuing education at the University of Stuttgart. It coordinates organisational frameworks and procedures, promotes the visibility of continuing education offerings, and supports university units in developing and delivering them.
Responsibility for academic content and teaching remains with the respective faculties, institutes and units.
The KWW provides information and advice on programme formats, procedures, responsibilities and opportunities for collaboration.
SÜDWISSEN is a platform for academic continuing education offered by universities and other higher education institutions in Baden-Württemberg. The University of Stuttgart's continuing education offerings are also listed on SÜDWISSEN.
