Academic Continuing Education at the University of Stuttgart

Coordination Office for Academic Continuing Education (KWW)

University-level continuing education – research-based, academically rigorous and designed to support further learning.

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 programs. These courses have been developed by the University's faculties, institutes and central units, with the KWW coordinating processes and supporting their implementation.

What We Offer

Types of Academic Continuing Education

The University of Stuttgart offers various forms of academic continuing education, with different formats and qualifications.

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.

 

Browse All CAS/DAS Programmes

Microcredentials are academically rigorous continuing education courses for which ECTS credits will be awarded.

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

 

Browse All Microcredentials

Continuing Education Courses are research-based continuing education offerings for which no ECTS credits will be awarded.

Key features:

  • Focused on subject-specific learning

  • Flexible learning formats

  • Assessments in some courses

  • No academic credits will be awarded

Browse All Continuing Education Courses

Modular Learning and Flexible Pathways

Numerous continuing education courses 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 program.

This creates flexible pathways for further learning at university level, ranging from individual courses to a full Master's degree.

The Coordination Office for Academic Continuing Education (KWW)

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 program formats, procedures, responsibilities and opportunities for collaboration.

The University of Stuttgart on SÜDWISSEN

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.

Meet the KWW Team

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