Climate-literate. Resiliant. Connected.

The Hoschule für Technik Stuttgart (HFT Stuttgart) is a research-active institution focused on shaping sustainable, resilient, and connected futures. With 36 Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, 125 professors, 390 lecturers, and around 100 researchers, HFT fosters an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented environment where teaching and applied research go hand in hand.

The Institute for Applied Research (IAF) serves as the central hub for all research activities at HFT Stuttgart. It is structured around two major research focuses:

-    Future-oriented Planning, Constructing and Managing
-    Smart Technologies, Processes and Methods

These areas are supported by ten competence centers and several emerging research fields. The IAF provides strategic, operational, and administrative support through dedicated research management, ensuring optimal conditions for collaborative, high-impact projects.
At the heart of HFT’s research mission is the ambition to co-develop Metropolitan Regions of Tomorrow—urban environments designed to meet the needs of current and future generations. Research activities address pressing challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and resilient infrastructure, in close alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

HFT Stuttgart is actively involved in national, European, and global research projects. Cross-disciplinary collaboration and strong partnerships with industry, municipalities, and public institutions ensure that research outcomes are relevant, applicable, and future-oriented.