Technical University of Darmstadt
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Founded in 1877, the Technical University of Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt) is a public university in Darmstadt, Hesse, and one of Germany's leading technical universities and a member of the TU9 alliance. Its 13 departments cover electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, materials science, the natural sciences and the humanities. It offers more than 20 English-taught master's programmes, including Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, IT Security, Aerospace Engineering and the DAAD-EPOS-listed Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering (TropHEE).
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
TU Darmstadt charges no tuition fees to international students. Every student pays a semester contribution of €402.68 for winter semester 2026/27 (€352.68 semester fee plus a €50 administration fee), or €432.68 if paid late. It covers the transport ticket and student services.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
International students apply through the university's TUCaN online portal, then post paper copies of their documents to the international admission office; the online application alone is not enough. Deadlines vary by programme: for the MSc Computer Science, for example, winter-semester applications run from 1 June to 15 July and summer-semester applications from 1 December to 15 January. TUCaN opened on 1 September 2026 for selected master's programmes starting in summer 2027.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Hesse · Germany
Life and living
Hesse · Germany
Living in Hesse
A state in central Germany, home to Frankfurt, Europe’s financial hub, and to Goethe University Frankfurt, Marburg and TU Darmstadt.
Student housing
A shared-flat (WG) room in Frankfurt costs about EUR 702 a month including bills in 2025 (MLP report, model 20 m² room).
Transport for students
The Deutschland semester ticket costs EUR 37.80 a month (EUR 226.80 a semester) from winter 2026/27; it is paid with the semester fee and covers local transport across Germany.
Top landmarks
Römer
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Frankfurt Cathedral
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Marburger Schloss
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St. Elizabeth's Church, Marburg
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Studying and living in Germany
Costs and living
Tuition: • No tuition at public universities in 14 states for bachelor’s, consecutive master’s and doctorates; students only pay the semester contribution (about €100–350 per semester, often including a transport ticket). • Baden-Württemberg (e.g. Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Freiburg, KIT): €1,500 per semester for non-EU students. • Technical University of Munich (TUM): €2,000–3,000 per semester for bachelor’s and €4,000–6,000 for master’s (rising from winter 2027/28). • Doctorates are tuition-free in every state. Living: proof of €992 a month (€11,904 a year) is required, usually through a blocked account (Sperrkonto). Students typically spend about €850–1,100 a month depending on the city (Munich and Hamburg are more expensive). Statutory student health insurance costs about €120–140 a month.
Working while studying
International students may work 140 full days or 280 half days a year without approval from the Federal Employment Agency, and up to 20 hours a week during the lecture period. Student assistant jobs at the university do not count towards this limit. After graduation: a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for a job matching your qualification, then a switch to a skilled-worker permit or the EU Blue Card.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in GermanyFaculties and programmes
13 faculties · 33 programmes
Faculties and programmes
13 faculties · 33 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Department of Law and Economics
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Business Management· PhDDE
- Economics· Bachelor, PhDDE
- Entrepreneurship· MasterEN
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, MasterDE
- Supply Chain Management· MasterEN
Department of History and Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- HistoryDE
- International Relations· MasterDE
- Languages and Literature
- PhilosophyDE
- Political ScienceDE
- SociologyDE
Department of Human Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Curriculum & InstructionDE
- Psychology
Department of Mathematics
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Mathematics
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Department of Physics
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Physics
Department of Chemistry
BachelorMasterPhDDEGerman- Chemistry
Department of Biology
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Biology
- Environmental Science· MasterEN
Department of Materials and Earth Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Environmental Science· MasterEN
- Geology· Master, PhD
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Soil and Water Sciences· MasterEN
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Civil Engineering
- Environmental ScienceDE
Department of Architecture
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering· Master, PhDEN
- Mechanical Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor, MasterDE
- Electrical Engineering
Department of Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· MasterEN
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· MasterEN
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
DAAD EPOS Scholarship – MSc Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering, TropHEE (TU Darmstadt)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Technical University of Darmstadt is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/index.en.jsp) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/index.en.jsp. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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