Technical University of Darmstadt
đ Darmstadt, Hesse
Near Frankfurt, TU Darmstadt is one of Germany's best technical universities for computer science and electrical engineering. The semester fee includes a regional transport ticket.
Fields of study
Popular programmes
- đMSc Distributed Software Systems
- đMSc Electrical Engineering & Information Technology
- đMSc Mechanical Engineering
- đMSc Information & Communication Engineering
Admission requirements
Programme-specific minimums vary â confirm on the official programme page before applying.
- Academic / GPA
- Bachelor's with ~70%+ (German 2.5 or higher)
- English (IELTS / TOEFL)
- IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 88+
- German language
- DSH 2 / TestDaF 4Ã4 for German-taught programmes
- Other documents & expectations
- Subject-relevant Bachelor's (CS, EE, Mechanical, Mechatronics)
- Letter of Motivation
- CV detailing relevant projects / internships
Application deadlines
Deadlines change yearly â always verify on the official programme page.
đ Winter intake (starts October)
Master's: 15 July. Bachelor's: 15 July.
đ¸ Summer intake (starts April)
15 January for selected programmes.
âšī¸ Many international Master's are taught fully in English at TU Darmstadt â confirm language per programme.
How to apply
Apply via uni-assist
Centralised application service for international applicants. Pay ~âŦ75 for first application, âŦ30 each additional.
Open the application portal âGot admission? Here's what to do next.
Every international student needs the same three things to study at this university: an offer letter, a blocked account, and health insurance. Here's the honest order.
đ How to apply â step by step
Tailored for this university's application route.
- 1Create a uni-assist account at uni-assist.de (free, English).
- 2Upload certified copies of your degree, transcripts and language test.
- 3Pay the application fee (~âŦ75 for the first programme, ~âŦ30 for each additional).
- 4uni-assist verifies your documents and forwards them to the university (4â6 weeks).
- 5The university makes the final admission decision and sends an offer letter.
- 6Accept the offer and enrol (Immatrikulation) to receive your enrolment letter.
đŗ Open a blocked account
German embassies require proof you have ~âŦ11,904 for one year. A blocked account (Sperrkonto) is the standard way to show this.
Expatrio
Berlin-based fintech designed for international students â quick, English-friendly, popular bundle option.
Fintiba
One of Germany's longest-running blocked-account fintechs, very widely used by international students.
đŠē Health insurance
You need pre-arrival travel + health insurance for your visa appointment. Once you arrive and enrol, switch to public insurance (TK / DAK) if you are under 30.
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Most international students applying via Expatrio â comes bundled with the blocked account.
Mawista Student
Students using Fintiba, or those who want standalone visa insurance without bundling.
đ Student visa process
With your offer letter, blocked account, and insurance in hand, you're ready to apply for the student visa at your German embassy. Plan 4â12 weeks for the visa decision.
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on the most-asked questions about TU Darmstadt.
Is TU Darmstadt tuition-free for international students?+
Yes. Technical University of Darmstadt is a public university in Hesse where tuition is âŦ0 per semester for international students. You still pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of about âŦ290, which typically includes a public-transport ticket.
What English language score does TU Darmstadt require?+
For English-taught programmes, Technical University of Darmstadt typically requires IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 88+. Programme-specific minimums can vary â always confirm on the official programme page.
When is the application deadline for TU Darmstadt?+
For winter intake (programmes starting in October), the deadline is typically: Master's: 15 July. Bachelor's: 15 July. For summer intake: 15 January for selected programmes.
How do I apply to TU Darmstadt?+
International applications go through uni-assist (uni-assist.de). You upload certified copies of your degree, transcripts and language test, and uni-assist verifies them before forwarding to TU Darmstadt. The application fee is approximately âŦ75 for the first programme.
Is TU Darmstadt a good university?+
Yes. Technical University of Darmstadt is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world â currently around #246 globally. It is particularly strong in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics.
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Living in Darmstadt
Average ~âŦ1,000/month, rent ~âŦ500/month.
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Visa walkthrough
Step-by-step from offer letter to embassy appointment.
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