• Bachelor’s degree comprising at least 180 ECTS (or an equivalent workload)
• Minimum 60 ECTS must match the core courses of our B.Sc. Informatik in content, academic level, and depth; use the Self-Assessment of Academic Background (PDF) (PDF file) (opens in new tab) to map your modules
• Grades / GPA: Are not used in admission decisions; only course content is assessed
• Professional experience: Admission decisions are based exclusively on academic coursework

• IELTS overall ≥ 7.0 or TOEFL iBT ≥ 95
• Or an official confirmation that English was the language of instruction for your entire Bachelor’s programme

For all questions about language requirements or language certificates, please contact:

• International Admission Office (for applicants with international university entrance eligibility)
• Computer Science Admission Team (for applicants with German university entrance eligibility)

Your application is valid only if the signed application form and all required documents have been received in paper form by post or courier before the deadline (July 15^th for winter semester or January 15^th for summer semester). Submitting the online application alone is not sufficient.

• Checklist for applicants with international university entrance eligibility
• Checklist for applicants with German university entrance eligibility

Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed.

If your Bachelor’s degree is still in progress, upload in the Online Application Portal:

• Prospective‑graduation certificate (original plus certified translation)
• Transcript of records for each semester (original plus certified translation)

For all questions about formal prerequisites, please contact:

• International Admission Office (for applicants with international university entrance eligibility)
• Student Service (for applicants with German university entrance eligibility)

1. Download the Self-Assessment of Academic Background (PDF) (PDF file) (opens in new tab).
2. Map each course on your transcript to the core courses of our B.Sc. Informatik
3. If the combined credits of your courses equivalent in content, academic level, and depth to our core subjects amount to fewer than 60 ECTS, your academic profile requires additional coursework before applying.
4. If the combined credits of your courses equivalent in content, academic level, and depth to our core subjects meet or exceed 60 ECTS, proceed to Step 1 – submit your online application.

We do not offer individual pre-assessments of eligibility; please do not send module descriptions.

Apply via the Online Application Portal.

• Application period:
  • June 1^st – July 15^th for the winter semester
  • December 1^st – January 15^th for the summer semester

• Application portal FAQ

Outside the application period, the Online Application Portal does not list our programs as available options.

• After submitting your online application, check the section “Application documents to be submitted” in the Online Application Portal, and send all required documents as hard copies by post or courier. Do not submit any documents by email.
• Documents must be in English or German. Documents issued in any other language must be accompanied by a certified translation.
• Cut-off deadline: Certified documents must arrive at TU Darmstadt no later than July 15^th (for winter semester) or January 15^th (for summer semester). A postal stamp dated on or before the deadline is not sufficient.

Your application is valid only if the signed application form and all required documents have been received in paper form by post or courier before the deadline. There is no option to upload documents online, and submitting the online application alone is not sufficient.

Late deliveries cannot be considered.

Check “My Application” → “Status” for updates.

We cannot provide individual status information.

• Given the high number of applications, the evaluation of your academic eligibility and formal prerequisites typically requires at least 8 weeks after receipt of your complete application.
• If the required entrance competencies cannot be verified from your application documents alone, you will be invited to the Entrance Exam.

Submitting additional documents after the initial evaluation will not lead to a re-evaluation of your application.

No. We do not offer individual pre-assessments. Please use the academic self-assessment form in Step 0 in “Application Process” to evaluate your eligibility.

No. Every applicant who fulfils the academic, language and formal requirements will be admitted.

No. Admission offers are only valid for the semester for which they were issued. If you received an admission offer in a previous semester, you must submit a new, complete application. Previous admission offers cannot be reinstated or extended.

If available, include a copy of your previous admission letter with your new application documents, as this may help expedite the processing of your application.

Follow the “Correction guide”.

Yes. You may arrive even after the semester has begun and take a reduced first semester workload.

• Sequence: 1) Visa → 2) City registration → 3) Residence permit
• We advise you to apply for a visa (Federal Foreign Office; additional information from the DAAD) appointment as soon as you apply to our university, rather than waiting until you may receive your admission letter. Appointment wait times can vary significantly, often taking several months. It’s better to cancel an appointment if admission is denied than to start the appointment process later.
• Accompanying Services with appointments to official authorities by the TUtor International Team

Late-arrival enrolment is possible (e.g., if your visa is delayed). If required by your embassy, a Letter of Late Arrival can be issued by the International Admission Office.

The Department of Computer Science cannot provide advice or assistance regarding visa or residence permit matters. For all visa-related questions, contact the responsible authorities.

• The cost of living is approximately € 992 per month
• Additional costs on arrival: Airport transfer, other public transport until you have your Deutschland Semester Ticket, hostel or hotel until you find a room, deposit of 2-3 months' rents for renting a room
• Semester Fee ≈ € 348,18 (summer semester 2025) — includes Deutschland Semester Ticket, Call a Bike, students' union services
• Costs and Budgeting

• Konrad Zuse School of Excellence in Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELIZA): https://eliza.school/opportunities/
• Explore DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, schemes in your home country and additional websites about scholarships
• Apply early — most deadlines precede our admission cycle!
• Social Counselling of the Studierendenwerk: help and support with social, personal and financial questions and concerns (for example, visa and workers’ rights, tips for jobs searching, health insurance, financial problems, accommodation, contacts to other students, language difficulties, and much more). Their service is free of charge and confidential.
• Financing Your Studies & Scholarships
• Link collection study financing

• International students may work 140 full days (full-time or 40 hours a week) per year or 280 half days (part-time or 20 hours a week) per year, but they may work as academic assistants within the university without a limit to the number of days. Freelance or self-employed work is not permitted for international students.
• Side Jobs
• Side job Checklist (PDF file) (opens in new tab)
• University job portal “Stellenwerk”
• Additional addresses for job seekers
• Career in Germany

• A blocked account is one of the possible options to use as proof of financial means to apply for your visa, for a residence permit once you are in Germany or to extend your residence permit. Currently (from September 1st, 2024) the specific amount of money to be allocated in your German blocked account is at least € 11,904 per year or € 992 per month. Please be aware that all providers require different documentation, so you will need to check with your bank directly.
• Once in Germany, you will need to open a regular German bank account in order to withdraw money from your blocked account.
• Opening a bank account in Germany

• TU Darmstadt does not own or operate any student dormitories and the housing situation in Darmstadt is quite tight and thus searching for accommodations can be time-consuming.
• Non-commercial dormitories in Darmstadt are operated by Studierendenwerk Darmstadt. Their shared flat rooms are very popular. It is therefore recommended that you register for one as soon as you have decided to study at the TU Darmstadt. Waiting lists are long!
• On average, a room in a shared flat in Darmstadt costs € 460 per month. A furnished room in a Studierendenwerk shared flat costs on average € 395 per month. Quite often, you have to pay a deposit (usually 2-3 monthly rental payments) before you move in. Outside of Darmstadt, you can often expect slightly lower rents.
• Housing International Office

• As a student of TU Darmstadt, you need a valid health insurance. Whether you're from the EU, a partner country, or elsewhere, specific rules apply. Be sure to arrange your insurance before arriving, as coverage must begin with the official semester start. Even if you arrive later, for example due to a visa delay, you will still have to pay the insurance fee from the official start of the semester.
• Statutory student health insurance usually costs between € 125 and € 150 per month and covers all medically necessary services.
• Health Insurance for International Students

• Central information for all new students
• Orientation events for new students
  • Kick-Off Days: orientation programme for international students with valuable information and exciting events to help you get started in Germany
  • Ophase: Provides first-year students of the Department of Computer Science with an easy introduction to their studies. During this week there are various lectures and introductory events as well as social activities. You will also be shown how to set up accounts, the student mailbox and how to use the central campus portal. Almost all information sessions are being recorded and made available online
• University-wide
  • International Counter: first point of contact for international students
  • International Student Services (ISS): information on how to prepare for and organise your stay – e.g. visa, travel insurance, accommodation, bank account – and supporting you with your first steps after your arrival
  • comeTOgether: information and counselling service provided by students for students on all questions concerning studying and living in Darmstadt, with a focus on job and housing search
  • TUtor International: students from different backgrounds organising social and cultural events, helping with official formalities, especially in case of language difficulties
  • Intercultural Tutors Team (ITT): students from Darmstadt who offer help to international students and organise great activities such as workshops, cultural events and much more
• Department of Computer Science
  • Examination Office (Studienbüro): for all questions concerning modules and courses, recognition of examinations and grades, examination regulations, and performance records
  • MasterPlus: mentoring for international Master’s students
  • Computer Science Student Council: active student council of the department, contact point for students with ideas or problems, organises the OPhase, works together with professors and WiMis, plans events such as the summer festival or games evenings
• Campus life, Student Body and University Groups
• Getting started at TU Darmstadt
• TU services
• Help and support for students

We are committed to an inclusive community and welcome talented students from every background!