Important!
- You may apply for only one of the English-taught Master’s programmes listed above in any admission period (other TU Darmstadt programmes are unaffected).
- After enrolment, an internal programme change is possible for a future semester.
Early and complete applications can be reviewed sooner.
If admitted, early applicants receive their admission decision sooner, which supports timely visa appointments, housing, and course enrolment.
For full information and preparation tips, visit the Entrance Exam website | ||
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Format: | On campus at TU Darmstadt | |
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Duration: | 90 minutes | |
Language: | English | |
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Exemption from the Entrance Exam: Provide one of the following no later than 14 days before the exam | ||
Test | Required scores | How to submit |
GRE |
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Via — Institution Code 2249, Department Code 0402 ETS (GRE Home accepted only if submitted through ) ETS |
GATE | Overall ≥ 750 | Send via e-mail to application@informatik… |
All thresholds must be met in every category – score balancing is not possible. |
On-Campus Entrance Exam – Attendance Policy
- Format & venue: Single, fixed date on campus at TU Darmstadt
- No remote option: The exam is conducted exclusively in person; off-site sittings are not available
- No rescheduling: Missed exams cannot be made up within the same admission cycle
- Unable to attend? Either
- 1. reapply in a future cycle, or
- 2. qualify for an exemption by submitting a GRE or GATE that meets our stated thresholds
These rules ensure identical conditions for all applicants; individual exceptions are not possible.
Winter semester | Summer semester | |
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Online Application Portal opens | June 1st | December 1st |
Cut-off deadline for online application and arrival of hard-copy documents | July 15th | January 15th |
GRE/GATE deadline (for exemption from Entrance Exam) |
Last week of August (14 days before the Entrance Exam) |
Last week of February (14 days before the Entrance Exam) |
Entrance Exam | First week of September | First week of March |
Courses start | Mid of October | Mid of April |
All documents and test scores must be submitted before the stated deadlines.
Late or incomplete submissions cannot be considered.
Budget at least three months’ living costs in advance.
Accommodation deposits and the initial semester contribution are due at the very start of your stay.
Query | Contact |
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Application documents, deadlines & language requirements for applicants with international university entrance eligibility | International Admission Office |
Application documents & deadlines for applicants with German university entrance eligibility | Student Service |
Computer science-related questions (e.g. Entrance Exam, GRE) & language requirements for applicants with German university entrance eligibility | Computer Science Admission Team |
Visa, residence permit, housing, insurance | International Student Services (ISS) |