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Technical University Darmstadt

Technical University Darmstadt

About the university:

The Technical University Darmstadt  is a technical university which was founded in 1877 in Darmstadt, Germany, and is popularly known as TU Darmstadt. Graduates from TU Darmstadt include Nobel Prize winners, entrepreneurs, managers, billionaires, and politicians. In the year 2004, TU Darmstadt was declared autonomous. Also, this university was the first in Germany to receive autonomy. The university campus lies at the exact center of Darmstadt. Hence, it is possible to reach here via bus or tram.

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Technical University Darmstadt
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Overall Ranking: Technical University Darmstadt

According to the current statistics, the University is ranked 338 of 14,160 universities in the world; 127 of 2,789 in Europe; 27 of 370 in Germany; 2 of 22 in Hesse, and 1 of 3 in Darmstadt. Apart from that, 54 of 1,010 in Nuclear Physics.

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 Facts and Figures: Technical University Darmstadt

The University offers around 115 programs and has 11 collaborative research centers. Around 25,000 students are enrolled in the university and 441 doctorates are awarded.

Courses offered by the University:

The Darmstadt Masters are popular and the university has 13 academic programs:

  • Law and Economics
  • History and Social Sciences
  • Human Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Materials and Earth Sciences
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
  • Computer Science

Apart from these, there are 5 fields of study:

  • Computational Engineering
  • Energy Science and Engineering
  • Information Systems Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Mechatronics

Popular courses at the university for international students:

TU Darmstadt is popular for masters and engineering. The research mentions that graduates from Darmstadt University are paid well and there are considerably higher chances of employment for them.

Scholarship and Financial Aid

No information about this is given on University’s portal. In case of any update, data will be updated here as well.

Internships near the university:

DU Darmstadt offers internships to students every year and they have collaborations with companies including

  • SCHOTT
  • Adesso
  • Simon-Kucher & Partners
  • VMware
  • IT Business Challenge and many more.

Jobs near the university:

The job placements here enable students to interact with several companies and choose the best for themselves. Some of the companies collaborating with TU Darmstadt include:

  • PRORATE
  • SAP Research
  • Merck
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • Continental
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Siemens, etc.

Housing and accommodation:

TU Darmstadt does not own any dormitories. But the university helps its international students find suitable accommodations around Darmstadt.

Cost of Living: Technical University Darmstadt

Staying in Darmstadt would cost around 300-500 euros, depending upon the type of accommodation. Food and needs would charge around 200-300 euros a month. Also, students are provided with financial aids and scholarships. Therefore the cost of living will be around 800 euros/month which costs around INR 70,000/month and 940 USD/month.

CategoryExpensive City [in Euro]Average [in Euro]Small town [in Euro]Comments
Rent 500375200Depending on the location
Semester Fees350200110Per semester
Transportation000The cost of transportation is already included in the semester fees.
Public Insurance110110110Insurance does not depend on cities.
Private Insurance353535you can choose either public or private insurance.
Radio Bill18.3618.3618.36Per month
Mobile20158Mobile bill does not depend on cities. Usually it cost 8-20 euro per month
Groceries220200160Depending on your choice
Miscellaneous200150100Depending on your choice
Total [with Public Insurance]1,4181,068.36706.36Per month
Total [with Private Insurance]1,343993.63631.36Per month

Places to visit near the university:

Darmstadt is a beautiful place having some extraordinary sights. Some of the popular places include Mathildenhoehe, Hessisches Landesmuseum, Kirche Hl, Maria Magdalena, Waldspirale,  Zoo Vivarium, Park Rosenhöhe, Schloss museum, Eisenbahn museum, etc.

 

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