International Students
The information on this page is aimed at prospective students and students who would like to complete their entire degree programme in Germany. Here you will find information for excange students.
Before studying
Personal interests are very important when choosing a degree programme. In addition to the formal requirements such as language skills and university entrance qualification, a good preparation also includes a comparison of personal expectations, skills and the content of the study programme. The following topics on life in Germany are also important among others:
- Language course: Online course "Willkommen zum Studium in Deutschland"
- Financing: tips for students.
- Finding accommodation: finding a flat around Darmstadt.
To start your studies
Information events are offered on arriving in Germany and at the h_da, which are published every semester on the page on starting your studies. We have also listed further information for you here:
- Registration, bank account, insurance: First steps in Germany.
- Right of residence: Applying for a residence permit.
- Help from experienced students: Buddy programme.
Basis course in the winter semester 2025/26
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25.09.2025, 12:30-15:00 Uhr (EN): |
Basis course First steps in Germany and at h_da |
Zoom, Meeting-ID: 642 7364 7026 |
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25.09.2025, 15:30-18:00 Uhr (DE): |
Grundlagenkurs Erste Schritte in Deutschland und an der h_da |
Zoom, Meeting-ID: 642 7364 7026 |
During your studies
- Anti-discrimination: Contact point and measures in the event of experiences of discrimination.
- Counselling lecturers provide support during the course of studies.
- Student trainer pool: (web) seminars on self, social and methodological skills such as academic work.
- International Student Services: Advice on non-academic matters.
- Central Student Advisory Service: Advice on studying.
- Study financing opportunities:
- website with information, incl. scholarships for more equal opportunities and final degree scholarships
- Online info session offered every semester
- Working as a student: Information from the Deutsches Studierendenwerk
Events and Networking
- Language café: make contacts at the h_da and practise German and English over a drink.
- Intercultural Tutor Team: make contacts in Darmstadt.
- meet&eat and tandem programme: talk to other students and practise foreign languages.
- STUBE Hessen: development policy seminars and support programmes for students from Africa, Asia and Latin America.
DAAD Prize
The h_da can award a prize for an international student through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The prize for outstanding achievements comes with prize money of 1.000,00€.
The prize recognizes very good academic achievements and a remarkable social, societal or university-internal commitment.
You cannot apply yourself, but you may be nominated through a professor if you meet the following criteria:
- You are an international student and plan to graduate from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (h_da).
- You are at least in the 2nd year of your Bachelor's degree or at least in the 2nd semester of your Master's degree.
- You have at least good academic performance and are socially engaged.
If these criteria apply to you, you can contact one of your professors. Reasoned proposals can be submitted until 15.09.2025 for the selection process.
Contact
Admission Area
Application, enrolment and foreigners registration offices certificate
international@h-da.de
Advisory Service
Study orientation and planning, problems during studies
studienberatung@h-da.de
International Student Services
Non-academic concerns: e.g. finding accommodation, residence permit, etc.
international.student.services@h-da.de