International Students
The information on this page is aimed at (prospective) international students who would like to complete their entire degree programme in Germany. Here you will find information for exchange students.
Before studying
- Applications and enrolment with foreign certificates: International Applications & Admissions
- Language course: Online course "Willkommen zum Studium in Deutschland"
- Financing: tips for students.
- Finding accommodation: finding a flat around Darmstadt.
- VisaFlow: Helpful guidance on different topics, e.g. preparing your visa and traveling to Germany. Platform: https://platform.visaflow.app / Access code: HSDARMSTADT25
- Health insurance: helpful FAQ & more information
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 summer semester 2026
We offer this course at the beginning of each semester for anyone who has moved to Germany to study. It provides the basics for successful studies: First steps in Germany and at h_da, residence regulations, organising your studies & important study tools. The next basis course in English will take place on April 2nd at 12.30 pm on Zoom:
https://h-da-de.zoom.us/j/64273647026
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 August 31st 2026 for the selection process.
Contact
International Applications & Admissions
Applications and enrolment with foreign certificates
international@h-da.de
International Student Services
Non-academic concerns: e.g. residence permit, study financing opportunities etc.
international.student.services@h-da.de
Student advisory service
Study orientation and planning, problems during studies
studienberatung@h-da.de