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.
- 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 winter semester 2025/26
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. You can find the slides of the last basis course here.
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.
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