Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
University’s presentation
With 12 departments, over 70 degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level, and 16.000+ students, h_da is one of the largest Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany.
In the most recent University Ranking conducted by Wirtschaftswoche, h_da made the top 5 of most-wanted graduates on the job market.
h_da is also very attractive internationally: about 18% of our students are international students. Darmstadt forms part of a bigger metropolitan region, called the Rhine-Main area. Frankfurt, one of the major financial hubs in Europe, is only 20 minutes away by train, so students can explore the perks of a the German “Mainhattan” anytime. Other large cities such as Wiesbaden, Mainz and Heidelberg are also close-by.
Address
HOCHSCHULE DARMSTADT
University of Applied Sciences
Schöfferstraße 3
64295 Darmstadt
Website
Social Network
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Economic and Social Sciences
- Sciences and Technologies
- Engineering
- Other
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Marina Zielke & Ronja Schneider
Other fields of education
Media, Architecture, Design
Do you have a Buddy system?
Yes
Academic calendar (link)
Number of students in the institution
16.000+ students
Proportion of international students
18%
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
English
Level required
- B2
Official certification
Official certification asked
Other languages of instruction
German
Level required for the other languages
- B2
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Clarifications about the courses
The official course catalogue is also linked on the website, but we list the English-taught classes only, as the catalogue is published shortly before the start of the semester.
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
none
Linguistic support
Yes, all language courses are free of charge.
international.h-da.de/en/your-stay-at-h-da/international-exchange-students/why-choose-h-da/h-da
Equivalence of university credits
ECTS as well
Additional fees
Yes
Credit conversion table
Use of additional fees
242€ /semester
Services available on the campus
Study and Learning Center for students, Sports courses, several canteens, Language Center, Student Representatives.
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
Yes, we have a representative in the Student Service Center: h-da.de/studium/beratung/studienberatung/studieren-mit-behinderung
On-campus accommodation solutions?
Yes