Technical University of Darmstadt

The Technical University of Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt) is a public technical university in Darmstadt, Hesse, with a strong profile in engineering, computer science, mathematics, and the natural sciences. It offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's programmes, with a growing set of master's programmes taught entirely in English.

TU Darmstadt charges no tuition fees — confirmed on the university's own programme pages — so all students pay only the semester fee of €402.68 for the winter semester 2026/27, which includes the Deutschland Semester Ticket for public transport across Germany.

International applicants apply online through the TUCaN portal and then send printed documents by post; applicants holding Indian, Chinese, or Vietnamese school or university degrees must also provide an APS certificate.

The university supports international students with its own scholarship programmes, including need-based and final-phase graduation scholarships, the DAAD Prize, and nominations to DAAD and HessenFonds funding.

Why it suits South Asian students

• No tuition fees — only the semester contribution (€402.68 for winter semester 2026/27)
• English-taught master's programmes in aerospace engineering, materials science, computer science, and management
• Clear application route via TUCaN, with the APS certificate requirement stated for Indian degrees
• On-campus scholarships for international students facing financial hardship or in their final study phase

Full tuition detail (verified): TU Darmstadt charges no tuition fees — this is confirmed on the university's own pages for its international master's programmes. All enrolled students instead pay a semester fee: €402.68 for the winter semester 2026/27, made up of a €352.68 semester contribution (including the Deutschland Semester Ticket at €226.80, students' union €103.00, student body/AStA €16.00, and cooperation levies) plus a €50.00 administrative fee. Late payment adds a €30 late fee. The semester fee is re-determined each semester.

International applicants apply online via the TUCaN portal; the same application deadlines apply to all applicants. After the online application, the printed cover sheet and paper documents (certificates, transcripts, language proof) must be sent by post — an online submission alone is not final.

Applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese, or Indian school or university degree must provide an APS certificate verifying their documents; this applies to bachelor's, master's, and Studienkolleg applications, but not to doctoral applications. Documents may be submitted in English or German; certified translations are required for other languages.

English-taught master's programmes require proof of English proficiency (IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, or equivalent; lower thresholds for Mechanics, Mathematics, and Particle Accelerator Science). German-taught programmes require DSH-2 or equivalent German proof. Applicants in the final semester of their bachelor's may apply with a prospective-graduation certificate and current transcript.

Full English requirement detail (verified): IELTS 7.0 (general requirement for English-taught master's programmes; IELTS 5.5 accepted for the M.Sc. programmes in Mechanics, Mathematics, and Particle Accelerator Science). Confirmation that the prior degree was taught in English is accepted as an alternative.

Bachelor's programmes at TU Darmstadt are predominantly taught in German; master's programmes include a range of English-taught options. Confirmed English-taught master's programmes include Aerospace Engineering (M.Sc.), Materials Science (M.Sc.) — taught entirely in English, Information and Communication Engineering (iCE, M.Sc.), Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (M.Sc.), and Logistics and Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.). The M.Sc. in Energy Science and Engineering is taught in English and German.

Language of instruction and admission criteria are programme-specific, so applicants should confirm the details on their target programme's page before applying.

TU Darmstadt supports its international students with its own scholarship programmes and guidance on external scholarship searches. The award often depends on criteria such as nationality, degree programme, or personal circumstances, and the DAAD Prize is awarded annually to an outstanding international student.

• Support scholarship for international students: 6 x €500 for international students in proven financial difficulty facing particular challenges (refugee background, disability/chronic illness, gender identity, care responsibilities)
• Graduation scholarship: at least €250/month for 1–6 months for international students in the final phase of their bachelor's or master's, with thesis registered; applications 1–15 April and 1–15 October
• HessenFonds: Hessian ministry funding for talented refugee students (€300/month), PhD students (€1,200/month), and researchers (€2,300/month)

DAAD scholarships for international students and other external funding options are also covered on the university's financing pages.