Darmstadt, Germany
A founding TU9 member, especially strong in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
TU Darmstadt is a founding member of TU9, the alliance of Germany's leading institutes of technology, and its Electrical Engineering and Information Technology department is consistently ranked among Germany's best. It was also one of the first German universities to establish a dedicated Computer Science department, back in 1972.
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AAB (A Level) · IB 33
High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
€0–€1,000/sem
low tier for Germany — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
German (Bachelor's) — a limited number of English-taught tracks exist; check the specific programme.
city campus, Darmstadt
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or TU Darmstadt's financial aid office.
Because most German public universities already charge minimal tuition to everyone regardless of citizenship, 'scholarships' here are more about living-cost support than fee reduction.
Since tuition itself is already low or free at most public universities, prioritise these for living-cost support rather than expecting a tuition-fee scholarship.
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Mechanical Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Computer Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics
Electrical Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Architecture
⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation
Typical entry: Portfolio
Civil Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Durations are typical for Germany — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (English-taught Bachelor's tracks only)
Required for the limited English-taught Bachelor's tracks; German-medium programmes require proof of German proficiency (TestDaF/DSH) instead.
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Build my Germany shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to TU Darmstadt as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, TU Darmstadt expects around AAB at A Level or 33 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for TU Darmstadt's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on TU Darmstadt's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at TU Darmstadt typically falls in the €0–€1,000/sem range (low tier for Germany). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not TU Darmstadt's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
TU Darmstadt follows Germany's typical intake calendar: October (Winter semester), April (Summer semester), with applications generally due 15 july for winter semester, 15 january for summer semester. Most international applications run via uni-assist, but not all universities use it — confirm your target university's route. Always verify the exact date on TU Darmstadt's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Germany universities, including TU Darmstadt, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (English-taught Bachelor's tracks only). Required for the limited English-taught Bachelor's tracks; German-medium programmes require proof of German proficiency (TestDaF/DSH) instead.
A founding TU9 member, especially strong in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. TU Darmstadt is a founding member of TU9, the alliance of Germany's leading institutes of technology, and its Electrical Engineering and Information Technology department is consistently ranked among Germany's best. It was also one of the first German universities to establish a dedicated Computer Science department, back in 1972.
Yes — TU Darmstadt accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Germany University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against TU Darmstadt and every other Germany university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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