International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

Technical University of Darmstadt
(Technische Universität Darmstadt)
Darmstadt, Germany

Website: http://www.tu-darmstadt.de/index.en.jsp

 

Institution Profile
 

Founded in 1877, The Technical University of Darmstadt (TUD) has the reputation of being a working university, with a demanding curriculum and high expectations of students. Its continuous efforts to further its research and teaching standards have been both locally and internationally appreciated and confirmed in various rankings and recommendations.

Darmstadt has a considerably high international student percentage in comparison to the other German universities. The student population stands at 19000, 19% of which are international students. It has a very diverse student population and the university strives to serve every possible need of a developing young professional. Of the many studying options, Engineering Sciences is one of the most reputable and has had the largest intake over the past few decades.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Mid October to Mid February
Semester 2: Mid April to Mid July

Curriculum Structure

Bachelor and Masters study courses
Medium of Instruction for Classes

German, some lectures taught in English
Faculties/Schools
 
  • Architecture
  • Biology
  • Business Administration, Law and Economics
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering and Geodesy
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
  • Humanities, Education Sciences, Psychology and Sports Sciences
  • Material and Geosciences
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Physics
  • Social Sciences and History
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links.

NUS Application Deadline

Please check with your faculty for its internal application deadlines. After you have been selected by and accepted your faculty’s internal offer, your faculty would give you the application instructions of the partner university. An online application to the partner university is needed.

 
Accommodations
Housing Options

TUD has its own Halls of Residence; however places are limited and the office will try to reserve rooms for the exchange students. Students can also opt to rent accommodation off campus; types of accommodation available can range from an individual room to 2-3 room apartments.

 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulation

Exchange students have to obtain a long-term visa (residence permit). Applications for the permits must be submitted through the German Embassy in Singapore. For further information please refer to: www.singapur.diplo.de (Culture & Education > Studying in Germany > Visa information).

Health/Medical Insurance

Mandatory public health insurance: approx. 65 Euro per month

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.

 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs
Euros €
Accommodation
180 - 350
Food
200
Insurance
65
Others (Entertainment, Clothes)
100
Monthly Estimate
545 - 715


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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