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Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt), located in the city of Darmstadt, Germany, is renowned for its innovative research and education in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, and beyond. Among its diverse academic offerings, the university has made significant strides in the interdisciplinary field of Data and Discourse Studies. This area of study focuses on the intersection of data analysis, linguistics, and communication, exploring how data influences and shapes public discourse and vice versa. TU Darmstadt's approach combines technical expertise in data science with deep insights into social sciences and humanities, preparing students to tackle complex challenges at the nexus of technology and society. The university's commitment to cutting-edge research and education in Data and Discourse Studies exemplifies its role as a leader in addressing contemporary issues through a multidisciplinary lens.
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What you need to apply for Data and Discourse Studies at Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)
For Master’s degree programmes with English as the language of study, required evidence of English proficiency must be presented through one of the following certificates:
IELTS 6,5
UNIcert III
CAE (Grade C1)
TOEIC 792
PTE Academic 64
Cambridge University – Certificate in Advanced English (CAT)
TOEFL itp 627
TOEFL Paper 550
TOEFL CBT 213
TOEFL iBT 88
TOEIC Listening 490/Reading 455
Confirmation from the university at which you completed your bachelor's programme that English was the programme's language of instruction.
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Degree certificate / Preliminary confirmation of completion in the original language, and a certified translation (certified copies)
Transcript of records for each semester in the original language, as well as a certified translation of the transcript (certified copies)
If you would like to apply for a Master's programme and are in the last semester of your Bachelor's degree, student can apply to us and submit the following documents:
Certificate regarding prospective graduation from the university at which student will complete the bachelor's programme in the original language, as well as a certified translation (certified copies)
Transcript of records for each semester in the original language, as well as certified translation of the transcript (certified copies)
https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/studieren/studieninteressiert...
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What to prepare for your application to Data and Discourse Studies
To apply, you will need the following documents:
school-leaving certificate in the original language, and a certified translation
list of grades and subjects in the original language, and a certified translation
university entrance examination/certificate (if required in your country) in the original language, and a certified translation
copy of your passport ID page
as well as
proof of your language skills
In addition, if you have attended university:
Degree certificate / Preliminary confirmation of completion in the original language, and a certified translation
Transcript of records for each semester in the original language, as well as a certified translation of the transcript
If you would like to apply for a Master's programme and are in the last semester of your Bachelor's degree, you can apply to us and submit the following documents:
Certificate regarding prospective graduation from the university at which you will complete the bachelor's programme in the original language, as well as a certified translation
Transcript of records for each semester in the original language, as well as certified translation of the transcript
Notarisation of the documents to be submitted is not required!
Please read the checklist provided with your online application in TUCaN carefully. In some cases you may be required to submit further documentation as specified by the department.
After you have submitted your online application in TUCaN, you will find in your application under the section “Application documents to be submitted” which documents have to be submitted and whether you have to submit a printed application form by mail.
a) If you do not have to apply form with documents, your application becomes directly binding by sending it (online).
b) If you must submit an application form with documents by post, this is now generated. In this case, your application will only become binding when the printed application has been received by the Technische Universität Darmstadt within the application deadline. It is not sufficient here to submit the application online.
c) Special applications for admission-restricted courses of study must also be printed out and submitted by mail within the application deadline.
Further Information on the Application Documents:
Translations:
All documents may be submitted in English or German.
Documents in any other language must be translated. Translations must be certified by the German embassy or consulate. Alternatively, the documents must be translated by a certified (vereidigte) translator in Germany.
How to find a certified (vereidigte) translator in Germany:
At www.justiz-dolmetscher.de. Alternatively, you can ask at a nearby court.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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