4 semesters
English
Free
Winter
Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt) is a renowned institution known for its excellence in engineering and technology education. The university offers a unique course called TropHEE - Tropical Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Environmental Management, which focuses on the study of water resources and environmental management in tropical regions. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the geological and hydrological processes in tropical environments, as well as the engineering and management techniques required to address environmental challenges in these regions. With a strong emphasis on practical fieldwork and research, TropHEE equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive impact on environmental sustainability in tropical areas. Overall, TU Darmstadt's TropHEE course offers a valuable opportunity for students to gain expertise in a specialized and important field of study.
Specialization
Specialization: “Hydrogeology” “Environmental Engineering”.
Fields of study
What you need to apply for TropHEE - Tropical Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Environmental Management 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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Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences; or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with sound knowledge in natural sciences (mathematics, chemistry, physics) and basic knowledge in geosciences, water science/engineering, and environmental science/engineering. Moreover, the topic of the Bachelor's thesis must be from the geoscience field or from the field of water and/or environmental research. For details, please refer to the study regulations.
Applicants for a DAAD scholarship must have at least two years of professional experience in the field of water and geology at the time of the application.
Adequate English ability can be proven by one of the following: UNIcert III, TOEFL (Paper 550, CBT 213, iBT 95), IELTS 7.0, CAE (grade C1), TOEIC (Listening 490 / Reading 455 / Speaking 200 / Writing 200) or confirmation from the university if your Bachelor's degree programme was taught in English.
What to prepare for your application to TropHEE - Tropical Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Environmental Management
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.
Step-by-step guide to applying for TropHEE - Tropical Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Environmental Management at Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)
Joining TropHEE without scholarship
If you do not need a scholarship, please directly apply online at TU Darmstadt for the TropHEE master's course.
Foreign students
If you are holding a higher education entrance qualification from a foreign country, please submit your application via International Admission of TU Darmstadt (Zulassung International):
Online application for degree programmes
The link above directs you to the online application portal. Please follow the provided instructions. At the end of the procedure, you will be asked to send your data online to our university. You will receive an application number and will be asked to print out the completed application form. If a direct printout is not possible, please save the document as a pdf file on your computer and then print it when possible. Please send the signed printout along with all required documents and certificates to the following address:
TU Darmstadt
Referat VIII A Zulassung International
Karolinenplatz 5
D-64289 Darmstadt
Germany
Please note that the processing may take up to three months. This might be too late to get a visa for Germany! Therefore, apply as soon as possible!
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
0 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
11%
1 accepted out of 9 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.22
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
2.22
Best admitted grade
German scale
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How to apply
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Complexity
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Address
Send documents to the following address
TU Darmstadt
Zulassung International
Karolinenplatz 5
64289 Darmstadt
Deutschland/Germany
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Estimated year-1 total cost
11,904 – 11,904 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
Although there are little additional costs (enrolment fee of around 270 € / per semester), you have to pay for all expenses of your travel to Germany, your residence and arrangements in Germany, and for the obligatory field courses
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Avg. rejected grade
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Based on 9 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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