How do I apply to h_da (Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences) with a foreign degree?

External applicants apply through uni-assist, which checks your documents for a fee. If the assessment is positive, your application goes to the faculty, which checks the programme's admission requirements. For a Master's you need a first degree equivalent to a German Bachelor's.

When are the Master's deadlines at h_da for applicants with foreign certificates?

It depends on the admission type. Restricted-admission (NC) Master's programmes take applications from May to 1 June, winter semester only. Programmes with individual admission requirements run from May to 1 August for winter and October to 1 February for summer. Check your programme profile for its type.

Do I need German or English for h_da?

German-taught programmes need sufficient German and English-taught programmes need sufficient English. The language of instruction for each programme is listed in its programme profile.

How much is the semester fee at h_da?

For winter semester 2026/27 the semester fee is 401 euros. It includes 226.80 euros for the nationwide semester ticket, 103 euros student union fee, a 50 euro administration fee and smaller amounts for the student body, a culture ticket and rental bikes.

How hard is it to find housing in Darmstadt?

Not easy: about 12 percent of Darmstadt's roughly 170,000 residents are students, and h_da does not run its own residences. Start at least 6 months before arrival for Studierendenwerk housing and 2 months ahead on the private market, and budget about 350 to 550 euros a month for rent.

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How do I apply to h_da (Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences) with a foreign degree?

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How much is the semester fee at h_da?

How hard is it to find housing in Darmstadt?

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