TU Darmstadt: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

TU Darmstadt does not charge tuition fees, including for non-EU students. For the winter semester 2026/27 you pay a semester fee of €402.68 (€352.68 semester contribution plus a €50 administrative fee), or €432.68 if you pay late.

TU Darmstadt is a major public technical university in the state of Hesse. It offers 22 English-taught master's programs in fields such as computer science, AI, IT security, aerospace and materials. Here is how much it costs and how to apply for 2027/28.

Why TU Darmstadt is good value

• No tuition and no application fee stated.
• No uni-assist: you apply directly in the TUCaN portal, so there is no uni-assist handling fee.
• In-demand English master's: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Science, IT Security, Aerospace Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering.
• Deutschlandstipendium of €300 per month, which is open to international students.
• Apply before you graduate: final-semester students can apply with a prospective-graduation certificate.

TU Darmstadt tuition fees and costs

The semester fee includes the Deutschland semester ticket. The DAAD estimates student living costs at €900 to €1,200 per month depending on the city. Our cost of studying in Germany guide shows a full budget.

English-taught programs at TU Darmstadt

There are no English-taught bachelor's programs. English-taught master's programs in our database include:

• Computing: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, IT Security, Cognitive Science
• Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanics, Information and Communication Engineering (iCE), Bio-Materials Engineering, Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering (TropHEE)
• Materials and physics: Materials Science, Physics, Particle Accelerator Science, Mathematics
• Business and society: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Urban Development, Data and Discourse Studies
• Life sciences: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Ecology and Biodiversity

Admission requirements

• Degree: a relevant bachelor's equivalent to TU Darmstadt's reference program. Most programs have no fixed minimum grade but check your competences against the curriculum.
• English (C1): IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95 (new scale 5 to 5.5), PTE Academic 76, Cambridge CAE, UNIcert III, or confirmation that your previous degree was taught in English.
• Documents: bachelor's certificate and transcript per semester, school-leaving certificate, passport copy, English proof, and program-specific items like a motivation letter, CV and eligibility checklist.
• Translations: must be certified by a German embassy or consulate or a sworn translator in Germany; notarisation is not required.
• Computer Science: an on-campus written entrance exam may be required if your competences cannot be verified; GRE or GATE scores can exempt you.

For general rules, read Germany university admission requirements and our documents and legalization guide.

TU Darmstadt application deadlines

The 2027/28 dates are not published yet. For the winter semester 2026/27, applications opened on 1 June 2026, with these deadlines:

Most English master's also admit in the summer semester. That window usually opens on 1 December, and its deadlines are published each November. Decisions take 6 to 8 weeks.

Scholarships

The Deutschlandstipendium pays €300 per month and is open to international students. DAAD scholarships are another option but are competitive. See scholarships in Germany for international students.

Working while you study and after graduation

Non-EU students may work 140 full days or 280 half days per year. After graduation you can apply for a job-seeker residence permit for up to 18 months. Read work and stay in Germany after graduation.

Mistakes to avoid when applying to TU Darmstadt

• Forgetting the paper step. The printed cover sheet and simple copies must reach Zulassung International within the deadline, not just your online application.
• Using the wrong translator. Translations must come from a German mission or a sworn translator in Germany.
• Applying to several computing programs at once. You may choose only one of AI and Machine Learning, Computer Science and IT Security per round.
• Assuming B2 English is enough. English-taught master's require C1.
• Paying the semester fee late. It rises from €402.68 to €432.68 if paid after 15 September.

How to apply to TU Darmstadt step by step

1. 1

   Pick one program per round

   Check the eligibility checklist and language rules on the program page.

2. 2

   Get C1 English proof

   Take IELTS, TOEFL or PTE in time, or get a confirmation that your degree was taught in English.

3. 3

   Prepare certified translations

   Use a German mission or a sworn translator in Germany.

4. 4

   Apply in TUCaN

   Submit online once the window opens (1 June for the winter semester in 2026).

5. 5

   Post the cover sheet

   Mail the printed cover sheet and simple copies to Zulassung International before the deadline.

6. 6

   Prove funds and apply for the visa

   After admission, arrange €11,904 per year and book your visa appointment.

We will show the 2027/28 dates as soon as TU Darmstadt publishes them: track deadlines for free on FindUniPath, or compare more universities in Germany.