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Studienkolleg Darmstadt

DarmstadtTechnical University

Life in Darmstadt

Darmstadt is a center of science and technology in the Rhine-Main metropolitan region, home to TU Darmstadt, ESA's mission control centre (ESOC), and many research institutions. It offers a high quality of life at moderate costs, pricier than Halle but cheaper than Frankfurt or Munich.

Cost of Living~€900 / Month
Public TransitHEAG Network

Academic Tracks

This institution offers the following specialized courses. All instruction is in German.

T-KursFor Engineering & Math
Math + Physics
G-KursFor Humanities
History + Lit

Application

Reopens September 15, 2026 (SS 2027)
MethodDirect Application
Deadline (Winter)April 15, 2027
Deadline (Summer)October 15, 2026
Start ApplicationOfficial Website

Entrance Exam

The entrance examination is mandatory for all applicants. It consists of a German C-Test (40 min, all applicants, minimum B1) plus an additional Mathematics test (40 min, T-Kurs only) or an additional German test (40 min, G-Kurs only: composition, reading comprehension, grammar/syntax). Held in January (for the summer semester) and June (for the winter semester). You must apply to TU Darmstadt (online portal) or a partner university (h_da, HSRM, Geisenheim, EHD via uni-assist); the university then issues the exam invitation.

Next DateJan 2027
Example Tests