Technische Universitat Darmstadt
Location:
Darmstadt,
Germany
Language of instruction:
English, German
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Technische Universitat Darmstadt Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Only Engineering, Science and Arts (Social Science) students may apply
- Priority will be given to applicants interested in the IREP Program
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Darmstadt Winter semester): Mid-October - Mid-February
- UBC Term 2 (Darmstadt Summer semester): Mid-April to Mid-June
*Term 1 studies with a departure in December are generally possible upon approval by individual course instructors (early examination or additional remote work to complete courses)
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Land and Food Systems
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Link to English-taught courses
- A German semester runs 24 weeks – 16 weeks of classes, 4-6 weeks self-study preparation for exams and 3-4 weeks exam period
- Undergraduate students cannot register for graduate courses (exception: Computer Science)
- Social Sciences (Arts) program areas include: history, political science, philosophy, sociology, linguistics and literature, theology and social ethics
- For the course catalogue, click here
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- Average course load: 30 ECTS/semester
- Minimum: 18 - 20 ECTS/semester
- Maximum: 30 ECTS/semester
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Students with A2 level may take German-taught courses (To determine your level, please self-asses using the European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
- 4-week Intensive German language course offered in September and March at 3 levels of difficulty, prior to classes beginning (free of charge)
- Some coursework is available in English
Other opportunities at this partner
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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