There is a wide range of English taught elective courses for each elective area so that is possible to study the programme in English (100%).
The aerospace Engineering courses are offered in English (see "Course organisation"). A certain amount of further mechanical engineering courses might be chosen (most offered in German). Please consult the module descriptions for further information.
The Master's thesis has to be written in English!
At the beginning of each semester, we're happy to welcome our new students and introduce them to the study programme, the study regulations and the most important contact people to ensure that you are well prepared for the MSc Aerospace Engineering programme. The "Getting Started" orientation programme takes place at the beginning of April for the summer semester and at the beginning of October for the winter semester.
The general mode of study of the Aerospace Engineering programme involves attending classes in person. Nevertheless, additional online studying material is available for several modules, ranging from recorded lectures, online tutorials or digital course material to live streaming of lectures. Please note that most of the exams can only be taken in person in Darmstadt.
Your complete application package (also including an up-to-date transcript of records and the equivalence list of our department) must have been received in paper form by TU Darmstadt by the following dates:
Please always check the information on the website of the international admission office for the most recent deadlines!
Applicants with a German school leaving certification (Abitur) and a German Bachelor's degree should apply at TU Darmstadt via the standard track.
Applications will be processed immediately. We strongly encourage early applications. During the formal entrance examination, proof of the required entrance competencies is verified on the basis of the submitted documents. If the entrance competencies cannot be clarified positively or negatively during the formal entrance examination, a substantive entrance examination will then be conducted. In this case, we will invite you to the exam by e-mail.
The aerospace industry is a steadily growing field, and it is thus an extremely important and decisive global economic factor. Aerospace science and technology drives innovations in multitudes of disciplines and thus must be regarded as a pioneering technology field. The Technical University of Darmstadt focusses its long-standing and broad expertise in this field in order to establish a dedicated modern Aerospace Engineering education in the framework of a Master‘s degree programme. Due to its international and global character and relevance, this Master‘s degree programme is offered by internationally renowned aerospace engineering experts in English.
The Master‘s degree programme in "Aerospace Engineering" is the link between engineering tradition and technological future. Consequently, the curriculum touches upon important and essential basics as well as modern and forward-looking technological aspects of aerospace engineering sciences in order to convey competences for prospective students for the establishment of engineering system solutions. Preparing the students for the scientific orientated Master’s thesis at the end of their studies, a broad range of courses are offered, from traditional basics (e.g. structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, flight mechanics) and applied disciplines to innovative and modern teaching forms such as face-to-face tutorials in very small groups on topics such as the field of additive manufacturing or cockpit design.
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Compulsory Elective Courses Ia – Fundamentals (Choose one out of three):
Compulsory Elective Courses Ib – Digitalisation (Choose one out of three):
Compulsory Elective Courses II – Core Electives from Aerospace Engineering*
Compulsory Elective Courses III – Electives from the Natural Sciences and Engineering in the field of Aerospace Engineering*
The compulsory elective areas offer a wide range of different topics so that you can study the subjects that interest you the most. In addition, the programme offers the following elective areas:
*It is also possible to choose some further course of the Mechanical Engineering Department in these elective areas. You can find more information on our website. Please note that offered lectures might change in time.
You will find detailed module descriptions in the download section of our website.
The third semester is a mobility window that allows students to study abroad at one of our partner universities. Please note that the deadline for most outbound programmes is 30 November for the following academic year.
The Language Resource Centre of TU Darmstadt offers a wide range of language courses that are free for our students.
External Project Work
The internship serves to increase the understanding of knowledge already acquired in lectures from the Bachelor's degree programme in a practical environment. In this way, the internship allows students to gain insight into various activities in the working world. It thus serves as preparation for possible future fields of work. The project work aims at the individual activity of the students. The students perform a practice project within a company. The project as well as the company is chosen by the students.
Duration: The project has a duration of 180 hours, and it has to be done within the scope of a full-time occupation of at least 12 weeks.
The registration fee totals about 300 EUR per semester. This includes administrative fees and a student ticket that is valid for short distance public transport in Darmstadt and the state of Hesse.
Estimated living expenses are about 700 EUR to 900 EUR per month. Please note that these costs are just a rough estimation and can vary greatly depending on your way of life, your accommodation, etc.
Financial Funding for international students in their final study phase: An application for “Leistungsorientierte Studienabschluss-Förderung” can be submitted twice a year. The application periods are as follows: 1 to 15 April and 1 to 15 October.
Deutschlandstipendium: The Deutschlandstipendium has been supporting outstanding students at universities with one year of financial assistance since 2011. An application is only possible once enrolled.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or the equivalent
Applicants must provide proof of sufficient English language skills, e.g.:
For the equivalence of other English language certificates, please contact the International Admission Office.
Your complete application package (also including an up-to-date transcript of records and the equivalence list of our department) must have been received in paper form by TU Darmstadt by the following dates:
Please always check the information on the website of the international admission office for the most recent deadlines!
Applicants with a German school leaving certification (Abitur) and a German Bachelor's degree should apply at TU Darmstadt via the standard track.
Applications will be processed immediately. We strongly encourage early applications. During the formal entrance examination, proof of the required entrance competencies is verified on the basis of the submitted documents. If the entrance competencies cannot be clarified positively or negatively during the formal entrance examination, a substantive entrance examination will then be conducted. In this case, we will invite you to the exam by e-mail.
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For more information, also refer to the website of our department.
Students can be employed as tutors or student researchers, for example.
Jobs & part-time work
Jobs @ Department of Mechanical Engineering
TU Darmstadt's International Affairs Department assists international students in their search for accommodation through its Housing Assistance Office. A major science hub, Darmstadt is home to multiple research institutions, three universities, and many high-technology companies, all of which attract people from around the world. A wide variety of accommodations that vary in size, furnishing, and rent are available in Darmstadt and its vicinity. As the university does not own or manage student housing, we support students in finding housing in private and public student dormitories or on the private market. In order to improve your chances in finding the optimal place to live, we recommend that you start your search early. We are happy to assist you in this process. Please make sure to register online on the housing assistance website for international students.
Our services include the distribution of an “Accommodation Guide” that includes links to private and public student dormitories, hotels and youth hostels, and a “Housing Guide” that provides tips on how to search for accommodation in Darmstadt.
Please find more information on this website.
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