Classes
1. Classes at h_da
At h_da, we offer a lot of classes:
- Classes from different fields of study and disciplines (engineering, natural sciences, design & media etc - see below).
- German language and culture for everybody! The Language Center offers language classes for everyone!
- Classes on socially relevant matters for all! The Department of Social Sciences offers classes on social and intercultural matters open to all exchange students!
Course catalog:
The final course catalog for your exchange semester with us will post online on 1 March (for spring semesters) and 1 September (for winter semesters). Typically, the same classes are offered each spring semester and each winter semester. You can see these by clicking on the respective links (please see below).
Make sure to take a look at the course catalog for previous semesters. Typically, the same classes are taught each spring semester and each winter semester.
- last spring semester (available in German only)
- last winter semester (available in German only)
If you're looking for information in English, please take a look at each department's course offerings (just scroll down a bit).
If you'll be studying with us in the spring, please refer to the spring semester catalog; if you're coming to Darmstadt/Dieburg in the winter, please take a look at the classes offered last winter semester.
FB A: Architecture Department
- German-taught casses in the field of Architecture and Interior Design
- For information about a(n English-taught) EUt+ Cluster, please turn to Professor Dita Leyh (only for students from a EUt+ partner university)
FB BU: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- English-taught classes
- German-taught classes Civil and Environmental Engineering, B.Eng and M.Eng.
- individual research projects (5 to 10 credits)
- For information about a EUt+ Cluster, please turn to Professor Iris Steinberg (only for students from a EUt+ partner university)
For more information, visit the website of the department.
FB CuB: Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- German-taught casses in the field of Chemical Engieering and Biotechnology
- For information about a(n English-taught) EUt+ Cluster in the field of Biomedica Engineering, please turn to Professor Frank Schael (only for students from a EUt+ partner university)
FB EIT: Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
General information:
Almost all English-taught classes at this department are at the master's (i.e. postgraduate) level. Students doing a bachelor's (i.e. undergraduate) program have two options:
- If you have knowledge of German, you can take part in German-taught classes at the bachelor's (i.e. undergraduate) level. For this, you need to prove that you have sufficient knowledge of German.
- If you do not have any knowledge of German, you may ask to be admitted for English-taught classes at the master's (i.e. postgraduate) level. Please note that this is only possible if you're very advanced in your bachelor's (i.e. undergraduate) studies and have completed a lot of classes in electrical engineering and/or information technology. In that case you may be admitted for classes taught at the master*s (i.e. postgraduate) level. Please note, though, that we cannot guarantee that you will, in fact, be admitted.
Classes:
- English-taught classes in Electrical Enginnering and Information Technology (M.Sc.) – Concentration in Automation & Module handbook (all concentrations)
- English-taught classes in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (M.Sc.) – Concentration in Communications & Module handbook (all concentrations)
- English-taught classes in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (M.Sc.) – Concentration in Embedded and Microelectronics & Module handbook (all concentrations)
- English-taught classes in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (M.Sc.) – Concentration in Power & Module handbook (all concentrations)
- English- and German-taught individual research projects (B.Eng, B.Sc., M.Sc.) (number of credits to be discussed with the professor(s) in charge)
- German-taught courses in Kurse in Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.), Industrial Engineering (B.Sc.) and Smart Buildings Infrastructure Systems, (B.Eng.)
- For information on a EUt+ Cluster in the field of industrial engineering, please turn to Professor Monika Futschik (ony for students from a EUt+ partner university)
- For information on a EUt+ Cluster in the field of Microelectronics, please turn to Professor Thomas Schumann (ony for students from a EUt+ partner university)
More infos: website of the department (Please note: a lot of the information on this website does not apply to exchange students, e.g. the details listed in the "Admission" section and under "Accommodation".)
FB GW: Department of Social Sciences
- Business Psychology, M.Sc. (overview)
- Classes on German culture and social issues (open to students from all departments) (general information about these classes can be found here)
- Applied Social Sciences, B.A and M.A.
For more info, please go to the website of the department.
FB I: Department of Computer Science
- Computer Science, B.Sc. (list of classes & course descriptions)
- Computer Science, M.Sc. (list of classes & course descriptions)
- individual resesarch projects (5 to 10 credits)
- For information about a EUt+ Cluster, please turn to Professor Thomas Horsch (only for students from a EUt+ partner university)
Please note: The classes listed under “list of classes“ are offered. Under “course description“ some older classes that are no longer offered, are listed as well.
For more information visit the website of the department (please note that some of the information does not apply to exchange students).
FB MD: Media Department (Dieburg campus):
- Animation & Game, B.A. (general overview & course descriptions)
- Animation & Game Direction, M.A. (general overview & course descriptions)
- Augmented and Virtual Reality Design (former name: Expanded Realities), B.A. (general overview & course descriptions)
- Expanded Media, M.A. (general overview & course descriptions)
- International Media Cultural Work, M.A. (general overview & course descriptions)
- Media, Technology and Society, M.Sc. (general overview & course descriptions)
- Motion Pictures, B.A. (general overview & course descriptions)
- For information on a EUt+ Cluster in the field of Multimedia, please turn to Professor Tilmann Kohlhaase (only for students from a EUt+ partner university)
Please note: The course description documents are in German, but the actual course descriptions within the document are in English.
For more information, visit the website of the Media Department; In order to find out more about each of the study programs, please select "Zur Studiengangsseite". Please note that some of the information listed on the website does not apply to exchange students.
FB MK: Department of Mechanical and Plastics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering, B.Sc. and Mechatronics, B.Sc. ( Course descriptions)
- individual research projects (number of credits to be discussed with the respective professor(s)), B.Sc. & M.Sc.
- For information on a EUt+ Cluster in the field of Mechanical Engineering, please turn to Professor Brita Pyttel (ony for students from a EUt+ partner university)
For more information, visit the website of the department.
FB S: Department of Social Work
Social Work, B.A.S.A. (Bachelor of Arts in Social Work)
For more information please visit the website of the department.
FB W: Business Department (Dieburg & Darmstadt campus)
Business Department: general overview & important information on your course selection for the Business Department
- Business Administration, B.Sc. & overview of classes recognized by our EUt+ partner universities ("Mobility Map", relevant for EUt+ students only)
- Business Administration, M.Sc.
- Energy Management, B.Sc.
- Energy Economics, M.Sc.
- Logistics Management, B.Sc. & overview of classes recognized by our EUt+ partner universities ("Mobility Map", relevant for EUt+ students only)
- Public Management, B.Sc.
- For information on a EUt+ Cluster in the field of industrial engineering, please turn to Professor Monika Futschik (ony for students from a EUt+ partner university)
English-taught classes are marked by a British flag symbol.
Please note that the MBA program is not open to exchange students.
Students enrolled at the Business department can also earn the following certificates:
- Certificate in Carbon Accounting in Supply Chain Management (in cooperation with AEP solution GmbH + had)
- Certificate in SAP S4/ HANA in Material Management and Warehouse Management (in cooperation with SAP)
- White Belt certificate in Lean Management (in cooperation in Kaizen Institute Bad Homburg)
- Agile Project Management certificate (in cooperation with PMI)
Check out the website of the department (please note that some information does not apply to exchange students). You may also want to check out this video about the student project h_da’s delivery bicycle (activate the English subtitle).
SuK classes (courses focusing on recent social developments) (open to all students)
- English-taught classes offered by the EUt+ alliance (from various faculties)
- Interdisciplinary classes on German culture and social issues ("SuK") - List of courses from previous semesters
- Studying in Germany and liking it (intensive class about German culture, taught in March and September; exchange students will receive details in a timely manner before the start of their exchange semester, 2.5 credits)
2. Learning Agreement
In order to have the classes you take at h_da count towards your study program at your home university. you need to complete a so-called Learning Agreement. This document must be signed by your home university, h_da and you. If you're a student who receives funding by the European Commission (e.g. through the Erasmus program), your Learning Agreement must meet specific criteria.
Erasmus Learning Agreement
Please follow these steps:
1. Discuss your classes with your home university
After you have been officially accepted for the exchange semester, consult with your home university's departmental Erasmus coordinator about the classes you should take at h_da. Ask them whether these classes can be counted towards your degree and if so, in what way (how many credits, which classes of your study program can will they replace?).
2. Fill in the document
Please complete the document. The document can only be accepted if filled in correctly. Your home university will provide you with the document. Make sure to include the correct contact details for h_da. Ronja and Marina cannot sign the document, it must be signed by the professor in charge at the h_da department at which you will be studying. You'll find the relevant information in the table.
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Section |
What to include |
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Student |
Please provide your personal information |
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Sending Institution |
Pease provide the address and information as well as the Erasmus Code for your home university |
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Receiving Institution: Name |
Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences |
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Receiving Institution: Faculty/Department |
Fill in the h_da department you have been accepted for |
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Receiving Institution: Erasmus Code |
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Receiving Institution: Country |
Germany |
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Receiving Institution: Administrative contact person name; email |
Marina Zielke & Ronja Schneider, incoming students advisors, h_da International Office, incoming.int@h-da.de |
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Table A |
Please include the classes you are going to take at h_da; see section 1) Courses for the component codes |
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Table B |
Fill in the classes your h_da courses will replace and the number of credits you will receive for them |
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Commitment of the three parties: Student |
Please provide your personal information and sign the document |
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Commitment of the three parties: Responsible person at the sending institution |
Please provide the details of your Erasmus coordinator at your home university |
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Commitment of the three parties: Responsible person at the receiving institution |
Please provide the details of the professor in charge of exchange students at your h_da department, see our list below for their contact information (Please note: Ronja and Marina cannot sign your Learning Agreement!) |
Responsible h_da person for your Learning Agreement
- FB A: Architecture:
Prof. Dita Leyh (dita.leyh@h-da.de) oder Prof. Michael Saldanha (michael.saldanha@h-da.de) - FB BU: Civil and Environmental Engineering:
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Burbaum (ulrich.burbaum@h-da.de) - FB CuB: Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology:
Prof. Dr. Richard Dehn (richard.dehn@h-da.de) - FB EIT: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology:
Prof. Dr. Ing. Athanasios Krontiris (athanasios.krontiris@h-da.de) - FB G: Design:
Prof. Dr. Ulla Marquardt and Larry Holden (international.fbg@h-da.de) - FB GW: Social Sciences:
- for Business Psychology: Prof. Dr. Daniel Hanß (daniel.hanss@h-da.de)
- for Information Law and Global Licensing: Prof. Dr. Gisela Jung-Weiser (gisela.jung-weiser@h-da.de) or Prof. Dr. Thomas Wilmer (thomas.wilmer@h-da.de)
- for Risk Assessment and Sustainability Management (RASUM): Prof. Dr. Martin Führ (martin.fuehr@h-da.de)
- for Social Sciences Applied Social Sciences: Prof. Dr. Jan Barkmann: (jan.barkmann2@h-da.de)
- FB I: Computer Science:
Prof. Dr. Thomas Horsch and Prof. Dr. Andreas Müller (internationalrelations.fbi@ma.h-da.de) - FB MK: Mechanical and Plastics Engineering:
Prof. Dr. Brita Pyttel (brita.pyttel@h-da.de) - FB MD: Media:
- for Animation and Game Direction: Prof. Tilmann Kohlhaase (tilmann.kohlhaase@h-da.de)
- for Augmented and Virtual Reality Design (former name: Expanded Realities): Prof. Paul Grimm (paul.grimm@h-da)
- for Expanded Media: Prof. Sven Poguntke (sven.poguntke@h-da.de)
- for Information Science: Prof. Dr. Margot Mieskes (margot.mieskes@h-da.de)
- for Interactive Media Design: Prof. Dr. Andrea Krajewski (andrea.krajewski@h-da.de)
- for International Media Cultural Work: Prof. Sabine Breitsameter (sabine.breitsameter@h-da.de)
- for Motion Pictures: Prof. Herbert Schwering (herbert.schwering@h-da.de)
- for Online Journalism, Online Communication, Media, Technology and Society: Prof. Dr. med. Silke Heimes (silke.heimes@h-da.de)
- for Sound and Music Production: Prof. Moritz Bergfeld (moritz.bergfeld@h-da.de)
- FB S: Social Work:
Prof. Dr. Sara Hubrich (sara.hubrich@h-da.de) - FB W: Business:
for Business Energy Management: Prof. Dr. Kerstin Hooß: (kerstin.hooss@h-da.de) • for International Business Administration: Prof. Dr. Ralf Schellhaase: (ralf.schellhase@h-da.de) • for Business Administration, Logistics-Management, Public Management: Prof. Dr. Monika Futschik: (monika.futschik@h-da.de)
3. Send the document to h_da for a signature
EWP - Erasmus Without Paper: We use an online platform to manage our incoming students' Learning Agreements. Please tell your home university that we are connected to EWP, so they can send us your Learning Agreement electronically. Don't worry - they will know how this can be done and which tool to use.
FAQs & further information
Can I change my OLA after I have sent it?
You can most probably only change your OLA if it has not yet been approved. The details are tool-specific and must therefore be clarified directly with your home university.
However, if your courses change during your stay, you must complete the "During Mobility/Changes to OLA" section provided for this purpose and have the OLA re-approved by all parties. Please do not just create a new OLA!
Does the contact person at h_da receive an automatic notification that you have sent the OLA?
Unfortunately, our online tool does not send notifications when an OLA is sent. Therefore, please inform the person authorized to sign by e-mail that you have submitted your OLA and ask them for approval.
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Contact
Marina Zielke (she/her) &
Ronja Schneider (she/her)
Incoming exchange students advisors
+49.6151.533-68014
+49.6151.533-60022
incoming.int@h-da.de
Office: C23, 02.10