Why an exchange at h_da?
1. h_da: facts and figures
With 12 departments, over 70 degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level, and 16.000+ students, h_da is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Germany. Classes here are practically oriented and our professors and lecturers have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in their field. Most of our professors are linked to regional and international companies so they know exactly which skills are needed in the real world.
In the most recent University Ranking conducted by Wirtschaftswoche, h_da made the top 5 of most-wanted graduates on the job market.
Our key areas of study and research are:
- Engineering Sciences
- Mathematics and Natural Science
- Information Science and Informatics
- Social and Cultural Sciences, Social Work & Economy
- Architecture, Media, and Design
h_da is very attractive internationally and about 20% of our students are international students. This number is much higher than the German average which is about 11% (DAAD/DZHW: Wissenschaft weltoffen 2016, S. 6).
2. European values
In 2019 an alliance of a total of eight European universities was created of which h_da is a part.This alliance is called “European University of Technology“ (EUt+). In addition to h_da, the following universities are included in the alliance:
- Cyprus Technical University (Cyprus)
- Technical University Cluj Napoca (Romania)
- Technological University Dublin (Ireland)
- Technical University Riga (Latvia)
- Technical University Sofia (Bulgaria)
- Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (Spain)
- Université de Technologie Troyes (France)
The overall idea of the alliance is to “Think Human First“ and the goal is to create networks, strenghten the exchange between these partner universities and create an international campus where European values are the norm and national borders are no longer important.
4. Classes at h_da
At h_da, we‘re very flexible about the classes you can take:
- Mix and match! Select classes from different departments. Please note, though, that the majority of your classes should be taught at the department you will, or are, enrolled in.
- German language and culture for everybody! The Department of Social Sciences offers language classes and interdisciplinary classes about German culture and more general topics for students of all departments.
Classes at h_da:
You will find all available courses (in German and English) under the respective subject areas in the corresponding departments. Please note that the displayed courses only apply to the current semester.
h_da course catalog:
The final course catalog will post online after you have been selected for a stay with us.
English-taught classes:
The following study programs offer English-taught classes (see below):
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- English-taught classes
- individual research projects (5 to 10 credits)
For more information, visit the website of the department. It's currently available in German only; you may use DeepL to translate it.
Department of Business - Campus Dieburg & Darmstadt
- Business Department: general overview
- Business Administration, B.Sc.
- Business Administration, M.Sc.
- Energy Management, B.Sc.
- Energy Economics, M.Sc.
- Logistics Management, B.Sc.
- Public Management, B.Sc.
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).
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)
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).
Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- Electrical Enginnering and Information Technology, M.Sc. – Concentration in Automation
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, M.Sc. – Concentration in Communications
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, M.Sc. – Concentration in Embedded and Microelectronics
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, M.Sc. – Concentration in Power
- individual research projects (number of credits to be discussed with the professor(s) in charge), B.Sc. & M.Sc.
- Module handbook (all concentrations)
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".)
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 more information, visit the website of the department (it's available in German only you may use DeepL to translate the website).
Department of Media - Campus Dieburg
- 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)
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; you may translate it using DeepL. 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.
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.
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. It's currently available in German only; you may use DeepL to translate it.
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)
5. Our Welcome & Orientation program: A whole month!
info sessions • welcome dinner • classes on German language and culture • fun activities in Darmstadt • trips to other cities (Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Marburg)
Start: Beginning of March (for spring semesters), and beginning of September (for winter semesters). See our information about h_da's semester times and exam periods.
6. We‘ll be there for you!
We offer
- assistance wth your visa application and other administrative matters
- scholarship opportunities for students from certain partner universities
- an international campus – about 20% of h_da students are international students
- a public transport travel pass valid in busses, trams and regional trains in all of Germany. The world is your oyster!
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