Civil Engineering (M.Sc.) at Technical University of Darmstadt
Darmstadt · Taught in English and German · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026
Short answer
To apply for Civil Engineering at Technical University of Darmstadt, you need IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95 or PTE 76. International applicants apply for the winter semester 1 March to 31 August and for the summer semester 1 September to 1 March. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution.
What are the entry requirements for Civil Engineering at Technical University of Darmstadt?
English test minimum
English level: CEFR C1
Winter semester (international applicants)
Summer semester (international applicants)
Tuition
Admission type
There is no fixed cap on places: applicants who meet all the entry requirements are admitted.
Scholarships
Is Technical University of Darmstadt a good university? Type, ranking and location
- Type
- Public university
- Founded
- 1877
- Students
- About 24,969 (2021)
- QS World Ranking 2026
- #253
- Location
- Darmstadt (city of about 1,68,000 people)
Technical University of Darmstadt is a public university in Darmstadt, founded in 1877. It is ranked #253 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Technical University of Darmstadt is a member of TU9, the alliance of nine leading technical universities in Germany.
Research universities put more weight on theory and research; a Master’s here is also the usual route if you might want a PhD later. As a public university it is funded by the state.
University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass; rankings are the published editions named above.
How does it compare with other Civil Engineering & Architecture Master's?
Against English-taught Civil Engineering & Architecture programmes in our database.
| This programme | Compared with other Civil Engineering & Architecture programmes |
|---|---|
| IELTS 7 | None of the 31 programmes that state an IELTS minimum ask for more; 87% ask for less. |
| TOEFL iBT 95 | 0% of 23 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 83% for a lower one. |
| No tuition fee | 55% of 31 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free. |
Your plan as an Indian applicant
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Get your English score
You need at least IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95 or PTE 76 (CEFR C1). For the winter intake (1 March to 31 August), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.
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Check your degree and grade
German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Civil Engineering & Architecture. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.
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Get your APS certificate
Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa; most universities also ask for it with the application, so check what Technical University of Darmstadt asks for on the official page.
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Prepare your application documents
A statement of purpose that explains why Civil Engineering at Technical University of Darmstadt fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.
- 5
Apply before the deadline
Winter intake: apply 1 March to 31 August. Summer intake: apply 1 September to 1 March. Apply the way the official programme page describes.
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Plan the money
To study in Darmstadt you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.
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Visa and moving to Darmstadt
Once Technical University of Darmstadt sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Darmstadt, a city of about 1,68,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.
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Start learning German now
Civil Engineering is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.
Is Civil Engineering at Technical University of Darmstadt realistic for you?
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Other English-taught Master's at Technical University of Darmstadt
Technical University of Darmstadt has 22 English-taught Master's programmes in our database; 12 of the others are listed here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Technical University of Darmstadt a public or private university?
Technical University of Darmstadt is a public university. It is funded by the state.
What English score do I need for Civil Engineering at Technical University of Darmstadt?
IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95, PTE 76 (CEFR C1). That is higher than most Civil Engineering & Architecture programmes: 0% ask for more and 87% for less.
When is the application deadline for Civil Engineering at Technical University of Darmstadt?
For the winter semester, international applicants apply 1 March to 31 August. For the summer semester, they apply 1 September to 1 March.
Does Civil Engineering at Technical University of Darmstadt charge tuition fees?
No. Technical University of Darmstadt lists no tuition fee for Civil Engineering; you pay only the semester contribution.
What is Technical University of Darmstadt's world ranking?
#253 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Where this information comes from
Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.