FAQ

Participants can earn up to 12 university credits under the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), 9 ECTS for the academic course, 3 ECTS for the German language course.

• accommodation for the duration of the program
• an academic course worth 9 ECTS
• a German language course worth 3 ECTS
• course materials
• company visits and field trips
• cultural and leisure time activities
• a ticket for public transportation within the city of Darmstadt
• a health, accident, and liability insurance

If scholarships are available, the information will be posted on our scholarship webiste. Please check back regularly to receive the latest information on available scholarships.

Hochschule Darmstadt has subscribed to the National Code of Conduct for German Universities Regarding International Students of the German Rector`s Conference and has committed itself to its fulfillment.

All participants are expected to actively participate in all official Hessen:ISU events and contribute to a cooperative and tolerant atmosphere in and outside of the classroom. In case of misbehavior, the program coordinator reserves themselves the right to dismiss a participant from the program. Misbehavior constitutes e.g. physical attacks and verbal insults on other participants, staff, or other third persons, drug abuse, excessive alcohol abuse, destruction of the property of Hochschule Darmstadt. The dismissal of a participant from the course is solely at the discretion of the program coordinator. Should a person be dismissed from the program, no fees will be refunded to him / her.

WiFi is available both on campus and at the hotel.

You should check if your electrical devices are suitable to the German standard (220 Volt). If you need an adapter or transformer you should buy it before you come to Germany.

Some, but not all, stores/restaurants accept credits cards. This is why we recommend to always have some cash on you. You can get cash with your credit card at an ATM machine here in Germany. Please make sure bevor your arrival that your credit card is approved to withdraw money from a German ATM machine.

The laundry machines and dryers at the hotel can be used for a small fee.

The hotel has a small gym that can be used by all participants free of charge.

All participants have health insurance through a private third-party provider. The cost for that is covered by the program fee. If you feel unwell, get in touch with the program staff so that they can make a doctor’s appointment for you. Please also provide an emergency address for us in your registration form, so that we can inform your family if needed.

If you have any physical impairments, nutritional or other dietary restrictions, please let us know well in advance (at least 2 months prior to the starting date) so that we can try to accommodate you.

Yes, of course, you may wish to arrive early in Darmstadt. If you need a visa for Germany, though, entering the country before the date on your visa might not be possible. Please check with the German embassy in your home country.

If you arrive earlier than the official arrival day, we cannot provide you with accommodation for any days outside the official program period. Also, we cannot offer you a welcome service at the airport if you arrive early and you would have to find the way to Darmstadt and your hotel on your own.