Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule Darmstadt – University of Applied Sciences (h_da) is a public higher education institution located in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany, founded in 1971. It operates two campuses: the main campus in Darmstadt (Schöfferstraße) and a media-focused campus in Dieburg. The university offers over 70 degree programmes across 12 departments in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, business and management, architecture, media, design, and social sciences. Study formats include full-time, dual/cooperative, part-time, and distance-learning options. h_da has been a pioneer in applied sciences education, introducing programmes in computer science (1977), optics and image processing (1990), and online journalism (2001). The university is a founding member of the European University of Technology (EUt+) alliance (since 2020) and maintains partnerships with over 200 universities worldwide. Its International Office supports incoming and outgoing students and staff. Accreditation is managed through Germany's obligatory quality assurance system; the institution held system accreditation by ACQUIN (valid until 30 September 2026). Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of 401 € for WiSe 2026/27, which includes a public transport ticket. There are no tuition fees in the traditional sense for domestic students.