Submit your VT application online at https://applyto.graduateschool.vt.edu.

The application period for starting in the fall is from October 1st to January 5th, and for starting in the spring is from June 1st to September 1st.

Yes, these scores are required. The department's target GRE scores are Verbal: 150, Quantitative: 165, and Analytical: 4.5. The minimum language requirement is a TOEFL score of 105 or an IELTS grade of 7.0.

A double degree programme at VT is an unique opportunity to explore the culture, education, faculty expertise, facilities, hands on learning, and laboratories that VT has to offer.

Yes, all international students are required to have health insurance. Please direct all inquiries to the Student Medical Insurance office located at the Student Services Building by phone: 540-231-6226 or email: smi@vt.edu.

Contact the Graduate Student Immigration Services office in the Cranwell International Center by phone: +1-540-231-6527 or email: international@vt.edu.

No, it is not required. There are many great housing options off-campus that are conveniently located near VT, so you can get the most of your experience living in Blacksburg. Please visit Virginia Tech Off-Campus Housing for more information.

Blacksburg Transit provides free public transportation to VT students along its routes, making the community, shops, restaurants, and various amenities easily accessible. The Megabus is a commercial bus company located in Christiansburg (neighboring town) that offers departures to cities nearby, such as Washington, DC and Knoxville, Tennessee.

Students are encouraged to join clubs and student organisations of varying interests and can find many opportunities to do so at: http://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organizations.

VT has one of the most active intramural sport programmes offering recreational and competitive leagues, as well as club sports and the opportunity to attend varsity sporting events.

After you have been selected for the double degree by VT, please visit the online application system.

Please read the information for the application carefully.

For the coming winter semester, apply by April 30th.

For the coming summer semester, apply by November 30th.

If you grew up in an English speaking country or you obtained a first degree with English as the language of instruction, you do not need to provide scored of the TOEFL/IELTS. The GRE is not a required test at German universities.

Please note that some courses of the degree are offered in German. In order to have the full choice of courses, you would need a language proficiency level comparable to B2 (Upper Intermediate).

Knowing some German will also help you dive into the local culture and take part in student life in Darmstadt. It is not a prerequisite for the application.

You can start learning German at the VT German department. Please contact the responsible advisor.

Starting your German classes online is also a possibility with the German Language course – STEM offered by TUDa as an online blended learning opportunity.

Following your arrival in Darmstadt, you can join the courses offered at the Language Resource Centre. It offers intensive language classes before the start of the semester. The language courses are part of the semester fee and do not need to be paid extra. Courses are offered at all levels and with a focus on STEM. German courses are also offered during the semester and can be taken as part of the semester workload.

Getting two degrees opens up opportunities in two promising job markets for you. Graduates with two degrees are sought after and tend to get leading positions at earlier stages of their career. In the program with TUDa, you live and learn in the thriving Rhine-Main area and become familiar with the German culture and language. You study at and graduate from a TU9 University, which is a consortium of the Top 9 Technical Universities in Germany. Furthermore, this programme gives you another perspective on your research field.

Yes, you do. A health insurance approved by the German health care system is required. This insurance covers all medical fields, from regular check-ups to emergencies. Students are guaranteed special rates. Please visit this website for more details:

Virginia Tech also requires you to have an international insurance while studying abroad. Please contact the Global Education Office for more information.

To start your stay at the TUDa you may require a visa to enter Germany. Please take a look at thewebsite of the German Embassy, which is responsible for visa issues. A visa navigator helps you to find out which requirements apply to you. Some foreign nationals may be part of a visa waiver programme.

All foreign nationals have to apply for a residence permit after they arrive in Germany. The TUDa International Student Service (ISS) will help you with these questions and further assist you in all non-academic questions. Make sure to check their information page before starting your trip to Darmstadt.

As many German universities, TU Darmstadt is not a campus university. Instead, the university is spread all over the old and new town of Darmstadt. Thus, the university is very much integrated into the city.

Furthermore, TUDa does not own or run student dormitories. However, TUDa cooperates closely with the Studierendenwerk Darmstadt, which offers affordable housing for students. To find a suitable accommodation, please contact the ISS. They will be able to assist with accommodation for exchange students, either with the Studierendenwerk or private accommodation.

With your Student ID, you can use the local public transport for free. As the public transportation system is good, as is the case in most German cities, you do not need a car; a bike is the more common vehicle for students to get around. You can find more details on the website of the International Student Services (ISS): Semester ticket.

Public transport in the State of Hesse.

TU Darmstadt and the City of Darmstadt provide a broad variety of indoor and outdoor activities as well as sports. Most of them are free for students. For more information, check the website of the International Student Services.

General information about costs for studying in Germany can be found on the Website of the German Academic Exchange Service (opens in new tab).

Depending on your accommodation and personal requirements, estimated living expenses in Darmstadt range from 700 to 900€ per months. An overview on the costs of living can be found on this website.