Getting started: M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering

Welcome to the M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering programme

Adjusting to a new city and to a new study programme could be a challenge. We are passionate about providing an orientation programme with different components to support your transition to university life at TU Darmstadt and to ensure that you are well prepared for the M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering programme.

Orientation programme components for your successful start

Your bachelor's programme introduced you to the world of mechanical engineering and prepared you well for the master's programme Aerospace Engineering. Starting with a new master programme at a new university can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also bring its own unique challenges. We provide an orientation programme with different elements to help you to get acquainted with the faculty of mechanical engineering and the Master Aerospace Engineering programme. You will also get the opportunity to get some insights into student life at TU Darmstadt, exchange experience with your fellow students and discover your new campus.

  • Kick-off meeting for the online course “Getting started: M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering”
  • Accompanying e-learning course for the organisation and planning of your studies
  • MasterPlus Mentoring Programme
  • Department and university information centres and individual student advise

The online course “Getting started: M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering” provides you with all the information you need to get off to a good start in the M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering programme.

The Moodle online course “Getting started: M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering” could be accessed with the enrollment key in your admission letter.

You will find information about the Moodle course access and the course content further down on this website.

Your MechCenter team is already looking forward to your participation.

The online course “Getting started: M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering” is offered via the learning platform Moodle of the TU Darmstadt. This platform also provides many learning materials for your master courses.

The course will be available from September. 1st for the winter semester and from March. 1st for the summer semester.

  • The login to Moodle is via TU-ID. To have access to the Moodle course you have to activate your TU-ID. If you need assistance, you can find tips and help for Moodle registration here.
  • After logging in to Moodle, you can find the online course “Getting started: M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering” at the following link: https://moodle.tu-darmstadt.de/course/view.php?id=33100
  • You find the password for the course access in your admission letter.

We warmly invite you to the Kick-off meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 9:30am-1:30 pm for your orientation course “Getting started: M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering”.

You find your meting invitation in the Moodle online course “Getting started: M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering”.

Agenda:

  • Welcome by representatives of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Information on how to use the Moodle course "Getting started: M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
  • Tips for study organization and study planning for the M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
  • Answers to questions and opportunities for networking and forming study groups
  • Information about receiving mentorship from a professor

In the online course, we will answer your questions about the M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering Programme. You can choose topics and questions about your studies that you are interested in and that you would like to learn more about.

Of course, you can also ask questions both during the course and at the kick-off Zoom video meeting for the online course: “Getting started: M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering.”

The online course also gives you the chance to meet other students and to network with them.

The following questions will be answered in the course:

  • What is TUCaN and how do I register courses, modules, and examinations in TUCaN?
  • What does the study programme of M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering look like and how can I plan my studies and create my curriculum?
  • What electives and specialisation options are offered by the M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering study programme and what do I have to consider when choosing courses?
    • What are tutorials?
    • What are the elective areas I, II, and III?
    • What are Advanced Design Projects (ADP)?
    • What does “Studium Generale” mean – which subjects can I take for the “Studium Generale”?
  • What are the requirements for an “External Project”?
  • When can I write the master's thesis and how do I register for the master's thesis?
  • If I have prerequisites that I need to fulfil, what do I have to consider when planning my studies?
  • What kind of support is offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and who can I contact if I have questions about my studies?
  • How does the mentoring system for master's students at the Department of Mechanical Engineering support me and who is my mentor?

From the moment you are admitted, you can receive support and guidance from buddies as an international Master's student. Buddies are experienced Master's students who are also enrolled in the M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering or M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering programmes.

They offer you personal support on site, in Zoom calls and by email to help you find your way around the Department of Mechanical Engineering and TU Darmstadt – and also give you helpful insights into student life in Darmstadt.

During your first semester, the buddies are there to help you with study-related questions and are always available to listen to your concerns.

Take advantage of these opportunities to get to know other Master's students, discover the campus and the city, and get tips for your studies and life in Darmstadt.

The buddies will help you find the information you need or put you in touch with the right contact person. This also applies to topics beyond your studies, such as housing and visas.

You can participate in the MasterPlus mentoring programme free of charge. To register and for further information, please visit the MasterPlus website.

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