Getting started M.Sc. Bio-Materials Engineering

Welcome to M.Sc. Bio-Materials Engineering

You have completed your bachelor's degree at another university and are now starting your master's programme M.Sc. Bio-Materials Engineering with us? Here you can find information for a successful start to your studies.

Starting a new Master’s programme in a new country and academic system can feel exciting — but also a little overwhelming at first. To help you settle in, we offer an orientation programme that introduces you to how studying at TU Darmstadt works, what to expect in your degree programme, and how your department is organized. You will also learn more about self-organised study, which is an important part of the German university system. This means that you are responsible for planning your own timetable, choosing courses, and registering for examinations independently. Our programme is designed to help you understand these processes early and start your studies with confidence.

You will also have the opportunity to gain insights into student life at TU Darmstadt, connect with fellow students, and explore your new campus.

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

In the online course, you will receive information on how to create your timetable for the first semester, tips on planning and organising your studies, as well as information on examination regulations and how to use TUCaN..

The course will be available from 1. of September for the winter semester and from 1. of March 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.
  • Once you have logged in to Moodle, you will be able to access the online course “Getting Started: M.Sc. Bio-Materials Engineering” via the following link: https://moodle.tu-darmstadt.de/course/view.php?id=48351
  • You find the password for the course access in your admission letter.
  • If you have already completed your Bachelor's degree at TU Darmstadt, you will receive an email containing your access details for the Moodle course approximately one week before the kick-off meeting.

We warmly invite you to the Kick-off meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 9:30am-1:30pm for your orientation course „Getting started: M.Sc. Bio-Materials Engineering“.

You find your meeting invitation in the Moodle online course “Getting started: M.Sc. Bio-Materials Engineering”.

All students with an admission will receive an invitation with a Zoom link by email approximately one week before the Zoom event.

Description:

  • Welcome by your student advisory service and your buddies
  • Tips for study organization and study planning for the M.Sc. Bio-Materials Engineering
  • We answer your questions for setting up your personal student plan
  • Information about the Master Orientation Unit and your student council
  • Information about the professorial mentoring

Join the Master Orientation Unit (MOU) to get to know your fellow students, explore the campus and the city, and ease into your studies. The MOU is organized by your Mechanical Engineering Student Council (“Fachschaft Maschinenbau”).

The MOU usually takes place in the week before the start of lectures. For dates and more information, please look here.

As an international Master's student, you can receive support and guidance from buddies from the moment you are admitted. These buddies are experienced Master's students in the Mechanical Engineering department in which you are studying for your M.Sc. in Bio-Materials Engineering.

They provide personal support in person, via Zoom and by email, helping you to find your way around the Department of Mechanical Engineering and TU Darmstadt, while also offering insights into student life in Darmstadt.

During your first semester, you can also attend the Potential Workshops, which are tailored to your situation and cover study organisation and exam preparation.

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

International students who have recently transferred to TU Darmstadt will receive a personal welcome email after receiving their admission and before lectures begin.

You can find the buddies' contact details in the Moodle course.

For further information about the MasterPlus programme please look here.

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