Technical University Darmstadt

Home of Innovation and founded in 1877, Technische Universität Darmstadt, commonly referred to as TU Darmstadt, has been one of the leading technical universities in Germany. It has about 27,015 students and operates in Hessen, Darmstadt city.

Overview

Technische Universität Darmstadt, commonly referred to as TU Darmstadt, is a technical university in the city of Darmstadt, Germany. It is known as the university that brings together the brightest minds in technology, engineering, and natural sciences. Established in 1877, TU Darmstadt has built a strong tradition with a focus on technology-oriented subjects. Today it has about 27,015 students. It offers a wide range of academic programs in engineering, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The University boasts a rich history of innovation and is distinctive in Germany as it is the first autonomous university, giving it the freedom to create its structure, governance, and financial management systems. It is renowned for its research excellence in fields such as cyber security, internet of things, robotics, renewable energy and materials science. Its vision is to shape the future of technology and address global challenges of the 21st century.