From the student's perspective …

If you’re interested in a university degree programme, you might have a lot of questions: What should I study? How do I know which programme is right for me? And how am I supposed to choose among all these options?

Good news: We are in the same boat! The #studentsofTUdarmstadt have been through it all before and share their insights! This includes what they study, what is unique about their programme, and what it's like to live in Darmstadt.

Also check out Instagram and Facebook! There you can find lots of videos and you can ask us questions!

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Saving energy?

Saving energy should always be a relevant topic to conserve resources and reduce the burden on the climate. Due to the energy crisis, however, it is especially worthwhile to pay attention to it this winter. As students, the increased energy prices affect us more than many others – and we want to live more sustainably anyway. How can we do that? The #studentsofTUdarmstadt have put together some important information on the topic of energy and also share their tips with you.

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Gude! (Hello!) Living in Darmstadt and the surrounding area

There are many neighbourhoods to discover in our beautiful city of Darmstadt, where you'll often hear a friendly "Gude!" as a way of greeting. Especially for students who are planning to move to Darmstadt or for those who have only recently moved to Darmstadt, the new city can still seem confusing at first glance. We, the #studentsofTUdarmstadt, will therefore tell you where we live so that you can get a first overview.

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Castle Frankenstein

Surely many of you have heard of the story of Frankenstein. A scientist who wants to bend the forces of nature and creates a monster. The novel is called "Frankenstein or Modern Prometheus" and was written by Mary Shelley. Did you know that the science city of Darmstadt has a direct connection to this story?

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Diving deep: At TU, you can deal with topics concerning “water” in a variety of ways

At school, we learn that two thirds of the earth's surface is covered with water and that life is not possible without water. Water plays a major role in many other areas, from climate change and sustainability aspects to drinking water treatment. Do you find water exciting and want to get more involved with various aspects of it? Then Darmstadt is the right place for you, because TU offers countless opportunities to deepen your school knowledge about water in various study programmes and research fields.

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The cook book of the #studentsofTUdarmstadt

Running out of ideas what to cook in your everyday student life? The #studentsofTUdarmstadt have put together a cookbook for you! A total of 30 regional and international recipes!

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World Heritage Site Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt

Get to know the historic highlight of Darmstadt! Christina from the #studentsofTUdarmstadt shares with you the historic place in Darmstadt that fascinates her the most: the Artists' Colony Mathildenhöhe.

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“Something with technology” Studying Mechanical Engineering at TU Darmstadt

Are you interested in maths and physics, do you want to find solutions to current and future challenges and work in an industry that never stands still and always keeps pace with the newest technological changes? Then mechanical engineering is the right degree programme for you! We talked to five successful mechanical engineering alumni and asked them where they ended up in their careers and to what extent studying mechanical engineering at TU contributed to their professional success.

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