As of October 2015, the Coordinating Center for Refugee Integration (ZKF) prepares and guides current and perspective students with refugee status for university life, serves as the central point of contact for refugees at TU Darmstadt, and takes on a wide-range of internal and external requests.
The ZKF guides and advises on topics such as, but not limited to:
- University Entrance Requirements & Qualification
- Learning German
- Financing Your Studies
- Networking
Consultation hours
Online and in person consultation hours are held at the following times:
Wednesday 10:00 – 11:00 h
If you have any questions and need advice, please click on the following button during office hours and type in the password “ZKF” to enter the virtual waiting room and please wait for your host.
Please note that we might ask you for personal data during the consultation (e.g. name, status, etc.) in order to give you helpful advice.
Funding period April 2026 – March 2027
The Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Arts and Culture (HMWK) awards scholarships for particularly talented and high-achieving refugee students, PhD students and researchers within the framework of the “HessenFonds”.
Next Application period:
The application deadline (internal) is December 14, 2025.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) administers the scholarship programme “Hilde Domin Programme”. It serves to support students and doctoral candidates from across the globe, who are at risk of being formally or de facto denied educational or other rights in their country of origin, and to provide these students and doctoral candidates with an opportunity to begin or complete a study or research degree at a higher education institution in Germany.
Potential candidates cannot themselves apply for participation in the Hilde Domin Programme. They should be nominated by the university´.
Nomination deadline
For planned start of studies in summer semester 2027 the nomination deadline is 20th February 2026.
Services for prospective students
Preparatory Courses
ZKF, in close cooperation with the Language Centre of the TU Darmstadt, offers 4 preparatory courses with language focus at different levels. These courses prepare prospective students to acquire the language skills necessary for studying in Germany.
At a glance:
- Modular structure (10 weeks per module)
- Teaching of academic language, with technical terminology being taught from the very beginning
- Daily instruction, 24 hours per week
- Participation is free of cost
A goal-oriented supporting program, which consists of regular study-related trainings and workshops, cultural events, and in-depth mentoring round out the language offerings.
You need to apply for a spot in our university preparation courses.
Current language course programme
We are currently unable to offer any new language courses.
Services for Students
The units “Central Coordination Office for Refugee Integration” (ZKF) and “International Student Services” (ISS) are grouped together under one specialised department, thus bringing together students with and without a refugee background at all the various stages.
We summarised important information for you here. On the pages of International Student Services (ISS) you will find further useful advice. Please contact us if you have any specific questions.
Integration Network of Hessian Universities
Universities in Hesse work closely together in a cooperative network to prepare refugees interested in studying for a degree in Germany.
The jointly published information brochure provides an overview of the wide range of offers throughout Hesse.
Please contact the university near you.
