Study preparation: In the two-week PreCIS Prepatory Course, which takes place in September before the regular start of your studies, you prepare for your studies at TU Darmstadt.
Study support: From October to March you will participate in the PreCIS Buddy Programme. You will meet regularly with students from higher semesters to discuss questions about your studies. As a PreCIS participant, you also have the opportunity to benefit from PreCIS Workshops.
Course contents in detail
Intensive course in the technical language of mathematics and German as a scientific language:
You can read the mathematical term in German in the picture above? Congratulations! If not – don't worry. Many international students face this linguistic challenge in the early stages of their studies.
With a language trainer, you will acquire a basic mathematical vocabulary and practice expressing your own questions and thoughts adequately. You will also deal with German as scientific language and explore how speaking and writing at the university differs from everyday language.
Training in study skills
Student trainers impart knowledge about different types of courses and help you develop techniques for good learning. They will also cover important topics of self management and time management.
Introduction to mentoring
This event prepares you for the PreCIS Buddy Programme.
Orientation at the university and in Darmstadt
- Campus tour “Stadtmitte”
- Campus tour “Lichtwiese”
- Darmstadt City Rally
- Visit to a research facility of TU Darmstadt
Excursions
The PreCIS Preparatory Course includes at least two excursions.
- Climbing in the Climbing Forest:During a hike you will get to know the other PreCIS participants* better and meet your buddies for the first time. (in planning)
- visit of the particle accelerator of the GSI- Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung (in planning)
Reminder: In the digital course, the excursions are replaced by alternative activities.
Registration for PreCIS 2022/23 is possible until 31 August 2022.
Please note that you can only register for the PreCIS programme once you have received admission to a Bachelor's degree course from the TU Darmstadt.
Please fill out the registration form to register for PreCIS 2022/23. If you have further questions, please read through our FAQs first.
We also offer an online information event (opens in new tab) on 19th july and 16th august. Join us and learn more about PreCIS.
Learn – Discover – Make friends
What former participants say about PreCIS
Bruna (Brazil), Architecture:
I had a good introduction to all the platforms you use at uni, like Moodle, TUCaN, Miro. And not only that, but how the university works, how things are graded and also what the first steps are.
Chuchu (China), Mechanical Engineering:
“Because I have participated in the language classes, I can recognise and understand technical vocabulary, especially in mathematics, more quickly.”
Toshal (Mauritius), Electrical Engineering:
“Compared to other international students, the course gave me the advantage of knowing more about how things will go at the university.”
Hassan (Syria), Computer Science:
"Any questions you want to ask, you can just ask. They will all be answered. My buddy advised me on how to prepare for exams – also which lectures are the most important.
