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Does this sound interesting to you? You now have various options:

1. Attend our online information event and find out more about navigatING.

2. Register via eveeno for the digital information event on 22 August from 1 pm

3. Send us an and arrange an individual consultation appointment.

What is navigatING?

Civil Engineering and Geodesy? Environmental Engineering? How about Mechanical Engineering – Sustainable Engineering? Or maybe Electrical Engineering and Information Technology?

Choosing the right study programme is not so simple for some prospective students. If you feel the same way, we can help you make a well-informed decision. navigatING is a one-year orientation program that provides a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities at TU Darmstadt, insights into various disciplines, and a clear self-assessment of your strengths and goals, ensuring you make the right choice.

Below you can find information about the degree programs you can explore:

B.Sc. Civil Engineering and Geodesy

B.Sc. Environmental Engineering

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering – Sustainable Engineering

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

How to Apply

The navigatING program begins annually in the winter semester.

Application Deadline

For participation in the winter semester 2024/25, the application period runs from 1 June to 31 August.

Participation Requirements

• General university entrance qualification or advanced technical college entrance qualification

• Additional requirements specific to each degree program can be found on the respective program pages.

Application Documents

Please send us the completed application form (opens in new tab) and a resume via email to Note that the application form does not replace the online application for a bachelor's degree program, which must be completed separately on this page.

Application Process

1. After receiving your application, we will schedule an introductory meeting.

2. Following our conversation, you will receive a confirmation and can enroll in the navigatING orientation program at TU Darmstadt.

The number of participants is limited to 25. Applications are considered in the order they are received. If the maximum number is reached, you will be placed on a waiting list and informed when a spot becomes available.

For questions, refer to our FAQs. For additional inquiries, feel free to email or call us.

Application Process

Application Process

1. After receiving your application, we will schedule an introductory meeting.

2. Following our conversation, you will receive a confirmation and can enroll in the navigatING orientation program at TU Darmstadt.

The number of participants is limited to 25. Applications are considered in the order they are received. If the maximum number is reached, you will be placed on a waiting list and informed when a spot becomes available.

For questions, refer to our FAQs. For additional inquiries, feel free to or call us.

The program consists of five modules:

The program consists of five modules:

Framework and Goals: Develop your individual strengths profile and compare it with study options. Receive tailored support through group and tandem meetings with student mentors and participate in two decision-making workshops at the end of each semester.

Career and Practice: Gain professional insights through lectures, internships, excursions, and job shadowing. Establish initial professional contacts.

Basics and Subjects: Learn about the engineering disciplines offered at TU Darmstadt. Build a solid foundation in mathematics with modules suitable for all engineering programs and earn initial academic credits.

Means and Ways: Acquire essential skills for your academic and professional future, such as self-organization, learning strategies, project management, and presentation skills. Engage in self-learning units and group meetings closely supervised by student mentors.

People and life is a building block around the topic of social integration. Here you will find answers to all questions about student life that are suitable for everyday use. You will receive regular support in small groups and as an individual from experienced student mentors and will be assigned a person you can talk to at any time.

FAQs

Are you interested in studying engineering but unsure which program is right for you? navigatING is designed for those who want a comprehensive overview of the engineering study options available at TU Darmstadt.

General university entrance qualification (Abitur) or advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife). Please note the specific requirements for each degree program.

Yes, you can. navigatING. is suitable for anyone looking to reorient themselves and make a sustainable study choice.

We want to get to know you and your expectations for navigatING. This way, we can tailor the program to your individual needs and desires. Additionally, we want to give you the opportunity to clarify any questions you may have.

Your registration becomes binding upon receipt of our confirmation. If you cannot participate for important reasons, please inform us in writing as soon as possible. This allows applicants on the waiting list a chance to join.

Please note that applying for the orientation program does not replace applying for a bachelor's degree at TU Darmstadt. To participate in navigatING., you must apply for one of the involved degree programs through the central application portal within the application period of TU Darmstadt.

You are officially enrolled as a student at TU Darmstadt. With student status, you are eligible for BAföG. However, please note that BAföG eligibility is based on the standard study period (6 semesters), and participation in the orientation program may extend your study period individually.

The following Bachelor of Science programs are part of the navigatING. orientation program at TU Darmstadt:

• B.Sc. Civil Engineering and Geodesy

• B.Sc. Environmental Engineering

• B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering – Sustainable Engineering

• B.Sc. Electrical and Information Engineering

You can already take exams and earn credit points during the orientation program, which you can have credited to your later engineering studies. You will not have to take these courses again, which can lead to a more relaxed start to your studies.

That's what we like to hear :-). Of course, you no longer need to attend any further navigatING events and courses. Please inform us in a timely manner so we can best support you on your further path.

The application process for navigatING. involves the following steps:

1. Fill out the application form and send it along with your resume via email to us.

2. Your documents will be reviewed.

3. You will receive an invitation for a 30-minute introductory meeting.

4. You will receive a confirmation of enrollment.

5. Your journey begins.

Important: To participate in navigatING. you must be enrolled in one of the participating Bachelor's degree programs (Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Sustainable Engineering or Electrical Engineering and Information Technology). You must apply separately for these degree programs..

navigatING is the orientation program,

that will strengthen you both academically and personally. You'll gain self-confidence and self-assessment skills, get an overview of the field, and network with others. You can even earn credit points for your active participation in the program, which can be credited toward your future studies. Good, right? With navigatING, you are guaranteed to make the right choice, and afterward, you'll know exactly where you want to go.

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