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Services for International Students

Are you an international student studying at TU Darmstadt? Do you have questions? We are here to help! Here you will find contact options, office hours and contact persons for special topics such as exchange programmes, double degree programmes and offers for refugees.

International Counter

S1|01, karo 5, Karolinenpl. 5, 64289 Darmstadt

AreaOpening Times
(CET)		Format
International Student Services
ISS Counter
Mon and We: 14–16:00 h
Tue to Fri: 10– 12:00 h		online (opens in new tab)
(password: Counter) and in person
ISS ChatTue: 13–15:00 honline (opens in new tab) (Password: Chat, please turn off mic and camera and use Q&A feature)
Health InsuranceMon: 14–16:00 h
Thu: 10–12:00 h
Cancelled on 19.10.2026.		online (opens in new tab) and in person
International Admission
International Admission CounterMon: 14–16:00 h
Tue to Fri: 10–12:00 h		in person
Future Engineering Career Programme (FEC)
International Career CounterWed: 14–16:00 hin person
Housing International
Accommodation ConsultationMon and Wed: 14–16:00 h
Thu: 10-12:00 h		in person

Telephone Hotline for International Students

Contact

work +49 6151 16 21675

Opening Times (CET)

Mon: 9–11:00

Wed and Thu: 13–15:00

Visa & Residence Permit Support

In person at S1|01, karo 5:

  • Tuesdays, 10–12:00 h (CET)

Please pick up a ticket number at the International Counter first. You will be given the room number there.

Online via videochat:

  • Thursdays, 11–12:00 h (CET)

Click the Link below for access, password: ISS

Click here for a digital consultation

FAQ International Students

Organising your stay

Please contact as soon as possible. Include your matriculation number in the e-mail and attach your current transcript of records. This can be . Please allow up to four weeks for your request to be processed. The certificate will be e-mailed to you in PDF format and is valid without a stamp or signature.

You should contact the Foreigners Office at least three months before your visa or residence permit expires. With a proactive approach you help to ensure that there is enough time to process your application. Be prepared for possible waiting periods and plan accordingly. If you haven't received a response in more than eight weeks, or if you need assistance, please contact or attendour Visa and Residence Permit Support consultation hour.

Please join us for our health insurance consultation session at the International Counter in karo 5, or participate online.

For further information on how to prepare for and organise your stay in Darmstadt, please visit the website of the International Student Services.

Other questions

International Counter: General questions and concerns; first contact point for international students

International Admission: Questions about the application process, admission and matriculation

International Student Services: Questions about health insurance, visa, residence permit and other non-academic things related to your stay

Housing: Questions about accommodation

  • ESHA: Exchange students
  • Wohnraumservice: International students

Erasmus Incomings Europe: Questions from European incomers

Incomings Overseas:Questions from incomers form overseas

Erasmus Outgoings Europe: Questions from outgoers

Outgoings Overseas: Questions from outgoers

PreBachelor: Questions about the PreBachelor programme

PreCIS: Questions about the PreCIS programme

MasterPlus: Questions about the MasterPlus Programme

The Welcome Centre supports TU Darmstadt international researchers and ATMs in providing both professional advice and practical help in the non-scientific aspects of international research life in Darmstadt. Please contact the Welcome Centre by .

Contact persons

  Name Working area(s) Contact
International Student Services (ISS)
S1|01
Dr. Benedetta Gennaro Referatsleitung International Student Services TU Darmstadt
Dr. Benedetta Gennaro Head of Unit
+49 6151 16-26680
S1|01 511
Gabriella D'Introno M.A.Advisor for international students
+49 6151 16-26667
S1|01 515
Jessica Nixon M.A.Visa and Residence Permit Advisor
+49 6151 16-21652
S1|01 514
Adrianna Płotka-Maza Gutiérrez M.A.Visa and Residence Permit Advisor
+49 6151 16-21678
S1|01 515
Alissa Reinach M.A.
on parental leave
Visa and Residence Permit Advisor
+49 6151 16-26646
S1|01 515
Brenda Gonzalez M.A.Counter and Hotline Coordination (ISS)
+49 6151 16-20157
S1|01 514
Mannaseth Nana Abban B.Sc.Intrernational Student Services Administration
+49 6151 16- 29988
S1|01 514
Natalie Wocko M.A.Digital Services
+49-6151-16-22625
S1|01 515
Birgit Brandes Dipl.-Ing.
Consultations by appointment only
Scholarships for International Students
+49 6151 16-24042
S1|01 514
Nadia El Nokraschi M.A.Senior Coordinator TUtor International, Unite! Student Liaison Officer
+49 6151 16-26684
S1|03 56
  Name Working area(s) Contact
Christian Tischer M.A.Partnerships and student mobility Incomings, Coordination DAAD STIBET contact grants, IREP, WISE/RISE/, DAAD KOSPIE
+49 6151 16-21 676
S1|01 517
Sabine Roos Int. Dipl.-Vw.Institutional Erasmus+ Coordination, Strategical Partnerships Europe
+ 49 6151 16 - 24063
S1|01 513
Tanja Torres Alberich
Partnerships and Student Mobility Europe, Erasmus+ Internships, Incomings, Franco-German University (DFH)
Student mobility Europe (incomings), EU - Work-Placement (Internship), Université franco-allemande
+49 6151 16-24061
S1|01 512
Julia Fitzthum M.A.Partnerships North America and student mobility outgoings North and Latin America, Africa, Coordinator Erasmus+ International
+49 6151 16-24054
S1|01 517
  Name Working area(s) Contact
Preparatory Course and Support Programme for International Students at TU Darmstadt
PreCIS
PreBachelor - Das studienvorbereitende Semester für internationale Studieninteressierte
PreBachelor
 Dr. Saltanat LangohrHead of Unit International Student Success & Preparation
+49 6151 16-26665
S1|01 505
Future Engineering Career (FEC) Programme
Eileen Paßlack-Runkel M.A.DAAD Project Future Engineering Career Programme, Project Coordinator
+49 6151 16-26653
S1|01 505
MasterPlus
Martina Engesser Coordination MasterPlus Programme
+49 6151 16-24079
S1|01 505