The X-Weeks
for international exchange students

Winter Term 2024/25

Welcome! Together with our partners, we organise the X-Weeks (experience weeks) for you to ensure a successful start and stay at TU Darmstadt.

X-Weeks Welcome Events

Day 1 – Welcome Day Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Campus Stadtmitte,
S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122
Day 2 – The Essentials Wednesday, 4 September 2024 Campus Stadtmitte,
S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122
Day 3 – Student Life Thursday, 5 September 2024 Campus Stadtmitte,
S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122
Please note that participation in Day 1, 2 and 3 of X-Weeks is mandatory for exchange students. More information about the X-Weeks will be continuously updated on this website.

During the Welcome Day, TU Darmstadt will officially welcome you and you'll be introduced you to other exchange students. You will also have the opportunity to meet the different services, important contact persons and student-led university groups who are organising a lot of fun activities this upcoming semester.

When: Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Where: Campus Stadtmitte, S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122

Programme

14:00 h – Start

  • Welcome, Erasmus and Overseas Officers, ISS, Unite!, TUtor International, and more.

15:30 h – Info Fair

  • Meet Departmental Coordinators, important services at TU Darmstadt and more.

At this event, you will receive essential information that exchange students need during their stay. Learn more about registering at your new place of residence, how to open a bank account if necessary and what you need to keep in mind when it comes to residence permits in Germany.

When: Wednesday, 4 September 2024

Where: Campus Stadtmitte, S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122

Programme

14:00 – Start

  • Topics: Good to know, registering with the residents' registration office, opening a bank account, applying for a visa/residence permit

15:15 – Consultant Desks

  • Experts will answer your questions about ISS, Foreigners Office, bank account and health insurance. Your Overseas and Erasmus Officers will also be there.

On Day 3, experienced exchange students and student assistants will talk about their own experiences in a panel and give tips for a successful stay in Darmstadt. Learn first-hand about what the city and our university have to offer. After the student panel, you will have the opportunity to discover the campus and get to know other exchange students better.

When: Thursday, 5 September 2024

Where: Campus Stadtmitte, S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122

Programme

14:00 – Student Panel

  • Student Panel with students of TU Darmstadt

15:00 – Campus Quest & Meet-Up at Herrngarten

  • Discover the campus with the TI Team and get to know fellow exchange students at Herrngarten

The intensive German courses are organised by the Language Resource Centre (Sprachenzentrum – SPZ) and take place from Monday through Friday for a total of four weeks. If you have any questions regarding your German course, please contact .

Placement test (online)

Monday, 12 August 2024 to Thursday, 29 August 2024

Intensive Language Course

3 to 27 September 2024

Learn more at the SPZ Website

Social and Cultural Events

Look forward to numerous events such as excursions, tours and meet-ups. Programme to follow.

Event Highlights

Date Time Event Place
Fri, 30 August 2024 tba Meet & Chill (TI) Herrngarten (please check TI's Telegram and Instagram for updates)
Fri, 27 September 2024 tba Global Picnic (TI) tba

Student-led University Groups

In order to guarantee all exchange students a successful and exciting stay at TU Darmstadt, there are groups that offer a variety of social & cultural events. For additional information please visit their websites:

TUtor International

ESN Darmstadt

Questions?

Disclaimer

The information on this website is not legally binding.