MasterPlus – Success through Support
Support for international Master's students

Master your Master's!

As an international Master’s student in STEM, you’ll get more than just a world-class education. With the MasterPlus Programme you'll receive academic support from department, alongside personal guidance—helping you succeed in your studies and feel at home from day one.

Helpful Downloads

Download the MasterPlus Start Guide with useful links and tipps from our MasterPlus buddies on how to start preparing for your studies at TU Darmstadt.

MasterPlus Start Guide (PDF file) (opens in new tab)

Download the slides from the MasterPlus Welcome Info-Session in August 2026 – learn what you need to do to finish enrolment and your first steps in Germany:

MasterPlus Welcome Info-Session (Slides) (PDF file) (opens in new tab)

What is MasterPlus?

MasterPlus supports international students from partner STEM-departments during their first Master’s semester. You’ll be matched with an experienced student buddy who can help with academic questions, bureaucracy, and settling in. From info sessions to social events, the programme helps you feel at home, even before you arrive.

Who can join the MasterPlus Programme?

New International Master’s students studying the following degrees:
Department 11 – Materials and Geosciences:
M.Sc. Materials Science
Including Double Degree exchange students AMIS, AMIR, FAME AIS, Double Master Tongji-TU Darmstadt
Department 13 – Civil & Environmental Engineering:
M.Sc. Civil Engineering
M.Sc. Sustainable Urban Development
M.Sc. Geodesy and Geoinformation
M.Sc. Environmental Engineering
Department 16 – Mechanical Engineering:
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
M.Sc. Bio-Materials Engineering
Department 20 – Computer Science:
M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
M.Sc. Autonome Systeme und Robotik
M.Sc. Computer Science
M.Sc. Informatik
M.Sc. IT Security

The MasterPlus Buddies

Starting your Master’s in a new country is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming at times.

Our buddies are experienced Master’s students from your department who can help you navigate bureaucratic processes, understanding academic life, or simply settling in Darmstadt.

You will be matched with a buddy from your department, who’ll contact you via your TUDa student email. There’s no fee to join MasterPlus. Check your inbox (and spam folder) regularly. You can opt out anytime by letting your buddy know.

You haven’t arrived in Darmstadt yet? Don’t worry — your buddy will support you online until you arrive.

Once you arrive in Darmstadt, your buddy will arrange a first meeting. You will receive all the key information about the MasterPlus programme and the next steps to help you settle in.

Buddies also organise social events to help you connect with other students, explore Darmstadt and experience German culture before your studies begin.

Are you arriving after the start of the semester? Don't worry — you'll still have the chance to meet your buddy. An online meeting will be arranged where you can ask questions and get started.

The orientation weeks (your department’s OWO and the ISS Kick-Off Days) are your first step to a successful start at TU Darmstadt. You’ll meet fellow students, connect with your department, and get to know the campus and city life. It’s the perfect chance to ask questions, build your community from day one and explore life on and off campus.

Don’t miss it—your buddy will keep you informed about all key events and activities!

Your buddies offer workshops on your department structure, guide you through course and exam registration, and show you how to use university platforms. You can also join consultation sessions where you’ll get tips and insights to help you succeed in your studies from the very beginning.

Exclusive MasterPlus Social Events

Together with the buddies, we organise a variety of events where you can connect with other fellow students, experience German culture in a fun and welcoming environment and get to know the city of Darmstadt before your studies begin! Stay tuned – dates to be announced!

Picture: Britta Hüning

Let's hear from our Buddies!

Want to know more about what our buddies have to say about our programme? Check out our blog post to get the inside scoop!

MasterPlus Blogpost

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