PreBachelor launched successfully at TU Darmstadt
Opening event for preparatory semester for international Bachelor students
2023/04/19
On Friday, 14 April 2023, the welcome event for the newly developed pilot programme PreBachelor took place at the Technical University of Darmstadt. The first participants of the summer semester 2023 were officially welcomed and then introduced to the Campus Stadtmitte.

PreBachelor is an innovative pilot project of the project at TU Darmstadt. From 2022 to 2025, an engineering-specific study preparation for international applicants in Bachelor's degree programmes will be developed and tested. In addition to intensive and tailored technical language training, international students will be introduced to the new teaching and learning culture for their engineering Bachelor's degree and will have the opportunity to strengthen their technical foundations with a focus on technical language integration. The research findings from this pilot project are expected to contribute to increasing the academic success of international students at TU Darmstadt. EDuStart
At the welcome event, the international participants were warmly welcomed by the Welcome and Housing Services unit at Bleichstrasse 2. Participants who had not yet arrived in Darmstadt joined this part digitally. First important steps were taken together over coffee and tea, such as setting up access to the Moodle platform and clarifying initial questions about the Athena card.
Exploring Campus Stadtmitte
During a tour of the Campus Stadtmitte the participants visited helpful contact points, such as the International Counter in karo 5, which can be consulted for initial questions, or orientation points such as the Old Main Building (Altes Hauptgebaeude). Personal insider tips from the PreBachelor team were also presented, such as the slightly lesser-known reading room in Prinz-Georg-Garten, where the prospective students immediately browsed for new favourite books.
An exciting semester ahead
The PreBachelor programme has been very positively received by the participants, and they are looking forward to further events and activities as part of the programme. On Monday, they began their language preparation with a tailored engineering language course that provides them with technical German language skills. In addition to the study skills training, a multimedia preparatory course in mathematics is also offered. Social and cultural events are also part of the programme. In cooperation with the International Student Services and TUtor International, further events for social networking and integration on the campus are planned, including excursions, joint activities, and visits.
PreBachelor programme at TU Darmstadt
What is the PreBachelor programme?
The PreBachelor programme is a comprehensive preparation for a Bachelor's degree in engineering at TU Darmstadt. The programme offers a technical German language course, a preparatory course in mathematics, study skills training, as well as campus and city tours.
PreBachelor at a glance
What does the PreBachelor programme offer?
- Language preparation: Technical German language skills at level C1
- Preparatory course in mathematics: Revision and deepening of school mathematics
- Study skills training: Conveying the necessary knowledge about the German university system
- Campus and city tours: Assistance with orientation on the campus and in Darmstadt
Who can apply for the programme?
Prospective students who plan to study engineering at TU Darmstadt, have a direct university entrance qualification, and possess sufficient German language skills at level B2, can apply.
How much does participation cost?
The programme is free of charge during the pilot phase and is funded by the Hessian funding programme “High Quality in Studies and Teaching, Good Conditions for Studies” (QuiS).
More information on the application process and the programme
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