New Seed Fund initiative launched in 2025

A new online exchange module is strengthening teaching collaboration across seven Unite! universities – with a focus on sustainable mobility in climate-resilient cities. Funded through the Unite! Seed Fund for Teaching and Learning, the Unite! Sustainable Mobility Forum (U!SMF) launched in the summer semester of 2025 and now brings together around 120 master’s students from the Unite! alliance and the EIT Urban Mobility Master School.

2nd Online Matchmaking Event

Unite! Engineering Biology: Online matchmaking event for young researchers. On September 25, 2025, the Unite! Engineering Biology initiative will bring together researchers from all Unite! partner universities to foster collaboration and lay the groundwork for joint project proposals in the fields of biotechnology, biomedicine, biosciences and chemistry.

Aalto University invites to Finland

The XII Unite! Dialogue will take place at Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, from 6 to 9 October 2025. Over 300 participants from the nine Unite! universities of the European University Alliance are expected to attend.

UNITE! launches the Sustainable Mobility Forum

The new UNITE! Sustainable Mobility Forum (U!SMF) will kick off with an online launch event on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM (CEST). The event will take place via Zoom.

Your opinion matters!

As an international student, your perspective is valuable — not just for yourself, but for the future of all students at TU Darmstadt. Whether you’ve been here for a few months or a few years, you’ve likely faced unique challenges and discovered meaningful insights. The TU Student Survey is your opportunity to speak up and help the university become more inclusive, responsive, and supportive.

A new course for the next generation of engineers about energy transition and hydrogen technologies

Are you ready to join the hydrogen revolution? In September 2025 the course “Hydrogen and Safety for Mobile Application” will train the next generation of engineers to navigate the energy transition, by focusing on hydrogen technologies and safety in mobile applications like cars, buses, trains and in the field of aerospace.

Your Event to Connect and Get Active

Study abroad for one or two semesters? – Current dates 2025

We offer regular information events (via ZOOM and in person) on studying abroad. Find out more about exchange opportunities during your studies at TU Darmstadt from the country coordinators of the Department of International Affairs | International Relations Europe & Unite! and Overseas.

Orientierungsveranstaltung für Studierende aus den USA und Kanada

Unite! students take the lead

The ESA 2025 will return to the EU Parliament from May 26 to 28, bringing together over 250 students from the European University Alliances. Eda Ceren Tuncer from TU Darmstadt was also present.

Second round of the Unite! Visiting Professorship begins

In the 2025/2026 winter semester, TU Darmstadt will welcome Unite! visiting professors for the second time. A total of 13 experienced postdocs from six Unite! universities are participating in the Unite! Visiting Professorship and will complement teaching and research at TU Darmstadt in eight departments for at least one semester.

Save the date

Get ready for the second edition of the Unite! Research School — set to be more ambitious, dynamic, and inspiring than ever before! From 3 to 7 November 2025, this unique event will unite MSc and PhD students alongside researchers and industry leaders from all over Europe for an unforgettable experience.

Bewerbungsfrist für das Sommersemester 2026 ist der 15. Oktober 2025.

Study Abroad Information Fair May 7 at Karo5

On May 7, 2025, the International Office will host this year's Go Out Country Fair, featuring an International Partner Day. In the afternoon, an information fair will take place in the lounge and foyer of Karo5, offering a wide range of opportunities for studying abroad in Europe and around the world.

Share your insights on assessment practices

Assessment is a cornerstone of teaching and learning. The Unite! European University Alliance invites all teaching faculty across its nine partner universities to take part in the Unite! Educator Questionnaire: Assessment Practices—a key initiative aimed at understanding and improving assessment strategies in higher education.

Unite! Round Table on 29 April 2025

TU Uniter members will meet on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:00-13:00, Building S1/01, Karolinenplatz 5 (Room 707) for their regular Round Table. This time, the event will take place in two parts, hybrid and in person.

Landesprogramme Hessen:Massachusetts und Hessen:Wisconsin

Recognising International Students and Doctoral Candidates

The International Student Services Team announces that nominations for the DAAD Prize 2025 are now open. Until May 15th, professors and staff can propose outstanding international students and doctoral candidates. This prestigious award, which comes with a €1000 endowment, acknowledges excellent academic achievements and exceptional commitment.

Digital event for Master students

Are you curious how it is to be a researcher? Are you considering doing a doctoral degree? Meet researchers who have taken this path as they share what motivated them to pursue a doctoral degree and how research has shaped their careers. On April the 8th you can meet with researchers from the Unite! universities who will tell you about their doctoral studies, what made them decide to pursue a PhD, what it is like to be a researcher and what opportunities might open up for you after your doctoral studies.