The X-Weeks
for international exchange students

Ready to get started at TU Darmstadt

Welcome events, important information and exciting activities to get to know other students and prepare yourself for your exchange in Germany – that's what the X-Weeks are all about!

1. X-Weeks Welcome Day – Slides (opens in new tab)

2. X-Weeks The Essentials! – Slides (opens in new tab)

Learn more about finding a job and financing your studies on our website.

The X-Weeks are not over yet! Take part in the exciting events that we have organised for you with our partners.

Don't forget to check our ISS-Website regularly for news and follow us on social media.

Late-Arrival Consulation Hour

Did you arrive after the X-Weeks Welcome Events? Then come to our Late Arrivals Consultation Hour, where we will welcome you personally, give you your welcome bag, and answer any questions you may have.

When: Tuesdays, 10:00 – 12:00 h (16 September – 14 October)

Where: International Counter in karo 5, City Centre, S1|01, Karolinenpl. 5, 64289 Darmstadt

X-Weeks Welcome Events

Day 1 – Welcome Day Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 14:00 h
Day 2 – The Essentials Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 14:00 h
Day 3 – Student Life Thursday, 4 September 2025, 14:00 h
Location: BuildingS1|05 Maschinenhaus (opens in new tab) on Magdalenenstrasse 12, Campus City Centre
On all three days, the event will begin in the lecture hall upstairs, room 122. Access is barrier-free (accessible by lift).

Registration

Please register to take part in the X-Weeks welcome events. By August, you should have received an e-mail from ISS with your sign-up link. If you haven't .

Please note that participation in the above events is mandatory for all new exchange students.

During Welcome Day, TU Darmstadt will officially welcome you and introduce you to the other exchange students. You will also have the opportunity to meet representatives from the various university services and groups, as well as important contacts, who are organising lots of fun activities for the upcoming semester.

When: Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 14:00 h

Where: Campus Stadtmitte, S1|05 Maschinenhaus

Programme

  • 14:00 h: Welcome and Introduction
    Building S1|05, Room 122
  • 15:00 h: Info Fair
    Building S1|05, Rooms 22 – 24

At this event, you will receive all the essential information you need as an exchange student during your stay. Find out how to register at your new city, open a bank account and obtain a residence permit in Germany.

When: Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 14:00 h

Where: Campus Stadtmitte, S1|05 Maschinenhaus

Programme

  • 14:00 h: Info Sessions - Good to know, registering with the residents' registration office, opening a bank account, applying for a visa/residence permit
    Building S1|05, Room 122
  • 15:15 h: Consultant Desks – Experts will answer your questions about ISS, Foreigners Office, City Registration and health insurance. Your Overseas and Erasmus Officers will also be there.
    Building S1|05, Rooms 22 – 24

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, 4 September 2025, 14:00 h

Where: Campus Stadtmitte, S1|05 Maschinenhaus

Programme

  • 14:00 h – Student Panel with students of TU Darmstadt
    Building S1|05, Room 122
  • 15:00 h – Campus Quest & Meet-Up at Herrngarten. Discover the campus with our TI Team and get to know fellow exchange students at Herrngarten
    Meeting Point: Building S1|05, Room 122

The intensive German courses are organised by the Language Resource Centre (Sprachenzentrum – SPZ).

Learn more about the placement tests and courses on the SPZ homepage.

Find more X-Weeks pictures here

Social and Cultural Events

Look forward to a variety of events including city tours, social gatherings and exciting excursions. Get ready to explore, connect and have fun!

Connect and Feel at Home with TUtor International

Our TUtor International (TI) team is primarily responsible for making sure you enjoy your time here. They organise social and cultural events, among other things. They ensure that your stay is exciting, help you to connect with other students and enable you to quickly feel at home at TU Darmstadt.

TI works closely with the Exchange Student Network (ESN) Darmstadt (opens in new tab) in Darmstadt. They organise events specifically for exchange students.

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