At TU Darmstadt, you can register for a degree programme as a student or complete a vocational training programme as a vocational trainee instead. With over 100 vocational training places in around twenty different professions, Technical University of Darmstadt is one of the largest training centres in southern Hesse. In addition to the traditional tasks in academic research and teaching, the university offers you the opportunity to pursue vocational training in various sectors. The programme ranges from IT professions and industrial/technical apprenticeships to vocational training in the commercial sector in administration.

TU Darmstadt is an institution of higher education and academic research where people research, teach and study. There are currently more than 24,000 students enrolled in 13 departments and 4 fields of study.

More than 4900 people work at our university: Professors, research associates (WiMi), and administrative and technical staff (ATM). Currently, we have around 108 vocational trainees (Azubis) who are completing their vocational training at TU Darmstadt.

The central welcome event for new vocational trainees (Azubis), which was organised and hosted by Directorate VII B – Public Employees, Vocational Trainees, Student/Research Assistants, took place on 20.08.2024.

Vice President for Administration and Financial Affairs Lommel welcomed 31 new vocational trainees and students enrolled in a dual study programme on this day. They are now embarking on a new phase of their lives in 13 different vocational training programmes and dual study programmes. These include training as administrative assistants, gardeners, materials testers, Bachelor of Arts in Public Economics and many more.

 
Apren at TU Darmstadt
Apren at TU Darmstadt
Open vocational training places
Open vocational training places
Internships at TU Darmstadt
Internships at TU Darmstadt

TU Darmstadt can look back on a long tradition of vocational training. We focus on quality when it comes to vocational training. We recognise the importance of identifying and developing the skills and competencies that our vocational trainees need to start their professional lives. Our training takes place in small groups and is therefore very personalised. In many areas, it is even possible to collaborate with academic researchers. This way, insights into academic research and new developments can be gained first hand during the vocational training programme.

An interesting and varied vocational training is a good foundation for your future professional career. There is always something new to discover at a university. Vocational training is a good opportunity to develop professional routines and yet always think outside the box. For this reason, our vocational training programmes include both the acquisition of up-to-date specialist knowledge and the training of solution-orientated thinking and action. This creates an excellent foundation for entering the world of work.

We offer you...

  • A crisis-proof vocational training place;
  • Vocational training in an academic environment that includes access to academic researchers, regular students, and colleagues from all over the world;
  • An organisation that takes on vocational trainees, where topics such as sustainability, cosmopolitanism, and respecting each other are practised;
  • Personal support and guidance in all vocational training matters;
  • Attractive vocational training allowance;
  • Payment of a monthly vocational training allowance of € 200 for trainees covered by the TVA-TU Darmstadt BBiG (Ausbildungs-Tarifvertrag TU-Darmstadt – collective bargaining agreement for vocational trainees at TU Darmstadt as per BBiG (Berufsbildungsgesetz – Vocational Training Act));
  • Annual bonus payment (Christmas bonus);
  • Final bonus of € 400 for passing the regular final examination;
  • Supplementary public service pension scheme (VBL) in accordance with the currently applicable regulations;
  • Capital accumulation benefits;

• 30 days of annual leave per year;

Flexible working hours and mobile work (depending on the vocational training programme);

Free travel entitlement on all local and regional public transport within Hesse with the LandesTicket Hessen (Hesse StateTicket) in accordance with the applicable tariff regulations;

Inexpensive parking facilities at the place of work;

A comprehensive in-house programme for further training;

Fit and healthy – free preventive medical check-ups and a wide range of discounted sports programmes;

A wide food selection on campus.