Unit VIII E, International Student Services (ISS), is a contact point at the Technical University of Darmstadt that is specially designed for international and exchange students, and prospective students with a refugee background. The team from ISS offers versatile support in organizing their stay in Germany and guides them on their way to studying.

Target Groups

All our services are specially designed for the following target groups:

• International students and exchange students: We offer services from arrival to successful completion of studies.
• Prospective students with a refugee background: For this target group, we offer specific advisory and orientation events as well as preparatory German language courses facilitating access to studying in Germany.

Services

In general, International Student Services offer a large portfolio of services and programmes that support international students and prospective students with a refugee background:

• Organizing the stay in Germany: Support with visa and residence permit issues.
• Path to study with a refugee background: Special advisory services, events, and courses fostering the learning of the German language before studies for people with a refugee background.
• Social and cultural events: Events for exchange, social get-togethers, and an international campus atmosphere.
• Study financing and scholarships: Consulation for different ways of financing; scholarship programs of TU Darmstadt, including emergency support
• DAAD Award of TU Darmstadt : Award once a year to especially talented and socially committed international students.
• Welcome and orientation programs (X-Weeks and Kick-Off Days ): Programs allowing for an easier start to studies and life in Germany.
• Study preparation and support for Master's students (MasterPlus) : Special program to support and accompany Master's students in selected Master's programs.

Consulting, Accompaniment, Information

The ISS team provides comprehensive consulting and accompaniment along the mentioned topics. Our lines of communication and consulting services are kept versatile, open, and easily accessible:

• E-Mail: Direct contact by e-mail for all concerns.
• Website : Detailed information and materials on the homepage.
• Counter Internationales : By video conference, chat, or personal consultation in general.
• Hotline : Telephone consulting for the first provision of assistance..
• ISS Consultation Hours: Regular open consultation hours online and on-site.

Structure and Organization

The following different departments are integrated into Unit VIII E to guarantee specialized consulting:

• ZKF (Central Coordination Office for Refugees) : Manages all issues and matters concerning new students who have a refugee background.
• TUtor International: Offers assistance to international students through experienced tutors whose duty is to combat socio-cultural issues, and serve study groups, and services.

The entire International Student Services team assists international students and prospective students regarding all questions about studying and living in Germany to ensure that they have a successful stay at TU Darmstadt.