Study Abroad

Hochshule Darmstadt
University of Applied Sciences

The City

Darmstadt is a city in the state of Hesse, Germany, located about 30 kilometers south of Frankfurt and is known for its strong ties to science, technology, and the arts. The city has a rich Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) heritage, prominently displayed at the Mathildenhöhe artists’ colony, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Darmstadt combines a modern, innovative spirit with historical charm, offering a vibrant cultural scene and green urban spaces.

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The University

Hochschule Darmstadt – University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1971. Their primary focus is practice-oriented education in engineering, computer science, business, design, social sciences, and media. They have many active exchange programs and collaborations with over 80 partner universities worldwide. h_da is best known for producing highly skilled, job-ready graduates in tech, engineering, and creative media fields, with a strong practical and applied focus.

Areas of Study

  • Offers top-tier programs in animation, film, interactive media, and communication design
    • Faculty of Media is one of the best in Germany
  • Recognized for high-quality applied computer science and software engineering programs
  • Strong reputation in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and mechatronics
    • Known for hands-on, industry-oriented education, making graduates highly employable
  • Emphasis on future-ready topics like digital transformation, sustainability, and supply chains.

Media Campus Dieburg

Welcome Page

A great campus overview for prospective students

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Animation & Game Design

Are you aiming to become a professional game developer, animator or technical artist and work in an international studio? Come and study at our University!

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AR & VR Design

Whether games or medicine, school, industry or science: virtual reality and extended reality in general are about to break into almost every area of life.

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UX Design

User experience design is when someone thinks about how things can be made easier, more natural, perhaps even more exciting or more playful for you – so that they really fit your needs.

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Student Pays:

  • Utah Tech Tuition/Fees
  • Travel Insurance
  • Airfare
  • Housing Costs
  • Books/Materials
  • Utilities/WIFI, food, etc.
  • Personal Expenses

Requirements

  • One UT Semester
  • 3.0 minimum GPA
  • Student Resume
  • 2 LOR from UT Faculty
  • SA Application
  • 18+ & Passport

Deadlines

Nomination

  • 15 April (Fall)
  • 15 October (Spring)

Application

  • 1 May (Fall)
  • 1 November (Spring)

Contact

Email: study.abroad@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-879-4714

Office: Student Activity Center (SAC) 106