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Origin
founded 1877
positioned in the metropolitan region Rhein-Main-Neckar, one of the most dynamic and strongest regions of Europe
supported with more than 270 million Euro from the State of Hesse and 139 million Euro from third-party funds (in 2010)
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People
23.100 Students
270 Professors
2.220 Research Associates
1.780 Administrative and
technical employees
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Directions
113 Departments
304 Fields of Study
100 Courses of Studies
5 Collaborative Research Centers
7 Graduate Colleges
1 Research Cluster of Excellence
1 Graduate School of Excellence
3 LOEWE Centers of Excellence
5 LOEWE Focus Areas
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Standpoints
Mathieu Omet Physics
Because of its good reputation I chose TU Darmstadt. My expectations were quickly exceeded. I was introduced to possibilities that I would have never dreamt of. Come to the TU Darmstadt! Here you are at the heart of knowledge and the future.
Mete Budakli Mechanical Engineering
The TU Darmstadt allows me to get professional knowledge that puts me in the position to help people. Broad subject research activities in bionics, mechatronics or adaptronics offers many future possibilities for my future.
Milena SeibertSocial Sciences
Everything here is close together, technology, research, future, history and fun!
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Life
MusicOrchestra, big band, and choir
SportsEndurance training and golf, juggling and kendo, skiing and snowboarding
Campus-Clubs ‘603 qm’, ‘Schlosskeller’ and ‘Schlossgarten-Café’
Open-AirBeer gardens and outdoor movie shows
DanceMore than ballroomMobility
Student ID card as a ticket for public transportation
TheaterTo enjoy or to participate in
Good support in all departments
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Pioneers
Eramus Kittler was the first chair in electrical engineering in 1882.
We created the Electrical Engineer.
And since than much more!
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Trendsetter
Paper Science and Technology
Air and Aviation Technology
Industrial Engineering
Power Economics
Control Engineering and Automation Technology
Computer Science Renewable Energy Sources
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Personalities
Günter Behnisch 1976 – 1987 Professor of Design and Industrial Architecture
Architect of the Munich Olympic Stadium
Wolfgang Hilberg 1972 – 2000 Professor of Computer Technology
Inventor of the radio-controlled clock
Rolf Isermann 1977 – 2006 Professor of Control Engineering and Process Automation
Was selected by MIT as one of the ‘Top Ten’ most important future researchers of the world
Robert Piloty 1964 – 1990 Professor of Control Engineering and Data Engineering
Pioneer of computer technology and grounded the study of computer science
Bert Rürup 1976 – 2009 Professor of Economics
Advised the German government on social political questions from 1974 to 2009
Gerhard Sessler 1975 – 1999 Professor of Electroacoustics
Developed the electrode microphone and the silicon condenser microphone
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Alumni
Some of the many big names:
Christoph Franz (Industrial Engineering) CEO Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Peter Grünberg (Physics) Physics Nobel Prize Winner 2007
Gerhard Herzberg (Chemistry) Chemistry Nobel Prize Winner 1971
Katharina Landfester (Chemie) Director of Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
El Lissitzky (Architecture) Painter, Architect, Typographer, Co-founder of Constructivism
Hans Dieter Pötsch (Industrial Engineering) Board of Management Volkswagen AG, Finance and Controlling
Chaim Weizmann (Chemistry) First State President of Israel
Klaus L. Wübbenhorst (Industrial Engineering) CEO GfK Group (Market Research)
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Inspirational
Since 2005 we are an autonomous University. The first in Germany.
We live personal responsibility and are ready to initiate change.
We make room for creativity and enthusiasm.
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Focused on Technology
We concentrate on technology – interdisciplinary from the perspectives of natural and engineering sciences or of liberal arts and social sciences.
Data security concepts such as the unforgeable passport and the insurance card were ‘made by TU Darmstadt’. Our students of computer science make communication in all the IT system networks secure and conceived the encryption technology.
Global Challenges Energy Supply – All areas of study concentrate on their competencies: From powerplant engineering to geothermics.
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Curious on the future
Research clusters strengthen our profile:
Thermo-Fluids and Combustion Engineering Product quality and energy efficiency for gas turbines, combustion engines, power plants, wind generators, airplanes
New Materials Custom-fit technologies and materials for energy and communication technology, traffic and environmental engineering, et al.
Nuclear and Radiation Science Research with most intense particle radiation of heavy ions and antimatter
Integrated Product and Production Technology Integration of product development and production system design with material sciences, business administration and logistics under the condition of scarce resources
Future Internet Services in global and dense networks with secure, powerful and highly efficient technologies and applications
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Interdisciplinary Strong
Passing the boundaries of disciplines we find fascinating results:
Computational Engineering – computer modeling, simulation, analysis and optimisation of complex applications in engineering and natural phenomena.
Urban Research – integrated examination of water supply, energy use, quality of life, security and culture of building with the aim to understand cities and to plan and design them. Involved are social, history and sport sciences, lighting technology, construction engineering, architecture and economics.
Adaptronics – intelligent, self-adapting components and materials. Interaction between mechanical engineering, materials science, computer sciences, electrical engineering, mathematics and chemistry.
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Open-minded
We are an internationally oriented university since our founding in 1877.
In the year 1900 one in five students came from abroad. The same is true today.
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Global Network
Among other universities, we cooperate with:
Tongji-Universität (China)
École Centrale de Lyon (Frankreich)
Universidade de São Paulo (Brasilien)
Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden)
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland)
Virginia Tech (USA)
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Excellent
Known for outstanding and coming scientists:
Seven Graduate Programs: Ranging from topology of technology, genetic reactions to radiation of ions to system modeling of aero engines
Ingenium – organisation to support young researchers at TU Darmstadt
Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize of the German
Research Association:
2008 Dr. Nicole Deitelhoff (political scientist) and
Dr. Torsten Granzow (materials scientist)
2010 Prof. Dr. Christina Thiele (chemist)
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Chosen by the best
“Germany's most attractive university in engineering sciences.”
Ranking 2009 of the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, which supports international top scientists
“Nationwide second place in mechanical engineering and material sciences.”
Funding Ranking 2009 of Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
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Leading in Research
Success with the excellence initiative by the German federal and state governments for the development of cutting edge research:
Cluster ‘Smart Interfaces’ : Making material surfaces more efficient and more durable
Graduate School of Computational Engineering: Computer based modeling, analysis and simulation
Involvement in the cluster ‘Formation of Normative Orders’ at the Goethe University Frankfurt
Collaborative Research Centers:
Astrophysical processes of the formation of atoms to the superconducting electron accelerator S-DALINAC
Integral sheet metal design
Flow and combustion in gas turbine combustion chambers
Electrical fatigue in functional materials
Management of uncertainty in load-bearing systems in mechanical engineering
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Leading in Teaching
Higher-than-average satisfaction in teaching and service:
82% of TU Darmstadt students are (very) satisfied with the quality of courses, nationwide only 70% of university students
57% of TU Darmstadt students are (very) satisfied with the orientation courses at the start of studies, nationwide 47%
53% of TU Darmstadt students are (very) satisfied with e-learning services, nationwide 38%
Source: Studienqualitätsmonitor 2010, HIS – Higher Education Information System
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Highly Prestigious
We qualify you for the best opportunities and positions.
Distinguished for our performance in research and academics and of our graduates: Best standing in top rankings of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, the Centre for Higher Education Development and by leading companies.
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Foresighted
We lead in future areas such as energy and mobility, communication and information, construction and living.
In 2007 and 2009 our team of architecture and electrical engineering students won the ‘Solar Decathlon’ competition sponsored by the US Department of Energy. We presented the most future oriented solar house that generates more energy than it uses up.
Masterplans for logistics and traffic, intelligent and energy efficient and secure technology for aircraft, car, train: in collaboration with economics, mathematics, social sciences, civil engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering.
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Solution Oriented Cooperation
With our innovative strength we are influential in the economy and academics, politics and the community.
We cooperate with selected partners:
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Learning Practically
Europe‘s first ‘teaching factory’ for production processes is located on our campus.
It shows the complete value added chain from the processing of raw materials to the assembly. The Center for Industrial Productivity conveys methods of lean production to prospective engineers as well as companies.
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Research Together
Students and scientists research together – also in robotics and simulation. The outcome: The ‘Darmstadt Dribblers’ are a multiple Robocup World Champion.
The group Akaflieg unites the flying enthusiasts among the students and scientists. The innovative gliders are built and flown by the group. Since the founding of the club in 1920 more than forty unique gliders have been constructed.
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Acting Responsibly
We recognize our social responsibility in the fields of science and development. They are the benchmark of our actions.
Endowed chair for „Science and Technology for Peace and Security“: Focus on biological and chemical weapons research, cooperation of biology, social sciences and “IANUS” – an interdisciplinary workgroup on natural science, technology and security.
Information and communication technology in architecture: virtual reconstructions of destroyed synagogues in Germany during the Third Reich. A new form of cultural memory.
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A Scientific City
… with over 30 research and academic working institutions, among others:
European Space Association ESA/ESOC
European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meterological Satellites EUMESAT
GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research
German Institute for Polymers
Three Fraunhofer Institutes
European Center for Aviation Development
Hochschule Darmstadt / University of Applied Sciences
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With Inventive Talent
Businesses from Darmstadt have earned international recognition. People achieve great things in this city.
Merck Liquid Crystals
Wella Cosmetics
software ag IT Business Solutions
Deutsche Telekom AG Communication
… research, development, products, trends and visions, worldwide.
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With Language and Poetry
The Georg Büchner Prize is the most significant literary award in Germany. It is granted annually by the German Academy for German Language and Poetry based in Darmstadt.
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With Culture and Art Nouveau
Mathildenhöhe is the symbol that represents Darmstadt as the Art Nouveau center.
Darmstadt – the city of the international holiday courses for New Music (characterized by componists like Karlheinz Stockhausen and John Cage), the internationally renowned Jazz Institute and the ‘Waldspirale’, one of the last buildings designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
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Our Claim
We want to be so attractive that we can continuously increase our budgets in order to strengthen our profile and offer further incentives for excellent performance.