Studying in Darmstadt

Home to the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau), the European Space Operations Centre and a dense network of world-class public and private research institutions, Darmstadt offers a high quality of life for studying and conducting research. The city is located in the Rhine-Main region, the economic hub of Europe, and is just half an hour away from the international Rhine-Main airport in Frankfurt.

Darmstadt is quite rightly called the German home of Art Nouveau. Founded more than 120 years ago as an artists' colony, Mathildenhöhe is not only beautifully situated with a view over the city centre, it is above all a work of art that has held the title of World Heritage Site since 2021. The golden domes of the Russian Chapel and, right next to it, the characteristic roofline of the Wedding Tower, Darmstadt's landmark, together with other exhibition buildings and artists' houses, are considered the peak of German Art Nouveau.

Because of its numerous research institutions and higher education institutions, Darmstadt proudly bears the title "City of Science", which was awarded to it by the federal state of Hesse. With over 40,000 students, there is always something going on, whether on the weekend or during the week – and there is something for everyone. The various campuses are spread throughout the city. Culinary delights and pubs are usually within walking distance and otherwise, you can use your semester ticket to get around the city. In addition to numerous discos, bars and pubs, you can also drop by the Centralstation. The former power station now offers plays, readings, exhibitions, concerts and clubbing. The State Theatre is also worth a visit. And: students of almost all higher education institutions in Darmstadt can visit the State Theatre for free with their student ID, if tickets are still available three days before the performance.