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Technische Universität Darmstadt (TUDARMSTADT)

Darmstadt University of Technology, Karolinenplatz 5, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
3.73 / 5 based on 78 reviews.

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86% of students recommend
78 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (78)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (12)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (36)
Languages
3.3/5
 3 stars (30)
Expenses
3.7/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
 1 star (0)
“Always learn the language of the host country.Get a credit card and have internet banking access to all your accounts at home.” Read Review
shivomc, India

Technische Universität Darmstadt review by Shivom

Review by Shivom, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, University Agreement
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: A room exchange
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Rooms are for students and I would like to work in Germany if possible.Appartments are more suited to working people.
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC       2.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
English language is not widely used, even in management subjects.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Try to make it international.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
A person should learn German for at least 6 months before coming to Germany.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
DAAD
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
The home university charged a 6 monthly fee and took care of food, 4 times a day.
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
The German language and cooking.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Management studies are not very good.



FINAL COMMENTS

Always learn the language of the host country.Get a credit card and have internet banking access to all your accounts at home.
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