Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Founded in 1971, the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (h_da) is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Germany. With over 17,000 students enrolled across its multiple campuses in Darmstadt, h_da offers programs in engineering, computer science, media, business, design, and the social sciences. Situated in the city of Darmstadt, which has a population of 160,000, the university is located 30 minutes from Frankfurt in the Rhine-Main metropolitan area. Its proximity to technology companies and research institutes, including Fraunhofer, GSI, and the European Space Operations Centre (ESA/ESOC), provides students with internship and employment opportunities, particularly in IT, aerospace, and telecommunications.