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Technische Universität Darmstadt Our Origins
We have been an internationally-oriented university ever since our • founding in 1877. Our pioneering achievements and our internationally recognized • scholars have contributed to significant progress in many fields. We are the scientific and cultural heart of Darmstadt and a vital • factor in the prosperity and progress of one of Europe’s most important urban regions. Our Achievements
We have built our worldwide reputation on education, research, • and providing answers to crucial questions of the future. Our focus on technology – from the perspectives of engineering, • the natural sciences, the humanities and the social sciences – ranges from basic research to applications for day-to-day life. factor in the university’s success is the fact that our students • Aandkeyscientists learn and conduct research together. We provide excellent training to prepare our graduates for the • best opportunities. innovative power has earned the support of business, science, • Our government and society. We collaborate with selected partners in all of these areas. Our Aspirations
Our goal is to be one of the top three universities of technology in • Germany. We strive especially to provide international leadership in the • increasingly important fields of energy and mobility, information and communications, and construction and housing.
At A Glance
We aim to attract continually increasing funding in order to • strengthen our profile and to continue to provide excellent services in the future. Our Approach
Our actions are governed by our sense of social responsibility to • science and education. are an autonomous university. Our responsibility and flexibility • We are the source of creative freedom and enthusiasm.