Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
[Germany] Hochschule Darmstadt (h_da) 

Exchanged Agreement signed in 2007
Multiple Inter-Departmental Exchange Agreement signed in 2013
Partner Affiliation: Faculty of Design since 2007, Faculty of Architecture since 2016 

The University of Science and Technology Darmstadt founded in 1971, is in the city of Darmstadt in Hesse, almost in the center of Germany. Including its predecessor, its history dates to the establishment of the State Darmstadt School of Architecture in 1876. The Faculty of Design originates from the Darmstadt School of Crafts, founded in 1907. It was established as a teaching atelier to pass on to future generations the advanced art and design activities practiced by the artists of Mathildenhöhe, one of the most famous artists’ villages in modern design history. The Faculty of Design still stands on Mathildenhöhe, and you can see the historical architecture left behind by its predecessors. 

The Faculty of Design consists of two departments: Industrial Design and Communication Design. The Faculty of Design has a long history of exchange with the Kyushu University School of Design and Graduate School of Design, and many exchange students have come and gone between the two universities. In addition, faculty members from both universities have been actively interacting with each other through exchange classes and joint design projects. Additionally, an agreement was signed with the Department of Architecture (2016) and Media (2024), which has allowed more flexible exchanges between students at both universities. 

Name of University and Department	Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Darmstadt, h_da) Department of Design, Department of Architecture, and Department of Media
Department Available for Student Exchange	-Department of Design -Department of Architecture -Department of Media
Exchange Programs	Detail information is not available on the university website but can choose any courses
Application Information	Students Exchange Program-Faculty Level (Updated in June 2024)
Application Procedure	Apply via email to Professor Yuki.
Language Proficiency (English)	Required to submit a language certificate at the time of application. ※Recommended:B2 level　 If you have a B1 level, your scores should be closer to a B2 level than to an A2 level.
Remarks	The Semester fee must be paid. Click here for details. Scholarships available. See below for more information.
Annual Intake Capacity	5(one-semester exchange counts as 0.5 ) *Annual refers to the academic year of the host university.
Department and Professors in Charge (Professors with “(*)” is primary in charge)	[Department of Design in h_da] <Department of Design Futures> – (*)Professor YUKI Madoka <Department of Strategic Design> – Professor HIRAI Yasuyuki [Department of Architecture in h_da] <Department of Environmental Design> – (*)Professor TANOUE Kenichi
E-mail of Professors	– Prof. YUKI: yuki@design. – Prof. HIRAI: hirai@design. – Prof. TANOUE: tanoue@design. Please add “kyushu-u.ac.jp” after “@design.”

【Additional Recruitment:Open until filled】

Call for Erasmus+ Scholarship Students to Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Erasmus+ is a scholarship program provided by the EU for education, training, youth, and sports, offering educational opportunities in Europe to university students worldwide. Students of the School/Graduate School of Design at Kyushu University can apply for Erasmus+ as exchange students to the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (Germany), which is a partner institution of our school. 

1. Overview of Study Abroad  
Destination: Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences  
Study Period: From April 1st, 2025 to the end of July 2026 (up to 6 months)  

2. Erasmus+ Scholarship Overview 
・Travel allowance: 1500 euros
・Monthly scholarship (up to 6 months): 850 euros
・”Top-up for fewer opportunities”*(can be applied for if meeting the “declaration of honors” criteria): 250 euros per month (up to 6 months) 
　*In order to ensure equal and equitable access and opportunities to participants from all backgrounds, there is an additional grant for those with fewer opportunities such as certified physical, mental and health problems or Economic disadvantage, etc.
　For more information, please contact Geiko International Office.
・Number of positions available: A few 

3. Eligible Applicants 
Those who wish to study abroad at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences between April 1st, 2025 and the end of July, 2026. 

4. Application Procedure  
In addition to following the normal exchange study abroad procedures by contacting your class advisor or supervising professor and the liaison professor for the partner institution, please submit the following Erasmus+ application documents to the Student Affairs Office by the deadline. 
[Erasmus+ Application Documents] Please submit all in English. 

1. transcript of records
2. resume
3. letter of motivation (within 700 words) 
4. proof of language proficiency（CEFR B1/B2 level） 
5. proof of fewer opportunities if applicable  
※In addition, a portfolio is required for students from design programs. 

[Submission Deadline] Applications accepted until all slots are filled 

[Submit to] gkggakusei[at]jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp

5. Selection Process
・Regular exchange study abroad application:
　After contacting the liaison professor and completing the procedures, if there are many applicants, an internal selection will be conducted. 
・Selection as an Erasmu+　scholarship student:
　final document screening will be conducted at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

※Even if you are not selected as an Erasmus scholarship student, you can still apply to the same university as an exchange student. 

Contact Information:
[Regarding Exchange Programs]
Student Affairs Office
1st Floor, Administration Building, Ohashi Campus
TEL: 092-553-4632
E-mail: gkggakusei[at]jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp

[Regarding Erasmus Scholarships]
International Office
3rd Floor, Administration Building, Ohashi Campus
TEL: 092-553-4652
E-mail: intl-ofc[at]design.kyushu-u.ac.jp

(Updated on March 25, 2025)