The Department of Computer Science (Fachbereich Informatik, FB20) at TU Darmstadt is one of the first computer science departments in Germany, tracing its roots to the winter semester of 1971/72. With three flagship research priorities — artificial intelligence, cybersecurity & privacy, and complex networked systems — the department shapes the "Information + Intelligence" research profile of TU Darmstadt. Students choose from seven degree programmes, spanning foundational and applied computer science, and graduate into one of Germany's most dynamic IT ecosystems: the Rhein-Main region, anchored by Darmstadt's status as a designated Digitalstadt (Digital City).
The department has offered a dedicated computer science degree since winter semester 1971/72 and today provides seven programmes across all levels:
The curriculum is research-oriented, blending theoretical foundations with practical applications across AI, security, and systems. The B.Sc. is the entry point for German-language study, while the M.Sc. programmes are fully English-taught, making them accessible to international applicants without German language skills.
TU Darmstadt is a member of TU9 — Germany's alliance of the nine leading technical universities — and the Department of Computer Science is a cornerstone of that reputation. Key reasons to choose this department:
The department organises its research around three strategic pillars: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity & privacy, and complex networked systems. Researchers participate in a dense network of internal and external institutes:
This constellation gives doctoral and master's students access to publicly funded applied research at national scale, alongside academic basic research.
International applicants are well catered for at the graduate level. The Master of Science in Computer Science and the Master of Computer Science are both English-taught, with no German language requirement for admission to these programmes.
Applicants typically need a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field. The department's membership in Informatics Europe and engagement with the Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI) and VDE ITG reflects its integration into pan-European academic networks, supporting Erasmus+ mobility opportunities. The Rhein-Main region's strong international tech industry also means that English is widely used in professional and academic settings in Darmstadt.
The Department of Computer Science is located at TU Darmstadt's Stadtmitte (city-centre) campus in Darmstadt, Hesse, roughly 30 minutes by direct train from Frankfurt am Main and its international airport (Frankfurt Airport, FRA) — one of Europe's busiest hubs.
Darmstadt holds the distinction of being Germany's first officially designated Digitalstadt, meaning smart-city infrastructure and tech-sector partnerships are embedded in the city's fabric. The campus environment includes specialised CS laboratories, research centres co-located with Fraunhofer institutes, and direct access to the startup and innovation ecosystem of the broader Rhein-Main region.
Address: Technische Universität Darmstadt, Fachbereich Informatik, S2|02 D1, Hochschulstraße 10, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
Graduates of the department are described by the faculty itself as "highly sought-after in industry and research" for their combination of theoretical depth and practical skills. The Rhein-Main region — home to major employers in software, fintech, automotive IT, cybersecurity, and logistics technology — provides an immediate job market. Typical career destinations include:
The department explicitly frames its mission as training "the next generation of IT innovators" driving digital transformation.
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