The International Summer University at Hochschule Darmstadt is a unique opportunity to learn more about sustainability from a German perspective and to be part of a truly international experience.

Get the most out of your summer and join us for a summer school in the heart of Germany. Our short-term program combines an academic course with a German language course and several social and leisure activities. 

Field of Study

  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Management
  • Politics
  • Sustainability

For more detailed information about these courses go to the host university website

Credit Equivalent 

1 module = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if two modules are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Contact the host program for visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and Application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria. This is a competitive program and students must obtain credit in order to participate in this program. Students will be selected via an internal UQ Abroad selection committee, as well as an internal Hessen evaluation. 

Applicants must complete the UQ Abroad online application and provide their completed Hessen Application with the following attachments:

  • Motivation Letter
  • Resume or CV

This program impacts on UQ semester 2 dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.

Apply to UQ  

    Successful applicants will be nominated to the Hessen State Government by UQ after the selection committee meeting following the application deadline. Following your nomination, you may be required to submit additional application information directly to the host university. 

    Cost

    The participation mode of this experience is Exchange. Therefore, tuition is paid to UQ and can be deferred to HECS if eligible. 

    Additional day-to-day living expenses (such as meals) are not included, please see the host university website for more information.

    Accommodation 

    Accommodation is arranged as part of the program and therefore, there is no additional cost. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the host university website. 

    Funding

    Internships and Global Experiences Grants

    When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding  page for details. 

    OS-HELP Loan

    You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.

    Key Dates

    Application Deadlines

    UQ: 12 March 2024

    Program Dates

    Start: 27 June 2024
    End: 20 July 2024

    Fast Facts

    Type: Study
    Mode: Exchange
    Location: Darmstadt, Germany (In-Person)
    Credit: For-credit
    Cohort: Undergraduate

    OS-HELP Loan

    If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student. 

    Application Deadlines

    15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
    15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
    15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
    15 September for overseas study commencing November to April

    OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.

    Global Experiences Information Sessions

    Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.

    Register