Your orientation semester for science and technology!

You can apply to hejmint with a foreign university entrance qualification (HZB). Following an introductory interview and confirmation of admission by the hejmint team, the formal application is submitted via uni-assist.

There, your qualification obtained abroad will be assessed to determine whether it entitles you to study in Germany and at h_da. If the assessment is successful, uni-assist will forward your application details to Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. A processing fee is payable to uni-assist. We recommend that you apply as early as possible.

As all hejmint courses are taught and conducted in German, you must provide evidence of sufficient German language proficiency for your application and admission.

If you do not yet have your (specialised) A-level certificate by the application deadline, you can apply using your most recent half-yearly report and submit your A-level certificate at a later date.

During your hejmint semester at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, you will be enrolled under the ‘pre-degree’ status. hejmint therefore does not count as your first degree programme. Consequently, the transition from hejmint to your actual degree programme is not regarded as a change of subject and will therefore not affect your BAföG entitlement.

Yes, you can.hejmint is for anyone who wants to explore new directions or change their career path and is interested in STEM subjects.

hejmint is designed as a full-time programme. It will not be possible to undertake another degree course or vocational training alongside it due to time constraints.

We’d like to use this chat to give you the chance to get to know us and the programme, and to ask any questions you might still have. That way, you’ll have a better idea of what to expect when you sign up forthe taster course. And of course, we’re looking forward to getting to know you and finding out what your expectations and interests are. That way, we can tailor the programme better to your interests. :)

Your registration for the taster course becomes binding upon receipt of our confirmation of registration. If, for valid reasons, you are unable to take part inhejmint after all, please let us know in writing as soon as possible so that we can admit interested participants from the waiting list to the programme.

Unfortunately, the current BAföG regulations do not allow BAföG funding for hejmint, as you, as a hejmint participant, are not undertaking a regular degree programme.

If you’re interested in degree programmes or modules beyond STEM subjects, please feel free to mention this during your introductory meeting. We’ll then work with the relevant departments to find ways for you to find out more about them.

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences has a number of partnerships with major companies in the Darmstadt region. We’d be happy to advise you on choosing an industrial placement and help you with your application.

The industry placement is an optional component and is therefore voluntary. It’s a great opportunity to gain a realistic insight into the professional world of your choice, get to know potential employers and tick off the pre-placement requirement.

Exams you sit during the trial period may be recognised as part of your subsequent degree programme. This means you won’t have to retake these modules later, allowing you to start your degree more relaxed thanks to a less demanding timetable.

For every exam you have sat and passed, you will receive written confirmation. You can submit this to Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences or other universities for recognition.

Important: The decision on whether to recognise academic achievements and examination results is made by the respective higher education institutions. Recognition is usually granted upon application to the relevant examination board for the degree programme in question.

For exams you sit as part of the taster course, you will be given an extra attempt. If you fail an exam, that attempt simply won’t count. This means that when you start your degree programme later on, it will be as if that exam attempt had never taken place.

If you’ve already decided on a degree course or vocational training programme during your taster programme, you don’t need to attend the courses and sessions right to the end. Just let us know when your time with us is over, and we’ll help you make the transition to your chosen vocational training programme or degree course.