Darmstadt is located in the heart of Germany, in the south of the Rhine-Main region. It is home to 179 of the world's 197 nationalities and its economic, social and cultural life is correspondingly vibrant.
Short Facts Darmstadt
Sunniest regionsWith an average of 1,685 hours of sunshine per year, Darmstadt is one of the sunniest regions in Germany.
Major companiesFive out of the 40 DAX companies are based in the Rhine-Main region, attracting people from all
over the world to this area.
Into the World in 30 MinutesFrom Darmstadt, Frankfurt city center and the Frankfurt International Airport are accessible by car or train within just 30 minutes – and from there, the whole world awaits.
Explore Darmstadt: Your Gateway to Frankfurt's Quality Living!Frankfurt ranks 6th globally for quality of living. Provides the perfect balance between academic excellence and proximity to Frankfurt's vibrant lifestyle.
Darmstadt – City of the Future
Welcome to Darmstadt, nicknamed the "City of Science," where promising opportunities abound for high potentials such as yourself. Renowned for its forward-looking mindset, Darmstadt repeatedly claims 1st place in Germany’s city future index. At the forefront of innovation, creativity and digitization, Darmstadt surpasses major cities like Munich (4), Hamburg (9), Heidelberg (10) and Berlin (35) when it comes to metrics ranging from workforce engagement in cutting-edge industries to patent filings and the abundance of highly skilled experts and research institutions. Darmstadt’s companies, universities and research institutes are all playing a vital role in shaping the current state of globalization. Science City Darmstadt won the ‘Smart City’ competition run by the IT industry association Bitkom and shows how the digitalized future advances urban society.
Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region
Situated in the heart of Germany, Darmstadt and the Rhine-Main region serve as a central transportation hub, facilitating seamless access to any part of Europe by car or train. The nearby Frankfurt International Airport is not only a gateway to all corners of the world, it is also a highly attractive employer (more than 60,000 jobs) in the region.
Darmstadt Business School
With more than 15,000 students in over 70 programs, the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt is proud to be a diverse and vibrant part of Darmstadt. In 2017, the German Ministry of Education and Research and the German UNESCO Commission recognized the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt for the first time as an "outstanding place of learning for sustainable development." Darmstadt Business School is part of the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt and has been offering innovative study programs for more than 20 years renowned for their unparalleled practical relevance. Highly engaged in in the University’s graduate school and numerous research institutes and networks, Darmstadt Business School’s research activities focus on international management, sustainability in management, and industrial digitalization.
Explore Darmstadt: Your Gateway to Frankfurt´s Quality Living!
Did you know that Frankfurt ranks 6th globally for quality of living?
Our university in Darmstadt, just a 20-30 minute commute away, provides the perfect balance between academic excellence and proximity to Frankfurt's vibrant lifestyle.
Immerse yourself in the best of both worlds – the serene campus atmosphere in Darmstadt and the dynamic opportunities of Frankfurt. Choose us for an exceptional educational experience with the added advantage of easy access to one of the world's top cities for quality living. Discover Darmstadt – where academic excellence meets global opportunities!
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