At TU Darmstadt you pay a total of EUR 402.68 for the winter semester 2026/27 if your payment is credited by 15 September 2026. The amount consists of the semester contribution of EUR 352.68 and the administrative fee (Verwaltungskostenbeitrag) of EUR 50.00. This guide shows the components and the staggered deadline model.
Short answer: TU Darmstadt charges EUR 402.68 for the winter semester 2026/27: EUR 352.68 semester contribution plus EUR 50.00 administrative fee. Payment had to be made by 15 September 2026. Between 16 and 30 September 2026 the amount rose to EUR 432.68, and after that re-registration was no longer possible. The semester ticket is included at EUR 226.80.
The key points at a glance
- Total if payment is credited by 15 September 2026: EUR 402.68.
- The semester contribution of EUR 352.68 includes EUR 226.80 for the Germany semester ticket (Deutschland-Semesterticket), EUR 103.00 for the Studierendenwerk and EUR 16.00 for the student body (AStA).
- From 16 to 30 September 2026 the amount was EUR 432.68, which includes a EUR 30.00 late fee (Säumnisgebühr).
- After 30 September 2026, re-registration for the winter semester 2026/27 was excluded.
- The deadlines for this semester have passed. If you have questions, contact the Student Administration Office.
How is the fee at TU Darmstadt made up?
The university’s page lists the three largest items separately. Together they come to EUR 345.80. The remaining EUR 6.88 of the semester contribution is described on the page only as smaller items, for example a hardship fund and cooperations, without a separate amount for each. For an overview of the city, see the guide Studying in Darmstadt: Semester Fee, Rooms and Costs 2026.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Semester ticket (Germany semester ticket) | EUR 226.80 | Included in the semester contribution |
| Studierendenwerk | EUR 103.00 | Included in the semester contribution |
| Student body (AStA) | EUR 16.00 | Included in the semester contribution |
| Other small items | EUR 6.88 | Own calculation, the page names a hardship fund and cooperations |
| Semester contribution | EUR 352.68 | |
| Administrative fee | EUR 50.00 | Added on top |
| Total | EUR 402.68 | If payment is credited by 15 September 2026 |
Which deadlines and amounts applied in the winter semester 2026/27?
TU Darmstadt staggers re-registration according to the date on which payment is received. The table summarises the levels. Further key dates for the semester are collected in the Deadline calendar winter semester 2026/27: key dates for students (in German).
| Date payment is received | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| By 15 September 2026 | EUR 402.68 | Standard amount |
| 16 to 30 September 2026 | EUR 432.68 | Includes EUR 30.00 late fee |
| From 1 October 2026 | No re-registration | Re-registration excluded |
If you missed the deadline, you need to clarify with the Student Administration Office whether and how re-enrolment is possible. General information is in the guide Semester Fee Deadline: Re-enrolment and Consequences.
How much of the fee is the semester ticket?
The Germany semester ticket of EUR 226.80 makes up about 64 percent of the semester contribution of EUR 352.68 and about 56 percent of the EUR 402.68 total. The ticket price comes from six monthly amounts of EUR 37.80. You will find classification and alternatives in the guide Semester Ticket and Germany Ticket: Student Travel Costs.
How can you check your payment?
Assumption: your payment was received before 15 September 2026. Then your bank statement shows EUR 402.68. If it was received between 16 and 30 September 2026, the amount is EUR 432.68. The difference of EUR 30.00 is exactly the late fee. The page does not provide for payments in instalments.
How does Darmstadt compare?
At EUR 402.68 TU Darmstadt is below Marburg (EUR 424.80) and Giessen (EUR 421.43), and just below Kassel (EUR 409.27). The deciding factor is the Studierendenwerk contribution of EUR 103.00, which is low in comparison. In all four Hessian cases the administrative fee of EUR 50.00 is added. For deadlines elsewhere, see the Semester Fees by University: Data for 30 Cities overview.
| University | Studierendenwerk | Total |
|---|---|---|
| TU Darmstadt | EUR 103.00 | EUR 402.68 |
| University of Kassel | EUR 106.00 | EUR 409.27 |
| University of Giessen | EUR 118.00 | EUR 421.43 |
| University of Marburg | EUR 125.50 | EUR 424.80 |
What does the fee cost over your studies?
Assumption: your fee stays at EUR 402.68 over six semesters. You then pay EUR 2,416.08, or about EUR 67.11 per month of a semester. About EUR 1,360.80 of this goes on the Germany semester ticket and EUR 300.00 on the administrative fee. If you plan without a late fee, your budget stays stable.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Germany semester ticket valid if I pay late?
The ticket depends on a valid re-registration. If you pay only during the late-fee period, you have to bear the fee, but re-registration within the deadline is still possible. After 30 September 2026 it was excluded.
What is the administrative fee?
A fixed amount of EUR 50.00 that the university’s page lists as a separate item. It is added to the semester contribution and is not part of the ticket.
Does the ticket also apply to long-distance travel?
No. The Germany semester ticket applies to local and regional transport. The transport operators set the details.
Where can I find the AStA information on the fee increase?
The AStA of TU Darmstadt has published a document on the semester fee increase due to the Germany semester ticket. It is linked under Sources below.
What should I do if I have questions about my individual amount?
Write to the Student Administration Office. Include your matriculation number, your semester and the amount the portal shows you.
What you should do now
- Open the page on semester fees and re-registration at TU Darmstadt and note the levels.
- Check in the portal whether your winter semester 2026/27 is recorded as re-registered.
- If it is not, contact the Student Administration Office straight away.
- For the next semester, pay before the cut-off date to avoid the late fee.
Related guides
- Semester fee at Uni Giessen 2026/27
- Studying in Darmstadt: Semester Fee, Rooms and Costs 2026
- Semester Ticket and Germany Ticket: Student Travel Costs
- Semester Fee Deadline: Re-enrolment and Consequences
- Deadline calendar winter semester 2026/27: key dates for students (in German)
Sources: TU Darmstadt: semester fees and re-registration, AStA TU Darmstadt: semester fee increase due to the Germany semester ticket
Stand: October 2026. This guide provides general information and is not individual advice.
