Incoming TU Darmstadt student struggling to find accommodation – any leads for October?
Hi everyone,
I’m an incoming international Master’s student at TU Darmstadt (M.Sc. Information and Communication Engineering) for Winter Semester 2026/27, and I’ll be arriving from India around 1 October 2026.
I’ve been searching for accommodation for quite some time now but haven’t been able to secure anything yet. I’ve already applied to Studierendenwerk Darmstadt, contacted TU Housing International, comeTOgether, KHG/ESG student residences, Bauverein, WiF, and have also been searching through WG-Gesucht, WhatsApp groups and other housing platforms.
Studierendenwerk informed me that there are currently 3,700+ applicants on the waiting list, so I’m trying every possible alternative.
I’m looking for:
- A WG/private/student room
- Preferably around €300–400/month
- From around 1 October 2026
- Darmstadt or nearby places with a reasonable commute to TU Darmstadt
- Anmeldung should be possible
I’m also completely open to sublets, rooms from students going on exchange/internships, or taking over someone’s room.
If anyone here is moving out around September/October, knows someone who is, has a landlord contact, knows a useful WhatsApp/Telegram group, or has literally any housing lead, I would really appreciate it.
Also, if you’re a TU Darmstadt student who went through the same situation, I’d love to know how you eventually found your accommodation and which areas around Darmstadt I should focus on.
Thanks a lot!