Living Expenses

In order to cover your living expenses, you must reckon with approximately 600 € per month. Initially this must be self-financed. Please note that proof of sufficient and secure financial means is already required when applying to the University.This means: when you apply for your visa, you must show proof of financial security that will allow you to adequately cover everyday living expenses and any academic expenditures.

Proof of Financial Support

• Self-Financing: Proof that you have a minimum of  7,020 € for one academic year (2 semesters) in a bank account in Germany, from which not more than 585€ per month may be withdrawn. Such an account may also be set up in the home country at a German bank. Further financing must be plausibly shown through the submission of the appropriate documents.

• Sponsorship (Bürgschaft): (see § 84 Ausländergesetz): Sponsorhip through a current resident of Germany in the form of an unlimited financial guarantee and an irrevocable Bank Bürgschaft. A person serving as a patron or guarantor. The sponsorship applies to travel costs, accommodation expenses, medical costs in case of illness, administration charges etc.

• Proof of a Grant/Scholarsip

Grants/Scholarships

Unfortunately, Germany does not offer scholarships to foreign students who are at the beginningof their academic career. This also applies to the Basic Studies (Grundstudium) level students.  It is best to first search for funding possibilities in your own home country. When planning your academic schedule, you should be aware that even in advanced stages of your programme (including post-graduate level), the possiblilities for receiving a scholarship remain very limited.

Financial Aid opportunties may be possible through the German Academic Exchange Program (DAAD) or through various foundations and organisations.

With the help of funds of the STIBET program financed by the DAAD the International Office assings mentoring scholarships and degree assistance to especially qualified foreign students of TU Dresden. For the current announcement as well as the application form click here.

Georgius Agricola Stipendium for a short-term research/study stay (1-2 semesters) at the TU Dresden funded by the Saxony Ministry for Education and the Arts: Research/Study Stays are being offered for students in the latter semesters of their major programme, and for graduates of all majors. This programme is being conducted only within the cooperative agreements between the TU Dresden and universities of Russia, Belarus, and the Ukraine. For detailed information please contact the international office of your university in your home country.

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