Start of study

Table of contents

    1. Important Information for First-Year Students
    2. Architecture 2026/27
    3. Landscape Architecture 2026/27
    4. General Information on Starting Your Studies

Important Information for First-Year Students

Orientation Week includes activities designed to help you get to know the university, the faculty, the student council, and your mentors. It consists of five full days of in-person sessions:
Orientation Week October 5–9, 2026 ( Architecture and Landscape Architecture).

Welcome Event

Dear first-year students in the Architecture and Landscape Architecture degree programs,
we are delighted that you have chosen to study at our faculty and warmly welcome you to the TUD Dresden University of Technology.
You will receive all the necessary information about your studies during the orientation week, known as ESE, which runs full-day from Monday, October 5, featuring activities organized by the student council, through Friday, October 9, 2026. We cordially invite you to participate in this week.

Welcome by the Faculty Student Council (upper-class students):
Monday, October 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m., Japanese Palace, Dresden

Start of the Academic Year for Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
in ASB/120 (Andreas-Schubert-Bau, Lecture Hall 120)
Link to CampusNavigator

Architecture 2026/27

Ablaufplan ESE Diplom Architektur © FSR A+L

Download the schedule as a PDF file

+++IMPORTANT+++

On October 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., the orientation and access activation for the workspaces at Bamberger Straße 1 (2nd/4th floors) will take place. This applies to all first-semester architecture students, as well as all new students in the Bachelor’s program in Landscape Architecture.You have been divided into groups, which will be published here shortly before the week begins due to registration deadlines. Please be sure to have your CampusCard (student ID) and your ZIH login credentials ready on October 7, 2026, at Bamberger Straße.

Class Schedule

Here you will find the class schedule for the first semester.
Timetable for the 1st Semester of Architecture
You can find the assignment to the practice groups in the course schedule on the course schedule page. Your individual assignment to mentor and practice groups will be available here starting in early October. You can contact your mentor via OPAL.

Information on Academic Organization and Technology:

https://tud.link/mihk

Further information about the start of the program, a forum for questions, and input on the introductory project will be available starting in mid-September from your mentors as well as in the OPAL course (the link to the course will follow here)

Landscape Architecture 2026/27

Ablaufplan ESE Bachelor Landschaftsarchitektur © FSR A+L

Download the schedule as a PDF file

Ablaufplan ESE Master Landschaftsarchitektur © FSR A+L

Download the schedule as a PDF file
For more information on the first-semester orientation week for the Landscape Architecture program, please visit the department’s website. Our orientation week begins on October 5, 2026.

Class Schedule

Here you will find the course schedule for the first semester.
Timetable for the 1st Semester of the Bachelor’s Program in Landscape Architecture

General Information on Starting Your Studies

Enrollment Ceremony

The matriculation ceremony for first-year students in the 2026/27 winter semester is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The event will be offered in a hybrid format—in the Auditorium Center, via public viewing, and as a livestream.
More information about the matriculation ceremony

Materials

You will receive the most important materials for your studies from the Faculty Student Council (see below). All materials needed to start your studies can be purchased on Tuesday after the campus tour; please bring €45 in cash.

Workrooms for the Architecture Diploma and Landscape Architecture Bachelor’s Programs

On October 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., the orientation and access activation for the study rooms at Bamberger Straße 1 (2nd/4th floors) will take place. This applies to all first-semester Architecture students, as well as all new students in the Bachelor’s program in Landscape Architecture.
You have been divided into groups, which—due to registration deadlines—will be published here shortly before the week begins. Please be sure to have your CampusCard (student ID) and your ZIH login credentials ready on October 7, 2026, at Bamberger Straße.

Campus Tour, Meet & Greet, Discover Dresden, and more

You can find all further information about the campus tour, the Meet & Greet, “Discover Dresden Day & Night,” and the group hike on the Student Council’s website.
Faculty StudentCouncil – First-Semester Page

Faculty Student Council

The Faculty Student Council is an elected student body representing all architecture and landscape architecture students at TU Dresden. Up to 20 members are elected annually to support and advise prospective students and current students before and during their studies.
At the start of the academic year, the Student Council organizes the sale of study materials, the campus tour, and much more.
Faculty StudentCouncil – First-Semester Page - Study Materials Sale

Examination Office

The Examination Office handles all examination-related matters but also plays a major role in matters concerning BAföG or illness.
Examination Office Website

Module Descriptions

In the module descriptions, you will find a detailed explanation of what each module covers and what requirements must be met.
Module Descriptions for the 1st Semester of Architecture (Orientation Year)
Module Descriptions for the 1st Semester of Landscape Architecture

Semester Schedule

The semester schedule lists all important dates for the semester, such as the dates for intensive weeks and exam registration.
Download Semester Schedule for Architecture, Winter Semester 2026/27
Download Semester Schedule for Landscape Architecture, Winter Semester 2026/27
(You can find the most up-to-date semester schedule, as well as other important documents, under “Study Information”)

Technical Information

An introductory session with a Q&A will take place online via Zoom on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting link will be posted here in due course.

  • OPAL
    The OPAL platform is an interactive e-learning environment where course materials can be shared.

  • SELMA
    On the SELMA platform, you can access course documents and register for or drop modules, courses, and exams.

    Here you will find detailed instructions on SELMA and how to organize your studies.

    Starting October 5, 2026, you can register for and drop modules and courses for the orientation year under the “Studies” > “Registration” > “Modules/Courses” section. Instructions will be provided during the ESE. If you begin your studies following the recommendations of the academic roadmap, you do not need to register for modules or courses.

  • Link to SELMA

Construction Site Internship

It is recommended that you complete the construction site internship before beginning your studies. Under the link, you will find contact persons for advising, the internship regulations, the list of eligible activities, information on social security and accident insurance, as well as forms.
Information on the Architecture Internship
Information on the “Plants and Construction” Internship in Landscape Architecture

Central Student Information and Counseling Service and Study Service Center

Services and Support for Your Studies (German)
Services and Support Offers During Your Studies (English)

Language Training

Languages can be selected as part of the "AQUA" general qualification elective requirements.
Here you will find a brief presentation on language training:
German
English
You can find more information about language training here: Link to Language Training

Campus

You can find a campus map showing all the buildings relevant to the architecture program here.
The Campus Navigator helps you find rooms and buildings at TU Dresden.

General

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Christian Mersmann
Last modified: Sep 01, 2026