How to Apply - If your first university degree is from Germany

We are delighted that you are considering the Master’s program in Public and International Economics (PIE) at TU Dresden! This page provides a step-by-step guide to the application process.

How to Apply

If your first university degree is from Germany:

• Register on the Online Application Portal

  • to receive your application number
  • The application deadline is July 15 (each year)

Admission Requirements

To apply for the PIE program, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field (recognized in Germany)
• English proficiency at level B2 (CEFR)
• Proof of aptitude:
  • At least 35 ECTS credits in Economics with a good grade point average
  • At least 15 ECTS credits in quantitative methods (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics)

The Admissions Committee will review your documents to ensure you meet these criteria, as specified in the Aptitude Assessment Regulations.

Application Steps

1. Register on the Online Application Portal

• to receive your application number

2. Prepare Your Documents: All documents must be in German or English. Please also include the version in the original language.

• Application form for the aptitude test (Download here)
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter
• Two academic references (professors from your completed bachelor’s program; contact details only; no letter of recommendation required)

• Copy of your first university degree (If your degree is not yet available, submit a certificate from your university’s registrar’s office confirming that you have completed at least 80% of your program’s credits (from completed modules and/or thesis).

• Additional certificates and module descriptions (to document fulfillment of the aptitude criteria)

• Proof of English proficiency (see below)

3. Fill out the application form in the Online Application Portal

4. Download and sign the generated application letter (Antrag auf Immatrikulation), fill out the aptitude assessment form, and send these forms along with the required documents (see above - 02) by mail to:

TUD Dresden University of Technology
Admissions Office
01062 Dresden
Germany

• The application deadline is July 15 (each year)

5. Check the status of your application in the online portal (Selma)

What Happens After Submission?

• The Admissions Committee will review your application. The Admissions Committee may invite you to an online interview to assess your knowledge, skills, or abilities.
• If you are successful, you will receive a Certificate of Aptitude. A copy will also be sent to the International Office along with your application materials.
• Once your university admission requirements have been verified, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance (Zulassungsbescheid) with further instructions.
• Follow the instructions in your Letter of Acceptance to complete your enrollment.
• Late arrival / deferral: The enrollment deadline for the winter semester is October 31. If you are unable to enroll by October 31 (e.g., due to visa issues), you can use the Letter of Admission to enroll in the PIE program for the following winter semester. Enrollment in the summer semester is not possible.

Accepted Proofs of English Proficiency (Level B2)

You can demonstrate English proficiency with any of the following:

• Certificate of university entrance qualification (with at least six years of English)
• University entrance qualification completed entirely in English
• Degree completed entirely in English (e.g., BSc)
• TOEFL (minimum 72)
• IELTS (minimum 5.5)
• Cambridge First Certificate in English (minimum C (FCE))
• Pearson PTE Academic (minimum 59)
• TOEIC (minimum 785)
• Telc B2
• UNIcert II
• IGCSE Level 1 and IGCSE^{Level 2} B2
• Other recognized certificates

Questions?

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to TU Dresden!