International Affairs

Welcome to the international pages of the Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies!

Zu sehen ist eine in warmes sonnenuntergangslicht getauchte Hügellandschaft. © Pixabay

Apply now for your semester abroad!

Would you like to spend part of your studies in another country? The SLK faculty offers numerous opportunities for this! You can find helpful information on the following pages, and you can also contact us at any time by email or drop by for a consultation in W48/0.06.

Das Bild zeigt einen Ausschnitt der Vorderseite der aktuellen Flyer. Darauf steht: ERASMUS+ Plätze der Fakultät Sprach-, Kultur- und Literaturwissenschaften.

Application Erasmus+ 2025/26

Are you interested in studying in another country? Then the Erasmus+ program is a great opportunity to spend one or two semesters at one of our partner universities! The application phase for 2026/27 starts in November, the application deadline is 28 February 2026. Learn more

Das Bild zeigt das Poster der Ausschreibung für einen Austausch mit der University of Colombo in Sri Lanka 2025.

Scholarships for a six-month stay at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

BA and teacher training students from the 4th semester and MA students can apply for a stay in Sri Lanka every January. The scholarship includes a monthly grant and a travel allowance, as well as personal support on site. In Dresden, you can come into contact with students from Sri Lanka in the exchange sessions! Learn more

Das Bild zeigt das Poster der Ausschreibung für einen Austausch mit der Ohio State University 2025.

One-year scholarship for a stay at Ohio State University

At Ohio State University, Graduate Teaching Associates not only complete their own coursework, but also gain teaching experience. 1 Scholarship for these positions is awarded to students who already have a BA degree or have completed their 6th semester in the teaching program. The scholarship includes a monthly stipend of $2,480 and the Teacher Training Workshop. Learn more

Albertplatz © Ulrike Kohn

Incomings

Are you planning one or two exchange semesters in Dresden? Then you will find important information for your preparation and arrival on our pages! If you are already in Dresden, you can come to the office in W48/0.06 during office hours (Tuesdays 2–4 pm and Thursdays 10 am–12 pm) and we will find an answer to all your questions. Learn more

Zu sehen ist eine helle Straße, auf der Menschen laufen und stehen. Zwischen den Häusern links und rechts sind bunte Wipfel gespannt. © Ulrike Kohn

Buddies wanted!

We are looking for you as a buddy! You will help international students to cope with everyday university life and life in Dresden. You will have the opportunity to show them your Dresden, improve your intercultural skills and make new friends. Participation can be credited towards AQua and supplementary courses. Registration deadline for the winter semester 2025/26 is in September. Learn more

Studying in other countries

Das Bild zeigt das Werbeposter der Koordinationsstelle Internationales für das Wintersemester 2025/26. Zu sehen ist der große Schriftzug Study Abroad vor einer Collage aus Fotos von Städten, in denen sich Partnerunis der Fakultät SLK befinden. © Anne Sophie Neubert | Canva

The Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies offers a wide range of opportunities for students who would like to spend one or two semesters in another country as part of their studies. A stay abroad is possible in many European countries via Erasmus+ . The Institutes of English and American Studies and German Studies also offer their students further cooperation with universities in the USA and Sri Lanka. Bi-national degree programs also offer a close link between studying at TU Dresden and another country.

Incomings

Albertplatz © Ulrike Kohn

Are you spending your exchange semester here in Dresden? You are very welcome! How to enrol in courses, revise the Learning Agreement correctly, obtain the Transcript of Records, who to contact if you have any questions and other FAQs are answered in the Incomings section.

International offers

Buddy Program

Zu sehen ist das Meme mit Elmo von der Sesamstraße mit hochgerissenen Armen vor einem Hintergrund aus Flammen. Er hält ein brennendes Streichholz in der Hand. Darüber steht in gelben, fetten Buchstaben "Match me if you can" © Buddy-Programm GSW

Students of the faculty and international students may also be interested in the Buddy Program, which provides one-to-one support and offers students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to integrate and network. International and local students alike can find the right contact person for their concerns under Contact and Links.

Exchange Sessions

Auf dem Bild ist groß Exchange Sessions geschrieben, von rechts weht die Flagge Sri Lankas ins Bild. © Canva | Anne Sophie Neubert

The Exchange Sessions are networking and support sessions for the ISAP exchange program between TU Dresden and the University of Colombo. Together with exchange students from Colombo, the cultural backgrounds of Sri Lanka and Germany are explored. The exchange sessions offer insights into history, culture and traditions, everyday life and student life, current political and social issues and much more. Enrollment takes place via OPAL.

Poster wall

Das Bild zeigt ein Poster zur Bewerbung von ERASMUS-Aufenthalten. vor einem sonnigen Palmenhintergrund sind zwei Polaraid-Fotos zu sehen, links ein trübes, graues Dresden, rechts der sonnige Hafen von Alicante. Darüber steht in weißen, fetten Buchstaben:
Das Bild zeigt das Poster der Ausschreibung für einen Austausch mit der Ohio State University 2025.
Das Bild zeigt das Poster der Ausschreibung für einen Austausch mit der University of Colombo in Sri Lanka 2025.

About this page

ERASMUS-Büro SLK
Last modified: Nov 27, 2025