Orientation and entry into studies
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In preparation for the study
The multi-week preparatory course gets first-year students ready for their studies in engineering. It serves to refresh and reinforce what students have already learned in school. You can find current information on the preparatory course website.
Refresher course in mathematics (end of September/beginning of October)
A few training sessions before the real work begins – for future students of engineering, business and economics, and science. All first-year students whose degree programs comprise mathematics as a subject of study are welcome to take part. You can find further information on the mathematics websites.
Physics (end of September/beginning of October)
A few training sessions before the real work starts – for first-year students enrolled in science, engineering, medicine and education degree programs and subjects with physics as a core or minor subject. You can find further information on the physics websites.
In the week before courses begin, we host the orientation week for new students. This is an opportunity for new students to receive information about organizing their studies and to get to know their key contacts. On excursions, students have the opportunity to gain a first impression of their potential future working environments.
(Only required in the Diplom degree programs in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics and Renewable Energy Systems)
The basic internship lasts 4 weeks and is a component of the graduate studies. It is not a prerequisite for admission. However, we recommend completing the internship before beginning studies, or at least a portion thereof.
The objective of the internship is to give students practical experience in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or energy technology, especially in everyday industry production. Students familiarize themselves with prevailing technologies and practical jobs in this field.
Information about internship requirements and organizational details can be found in the internship regulations published by the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (in German).
Entrants at higher semesters, i.e. students who have previously studied at another university, can find information about planning their studies and applying for credit for previous courses in the presentation for lateral entrants. The presentation is held during the orientation week for new students. We highly recommend attending the presentation before the start of the winter semester to meet like-minded people and to pose questions on the topic. During the orientation week, new students can also receive tips for organizing their studies and find out who their contacts are. All presentations held can be found throughout the entire year on the orientation week website.
Buddy-Program
In order to simplify communication between you in the year and subject of study, we as the student council have set up various messenger groups. There you can network with your fellow students and students of higher semesters.
The groups are a wonderful place to quickly ask small questions. This ranges from a loan calculator before the exam to looking for other people for the internship group. Of course, leisure activities can also be organized through it.
Feel free to join the Biomedical Engineering WhatsApp group (year 2024) or to contact the Faculty Student Council .
Please also feel free to join the WhatsApp group for all first semester students.
In order to simplify communication between you in the year and subject of study, we as the student council have set up various messenger groups. There you can network with your fellow students and students of higher semesters.
The groups are a wonderful place to quickly ask small questions. This ranges from a loan calculator before the exam to looking for other people for the practical lab group. Of course, leisure activities can also be organized through it.
Feel free to join the Electrical Engineering WhatsApp group (year 2024) or to contact the Faculty Student Council .
Please also feel free to join the WhatsApp group for all first semester students.
In order to simplify communication between you in the year and subject of study, we as the student council have set up various messenger groups. There you can network with your fellow students and students of higher semesters.
The groups are a wonderful place to quickly ask small questions. This ranges from a loan calculator before the exam to looking for other people for the internship group. Of course, leisure activities can also be organized through it.
Feel free to join the Information Systems Engineering WhatsApp group (year 2024) or to contact the study advisor .
Please also feel free to join the WhatsApp group for all first semester students.
In order to simplify communication between you in the year and subject of study, we as the student council have set up various messenger groups. There you can network with your fellow students and students of higher semesters.
The groups are a wonderful place to quickly ask small questions. This ranges from a loan calculator before the exam to looking for other people for the internship group. Of course, leisure activities can also be organized through it.
Feel free to join the Mechatronics WhatsApp group (year 2024) or to contact the Faculty Student Council at .
Please also feel free to join the WhatsApp group for all first semester students.
In order to simplify communication between you in the year and subject of study, we as the student council have set up various messenger groups. There you can network with your fellow students and students of higher semesters.
The groups are a wonderful place to quickly ask small questions. This ranges from a loan calculator before the exam to looking for other people for the internship group. Of course, leisure activities can also be organized through it.
Feel free to join the Renewable Energy Systems WhatsApp group (year 2024) or to contact the Faculty Student Council .
Please also feel free to join the WhatsApp group for all first semester students.
The study - what does it look like?
The schedule of TU Dresden’s academic year is determined at the central level and published in the academic year schedule. The schedule displays the weeks where courses and examinations take place as well as the lecture-free periods. This allows you to plan your internships and vacations well ahead of time.
You can find out which modules, topics and deadlines are relevant to you in your degree program’s study documents. All new students should download these documents from our website and read them carefully.
These include information on studies and examinations. The content of the modules is expounded in the module descriptions. (The module handbook is part of the Study Regulations.) This includes descriptions of the goals and content of the courses (subjects), subject-specific requirements and information about graded academic work.
You can find out which courses are part of which modules in the examination guides.
These documents also show you how you can complete your studies in the standard period of study (study schedule). We offer corresponding tutorials in the first semester that offer supplementary explanation.
You can find an overview of all compulsory courses in the course catalog of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering. It links to the various lecturers’ websites, where you can find up-to-date information about their courses and in some cases links to course documents.
You will receive exact lecture times from us that correspond to the course of your studies as prescribed by your Study Regulations and the selected seminar group. This guarantees all students within same year of study access to a spot in the lecture hall or classroom.
You can view the lecture times starting in mid-September. These provide a quick and easy-to-understand overview. Detailed information about lecture times will be provided during the orientation week for new students.
General and supplementary qualifications are just as important for a felicitous career as they are for university studies. Foreign languages and more generalized, non-technical subjects are therefore a permanent fixture in engineering degree programs. You have the freedom to select from TU Dresden’s comprehensive programs which subjects or languages you would like to dedicate your time to. (You will receive information on relevant courses and the registration procedure for foreign language courses during the preparation week.) Current information about TU Dresden’s studium generale courses can be found here.
For undergraduate students, we have placed some restrictions on the use of calculators. The reasons for this are that we want to test students’ understanding of the theoretical relations and confident application of mathematical formulas (and not simply whether they can use a calculator). We also want to ensure the same conditions for all students taking the exams. You can find a list of the calculators undergraduate students are permitted to use during exams here. (Since the proctoring lecturer is always charged with deciding which tools are allowed during tests, they may also decide at their own discretion to completely exclude the use of calculators.) However you wish to make calculations outside of tests is up to you.
Learning spaces
The electrical engineering learning space is a component of our “guided commencement of studies.” It is an additional program for new students that is designed to particular support in the modules “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering” and “Electric and Magnetic Fields.”
Two to three days a week, students can use the electrical engineering learning space to pose questions about the lectures and practicals to tutors – student aids from higher semesters. Please note that the electrical engineering learning space is not an additional practical or course, but rather a space where you can find support with your questions, so you are free to determine the content covered.
You can find the meeting time and place for the electrical engineering learning space in your lecture times.
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The Faculty of Mathematics hosts the mathematics learning space for students from all faculties whose fundamental education comprises math courses. This space is designed to help students with exam preparation, homework, preparing for and conducting follow-up work on lectures, and independent study pertaining to mathematics.
You can find further information on the Faculty of Mathematics websites.
The Faculty of Physics hosts the physics learning space for students from all faculties. This space is designed to help students with test preparation, homework, preparing for and conducting follow-up work on lectures, and independent study pertaining to physics.
You can find further information on the Faculty of Physics websites.
Important online-platforms
Students in the degree programs:
- Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics and Renewable Energy Systems (from enrollment year 2021)
- Information Systems Engineering (Examination Regulations 2020)
- Biomedical Engineering
- Nanoelectronic Systems
can currently use selma to:
- View and download personal documents, e.g. certificate of enrollment, course of studies overview
- Submit applications
- Change personal information
- Manage examinations
HISQIS is the online portal for examination management for students enrolled in Electrical Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, Mechatronics and Renewable Energy Systems (Examination Regulations 2010/2011/2013/2014/2018).
Students automatically receive their login credentials for this area upon enrollment. HISQIS features the following functions:
- Exam registration
- Regular withdrawal from registered examinations
- Overview of the state of examined assessments
- Overview of grades, including registered examinations
- Change of address and telephone number
- Printing of certificates of study
OPAL is the central learning platform of universities in Saxony.
gOPAL is an online support service for students in STEM and teacher training degree programs. It continually provides new students with relevant information during the commencement of their studies, for instance about the course of their studies, subject content and study strategies. You can register and find more information: here
Around studies
The Student Union (Studentenwerk) manages the rooms in the student dormitories and operates the canteens.
- The Electrical Engineering Faculty Student Council represents the interests of students at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- The Student Council represents the interests of all students at TU Dresden.
Amateur Radio Enthusiasts
The TU Dresden branch of the German Amateur Radio Club (DARC) operates the DL0TUD Clubstation in the Barkhausen Building at TU Dresden and pursues the hobby of amateur radio operation.
Elbflorace e.V.
Each year, the Elbflorace team designs, engineers and builds a new purely electric one-seater race car and competes worldwide against other university teams as part of Formula Student.
Lautsprecher AG
Lautsprecher AG from the Institute of Acoustics and Speech Communication (Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering) meets once a week to discuss the development and construction of sound converters – from subwoofers to studio monitors.
TURAG
TURAG is a student group at TU Dresden dedicated to robotics. Students in this group design and construct autonomous robots and gain practical field experience.
VDE university group
The VDE university group Dresden puts together events each semester comprising excursions, seminars and much more, giving students the opportunity to gain industry insights.
Get active by choosing from over 800 exercise and sports courses. You can find up-to-date information on the University Sports Center website.
A range of individual projects are available to help prepare you for and support you during your studies.
Orientation Platform Research & Practice
Do you want to get a glimpse of work environments where you could potentially work after completing your studies? Then, be sure to check out the events hosted by the Orientation Platform Research & Practice (OFP). The OFP offers insight into subject-specific research projects and everyday work at companies.
Writing Center
Your academic success hinges in part on being able to write well. Are you looking for the right motivation to tackle writing assignments and coherently get your thoughts down on paper? The Writing Center can support you with a range of services concerning academic writing, including workshops, individual advising, the Long Night Against Procrastination, and the writing marathon.
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