As one of Germany's leading universities, we offer you the opportunity to work in an international environment and gain valuable professional experience. In addition, we will support you during your arrival at TU Dresden and will be on hand every step of the way with help and assistance. Why wait? Start your career at TU Dresden! We look forward to welcoming you to our international team. 

Support for your stay in Dresden

Welcome Center for researchers

Are you new to TU Dresden and are planning a research stay of at least 90 days? The DRESDEN-concept Welcome Center supports international researchers and their families in planning and carrying out their research stay.

Graduate Academy for doctoral students and postdocs

The Graduate Academy has many funding and support opportunities for research stays of doctoral students and postdocs at TU Dresden.

Buddy project: Integration through friendship

It can be difficult to integrate, learn the language, and make friends in a foreign country. The Buddy Project aims to connect international researchers living in Dresden with other local residents for an intercultural exchange in the spirit of friendship. We would like our researchers to enjoy their time in Dresden and to find someone they can trust to answer all their daily questions.

Services for staff

In the welcome channel for new employees of TU Dresden, you will find information and tips to make starting your new job easier. In addition to useful forms and administrative portals, you will also find information on continuing education, family-friendliness, and leisure activities.

Support during your employment at TU Dresden

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TU Dresden offers a broad spectrum of individual and project-specific funding opportunities. These funding opportunities contribute to supporting international members of staff at TU Dresden and provide them with the optimal work and research conditions. They promote international discussions, scientific collaboration and intercultural dialogue.

Inviting researchers

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Dresden Fellowship Programm

The Dresden Fellowship Program at TU Dresden is available to visiting researchers from all over the world . It enables both young researchers (Dresden Junior Fellows) and established researchers (Dresden Senior Fellows) to stay at TU Dresden for up to six months.

Eleonore Trefftz Program

The Eleonore Trefftz Program enables temporary stays for visiting women international scientists at TU Dresden.

Association of Friends and Sponsors of TU Dresden

The Association of Friends and Sponsors of TU Dresden can provide funding for visiting researchers from other countries.

Euraxess Network

Euraxess is a network initiated by the European Commission to promote the mobility of researchers in Europe. It provides information and support for researchers who would like to move to another European country or come to Europe from another country. Euraxess offers a variety of services, including information on job vacancies, visa requirements, social security, taxes and other practical aspects of research mobility. The network consists of national Euraxess centers in the various European countries, which serve as contact points for researchers. On the Euraxess website, you will find information relevant to research and you can also network with others.

Internships at TU Dresden

Completing an internship at TU Dresden will enable you to gain valuable experience in your field, expand your knowledge and strengthen your intercultural skills. As one of the largest employers in Saxony, TU Dresden offers exciting internship opportunities. Various departments, interdisciplinary institutions as well as the Central University Administration all offer a wide range of opportunities. The LEONARDO-BÜRO SACHSEN can advise you on all aspects of an internship at TUD and support you as you make preparations.