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"Physics is truly the proper study of humanity" (Georg Christoph Lichtenberg)

In physics, the TU Dresden belongs according to an independent ranking in each of the three areas research, internationality and reference to applications to the strongest universities in Germany.

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Important topics at a glance

Research environment

As a location for science, Dresden is particularly marked by an extraordinarily rich environment in the area of physics research with institutes of the Helmholtz and Leibniz Associations, as well as the Max Planck Society.

Collaborative grants

Professorship and research teams of the faculty of physics are involved in a large number of research networks of the "Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft", the BMBF, and the Helmholtz Association.

Doctoral Studies and Habilitation

The institutes of the Faculty of Physics and at numerous non-universitary research institutions in Dresden as well as several international research training groups offer multifaceted opportunities for doctoral studies in physics.

Physics Research at TU Dresden

In four institutes, a wide spectrum of current physics problems are investigated: from the properties of materials and their practical application to the description of the universe. Of the research directions, condensed matter physics in particular shapes the profile of the faculty. Also of great significance is theoretical physics; physics research is always based on the interaction between theory and experiment. Particle and nuclear physics is another focus area, where theory and experiment is joined under a common roof. Furthermore, the physics of living matter (biophysics) is also part of our research spectrum, as well as physics education.

Research at the Faculty of Physics takes place in a unique environment. Through the DRESDEN-concept, a large number of external institutions are part of the TU Dresden's network; among these are the Fraunhofer, Helmholtz, Leibniz und Max-Planck Institutes. Directors of these institutions are often appointed as professors. Likewise, directors of Max Planck institutes who are honorary professors have teaching privileges. Close contact is also maintained with companies in the area; some of these started as spin-offs from the department. The entire Faculty of Physics benefits from its integration in a robust research environment.