Study at TU Dresden - Incoming students
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News:
- Here you will find the current tutors (contact persons) for the tutoring program in the summer semester of 2026, who are happy to assist you!
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
On the page of the International Office exchange students can find all important information on the following areas:
- General Information / Facts Sheet
- Application
- After the application and during the stay at the TU Dresden
- Contacts for exchange studies at the TU Dresden
Contact person Faculty of Psychology
For general inquiries please contact our student assistant Eva Maria Helminger Maren Eva Grahmann
Judith Josupeit ERASMUS Coordination
[Philipp Kruse 2. ERASMUS Coordination]
INFORMATION FOR AN ERASMUS+ STAY AT THE FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY
Important Information - Erasmus Procedure
Within the INFORMATION FOR INCOMING STUDENTS you find an overview of the most important organisational steps, guidelines and contact persons at the faculty of Psychology.
Here you can find a list of all necessary contact persons.
Application deadlines:
- Summer semester (start date April 1) by January 15.
- Winter semester (start of studies on October 1) by June 15
Language requirements:
- German: min. B1 level, better B2
- English: B1 / B2 - only applicable if courses are offered in English (see program of study)
FAQ - Exchange Students
For a stay at the TU Dresden we require a language level of at least B1 German and English to be able to follow the lecture units. However, a level of B2 in both German and English would be better.
Furthermore, a German course can be taken at the TU. All important information can be found here: https://tudias.de/de/sprachkurse/deutsch-als-fremdsprache.html
Here is a rough overview of the ECTS distribution:
- If you choose a module that lasts one semester and take the regular exam, you will receive the full ECTS number indicated in the study plan (see appendix).
- It is possible to discuss additional examination credits with the lecturers. Accordingly, you do not take the regular exam, but give a presentation, write an essay or simply take a smaller exam. This is often the case, for example, when students want to take modules that go over two semesters but are only with us in Dresden for one semester. The lecturers then fill out the "Certificate of Attendance" (Certificate of Attendance ) at the end of the semester. With this special arrangement you will receive 3 ECTS after passing the exam.
- If you do not want to take any exams at all, this is also possible. In this case, we recommend that you have the lecturer fill out the attendance list (Attendance List) after each lecture/seminar. With this list you will receive 1 ECTS for the participation.
In principle, this is possible. With regard to the ECTS points, you have different options if you choose a course that goes over two semesters.
- Since you do not know the content of the material from the other semester, it would be advisable to arrange an individual examination with the lecturer. Accordingly, you do not take the regular exam, but give a presentation, write an essay, or simply take a smaller exam. The lecturer will then fill out the "Certificate of Attendance" at the end of the semester. With this special arrangement, you will receive 3 ECTS after passing the exam.
- If you do not want to take any exams at all, this is also possible. In this case, we recommend that you have the lecturer fill out the attendance list (see appendix) after each lecture/seminar. With this list you will receive 1 ECTS for the attendance.
- In addition, you can try to catch up on the content material of the last semester and write the regular exam at the end of the semester. In doing so, you will receive full ECTS points.
No, but it would always be helpful to know why you do not want to attend a certain course anymore. For example, if there are overlaps with other courses, we will see that the schedules are adjusted in the next semester. This helps us to organize and coordinate future stays with us in Dresden.
Ms. Freitag is responsible for the timetables and has the most up-to-date information about the current conditions of the courses you can take Please contact petra.freitag1@tu-dresden.de from the Office of Student Organization directly after your arrival in Dresden to get advised and enrolled in your modules.
These changes should be completed in Table C/D of the Learning Agreement (or Table B1 in the DLA) and sent directly to Ms. Judith Josupeit for signature.
A preliminary examination is a prerequisite for taking part in the examination of the respective module. Most of the time it is a lecture or a written paper within the semester. Often the lecturers address the preliminary exams in the first lectures or seminars, so that you have enough time to prepare for them. If you are not sure whether you have to take an exam for a module and if so, which exam you have to take, please contact the respective lecturer again.
The current exam times and the period for exam enrollment are always announced promptly at the following website: https://tu-dresden.de/mn/psychologie/studium/pruefungsamt/pruefungstermine
In order to be registered for the exams, please fill out the attached document for each of your regular exam performances and send it to Ms. Herrmann at the Psychology Examination Office ().
All necessary information to fill out the document can be found at the web address linked above. Ms. Herrmann will then enroll you in your required exams and send you a confirmation of this.
On thenext page you can see an example of a filled out Transcript of Records. Please fill out all the fields that are highlighted in grey with the information about your exchange.
Other general frequently asked questions are answered HERE.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Below you can find an overview of the study paths and english courses offered at the faculty of Psychology.
If you have any questions regarding the courses or your Learning Agreement please contact the responsible ERASMUS Coordinators Judith Josupeit (Philipp Kruse substitution only)
To confirm/ change your schedule within the Learning Agreement after your arrival in Dresden please contact Karina Bley from the office of Study Organisation. Your ERASMUS Coordinator in Dresden will then sign your changes.
Please note that it is possible and may be necessary to make individual agreements after your arrival in Dresden with the responsible professor regarding the conditions of the course/ exam/ language (e.g. take an additional exam, only attend in a course without exam; take exam in english language instead of german) . If you wish to do so please use the Certificate of Attendance. Here you can also find Fill-In Instructions for this form. For proving only Attendance at courses please use the Attendance List.
Please read the "information for incoming student" above for more hints regarding your Learning Agreement.
Bachelor program
The bachelor program teaches a broad basis of psychological knowledge in research methods, general psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology and biopsychology. More detailed information you find within the official documents in the german curriculum.
All courses in english within the curriculum you find in our ENGLISH COURSE OFFER.
English descriptions of the modules and the particular responsibles you find within the short english version of the module catalogue Bachelor.
Master Program
There are three separate Master programs with specific focal areas:
Cognitive Affective Neuroscience (CAN)
Cognitive Affective Neuroscience focuses on basics, methods and application of cognitive-affective neurosciences and enables you to work in neuroscientific research. More detailed information you find within the official documents in the german curriculum.
You can find all courses in english within the curriculum in our ENGLISH COURSE OFFER.
You can find english descriptions of the modules and the particular responsible persons within the short english version of the module catalogue CAN.
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (CPP)
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy has a strong practical orientation and allows you to work in the field of clinical psychology, as well as to continue in the postgraduate program "Psychological Psychotherapy", or "Children and Adolescent Psychotherapy". You can find more detailed information within the official documents in the german curriculum.
You can find all courses in english within the curriculum in our ENGLISH COURSE OFFER.
You can find english descriptions of the modules and the particular responsibles within the short english version of the module catalogue KPP.
Human Performance in Sociotechnical Systems (HPSTS)
Human Performance in Sociotechnical Systems includes Work and Organizational Psychology, engineering psychology, psychology of learning and instruction, and traffic and transportation psychology and enables you to work in the diverse field of human resource and technology. You can find all detailed information within the official documents in the german curriculum.
You can find all courses in english within the curriculum in our ENGLISH COURSE OFFER.
You can find english descriptions of the modules and the particular responsibles within the short english version of the module catalogue HPSTS.
You can find the current contents & structure of this master programme HERE.