Study requirements
— University degree in economics, political science or law, or one with a concentration in these disciplines, or a qualification from an officially recognized vocational academy in Germany in the fields of International Policy, International Law or Economics
— English proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
— Proof of special aptitude according to the aptitude assessment regulations
Aptitude assessment as an application prerequisite
Applicants must have taken part in the aptitude assessment procedure prior to application submission. The aptitude assessment procedure is organized by the Center for International Studies (ZIS). You can find detailed information on participating in the aptitude assessment procedure on the ZIS homepage for
applicants who obtained their first university degree at a German university and
applicants who obtained their first university degree at a non-German university.
Application
Assuming you haven’t already, you can apply for the degree program via our online portal once your aptitude has been determined and you will be included in the numerus clausus (restricted admission) selection process.
German language requirements
International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.
Step 1: Online application for the degree program
• Please visit the online application page once the application period has started.
• After answering the questions in the application section, you will be guided to the corresponding application portal.
• After you have entered your personal information, you need to submit your online application.
• You will then be prompted to print out your cover letter with your application number.
Step 2: Application for the Aptitude assessment or NC selection procedure
Your degree program requires you to take part in an aptitude assessment or selection process. To do this, you must have the following documents ready. You will be informed after your online application in which form and deadline the documents will be requested from you (by post or online). Please make sure that your application number, which was assigned to you when applying online, is indicated in your application documents. If you are unable to apply via the selma portal before the deadline, you don’t need to include your application number.
Required documents
a) General documents
Except for the Master's Degree in International Relations, the following general documents must be submitted by everyone:
• your online application - filled in and signed
• Copy of the higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur certificate); if available, certificate of the higher education entrance examination (copy of the original and the translation in either German or English)
• Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree including official transcript of records. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree programme has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programmes with entry restrictions (form on the Admissions Office website)
• the last certificate of enrollment stating the degree program and semester wherever enrollment into a more advanced semester is requested
• If you are not yet enrolled at TU Dresden, a certificate of your academic achievements from your previous university stating all courses of study including semesters
• Copy of passport (for international applicants)
• Original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy (APS) for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants
• Copy of German language proficiency according to the requirements.
b) Special degree-specific documents
Information on registration and the necessary documents for the aptitude assessment process
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures
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1st April – 31st May
- Application address
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Applicants with German nationality:
TU Dresden
Immatrikulationsamt
01062 Dresden
Germany
Applicants with foreign nationality:
TU Dresden
Akademisches Auslandsamt
01062 Dresden
Germany
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures
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1st April – 31st May
- Application period
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EU applicants:
1st April – 15th July
Non-EU applicants:
1st April – 31st May
- Application address
- The application takes place online via uni-assist e.V.
Further links and information
- Additional information
- Link to the degree program
- International Relations