TU Dresden supports the health of its members as needed in the form of biomonitoring, vaccinations, ergonomic workspaces and holistic medical care. Our services include psychological counseling in matters of self-doubt, anxiety, exhaustion or addiction. In addition to the “active break,” the DHSZ offers over 50 programs to keep your body in balance – from relaxing in the sauna to Quidditch practice.

The maternity leave counseling service helps answer the most critical questions employees or students may have about continuing their work or studies at TU Dresden. Make use of short-term childcare at any time or flexible care during school breaks. In cooperation with the Studentenwerk, Campus Office Uni mit Kind organizes a flea market, loans out toys and even hosts advisory events on pregnancy and birth.

For the fifth time in a row, TU Dresden has been certified as a family-friendly university, actively helping employees to reconcile professional and family life, including via remote working. Attend the next free nursing counseling session to find out more about living wills, durable powers of attorney, healthcare proxies and emergency files. Employees of TUD offer advice on care organization and facilitate services for families.

Equal opportunities are assured by TU Dresden’s Mission Statement. As a member of TU Dresden, this also extends to your loved ones! For instance, the Welcome Center and the Dual Career Service offer advice to help your partner find exciting work in Dresden. Plus, TU Dresden hosts various workshops to support fathers in their familial role and promote dialogue amongst women – from students to employees to professors to supervisors – in networks like women@DDc.

TU Dresden aims to ensure both physical and digital accessibility. Find out more about the accessible guidance system, assistive hearing technology on campus, the reporting office for accessibility issues, our vehicle fleet and texts written in simple language. We support social and cultural skills development with our anti-discrimination podcast, self-tests and discussions. There are plenty of opportunities to come into contact with true internationalism and train acceptance in daily life.

At TU Dresden, you can even train to become an Animal Keeper! From Administrative Officers to Mechatronics Engineers and Biology Lab Technicians – TU Dresden offers 13 dual vocational education programs, which unite research and practical application. Support staff help our scientists to explore research topics in practice and ensure daily operations at the university in labs and workshops as well as educational and central units.