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During your studies

Every student has their own unique life story, personal goals, and dreams to achieve. Along the way, it is important to overcome challenges and make decisions. We support you in your studies with a wide range of advisory services, information, and events.

Discover all the services and offers that will help you on your path to academic success.

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News

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Dec 22, 2025
Specialist and team coaches wanted
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Dec 22, 2025
Mohammad Zafer Saysaa awarded the 2025 DAAD Prize by TU Dresden
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Dec 19, 2025
Career Talk with European Space Agengy (ESA) on January 7, 5 pm
Source: Career Service News
More News

Events

Jan 6 2026
Online short work­shop: Study and Exam Coach­ing
Jan 7 2026
Open con­sulta­tion hours at the Career Service
Jan 7 2026
Kick-start your career at an inter­nation­al organ­isation
Jan 7 2026
Career Talk with European Space Agency (ESA)
Jan 12 2026
Online-Kurz­work­shop: An­schieben statt Auf­schieben – ... und heute fang ich an!
Jan 12 2026
Arbeit­srecht und Sozial­ver­sicher­ung im Neben­job
Further Events

STUDY ORGANIZATION - ADVICE - STAY ABROAD - PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

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Start of your studies

You have successfully graduated from high school and obtained a place at university. And now, new students have a lot of questions: When do my studies start? Where exactly do I have to go? Where can I obtain my timetable? Answers to these questions regarding the start of your studies are available here.
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Organisa­tion of studies

Everything you need to know about your studies: re-registration, leave of absence, semester fees, course catalog, timetable, and de-registration - we help you keep track of everything and successfully complete your studies.

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Counselling and Services

Here, you will find all relevant counselling and service offers for all stages of your studies – an A to Z guide of services designed for students.
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Academic Success

Getting started, meeting new people and experiencing campus life, pulling through your exams, preparing for a job and finding a balance between your studies, work and family – as students, you face lots of challenges. To support you, TU Dresden offers advice, services and plenty of projects to join in. Find your own way here >>
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Stay abroad

A stay abroad is an experience for life. We support you in choosing your stay abroad, help you plan it and point you towards possibilities for funding your stay.
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Your career start

A successful career start does not only depend on your choice of studies. Here, you will find all relevant contact persons and information pertaining to internships, career choice and the acquisition of key competences.
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Information and services at a glance

Would you like to know how to optimize your timetable, re-register on time, organize a stay abroad or start your career successfully? We are here to advise you on all questions and concerns relating to your studies at the University of Excellence TU Dresden. In the Advice Compass you will find comprehensive information on key topics such as starting your studies, organizing your studies and student advice. You can also discover a wide range of study-related measures that are individually tailored to your goals and your degree - for your personal and academic success at one of Germany's leading universities. The offers are as varied as the paths to academic success and we will support you in developing your full potential.

SERVICE - CONSULTING - WORKSHOPS

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ServiceCen­terStudies

The “Service Center Studies” offers answer to all questions regarding your studies, your application to the TU Dresden and will point you towards the right contact person. The TU Dresden student hotline and the Frontdesk are open from Monday to Friday. You can get in touch by telephone +49 351 463 42 000 or by email servicecenter.studium@tu-dresden.de or visit us in person in the Fritz Foerster Building.
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Support during the study

Studying is not always a straightforward process. The Central Student Information and Counseling Service supports you with uncertainties, doubts and problems in all phases of your studies, during exam preparation and in the final phase. Whether by e-mail, telephone, online or in a personal conversation - we take time for your concerns.
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Interna­tional Tutor Programme

Would you like to spend one or two semester or even your entire studies at TU Dresden and require assistance in organisational matter regarding the start of your studies? The tutors of the International Office are eager to help!
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Workshops, webinars, study groups

In the winter semester, the Central Student Information and Counselling Services offers you various workshops for your personal academic success. Those who want to learn together with others, can also join a learning group. You can register now.
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Writing in degree programmes

The Writing Centre is the central point of contact regarding the subject of written communication in degree programmes. The writing advisory service provides students with competent support by writing tutors on all subjects related to your written projects. The Writing Centre also organises writing groups, a writing marathon and workshops.
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Student Newsletter

A fresh issue every month, packed with the latest information about studies, career start, campus life and culture. The TU Dresden Student Newsletter is published on the second Thursday of the month. Interested? Subscribe to the newsletter here:

Systems for organizing studies

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IT services at a glance

There are numerous important IT services available to TUD students. With the ZIH login, you can apply via the applicant and study portal as well as on the OPAL learning platform. Information on Datashare, PC pools, and software use can also be found on the Service Desk website.
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selma

In the student portal selma, you will find documents and applications relating to your studies and can register for courses and exams.
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OPAL

OPAL (Online Platform for Academic Teaching and Learning) is the central learning platform for students at TUD. Here you can register for courses and access teaching and learning materials.
TUD-Intranet - Internal information for students

The TUD intranet is the central internal information platform of TU Dresden.
There, students can find information on IT services, balancing studies and family life, health management services, university elections, and much more.

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