Studying abroad

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We are now for you in the Fritz-Foerster-Building
(Mommsenstraße 6, 01069 Dresden).

Reception by the ServiceCenterStudies in the foyer of the Fritz-Foerster-Building (FOE).

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Tuesday in FOE: 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:00
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From Dresden all around the globe!

Semesters, internships or language courses abroad - as a student you will definitely benefit from a stay abroad. You can improve your technical and language skills, forge new contacts, make friends, get to know other cultures and much more. To get an overview of the many different possibilities, take a look at our website. Maybe a look at our Partner Country of the Month might also be helpful for inspiration.

What do alumni say about their stay?

Paul Ruppricht studied one semester in Norway

"Norway is a multifaceted country for a stay abroad. Not only that you talk to your professors on a first-name basis, but also the lectures are more open and different from the German frontal teaching: Group work and presentations are a fixed part of the lessons and the teaching staff gives constant feedback. In general, studying is less anonymous."

Max Steiner spent a semester in the USA

"It was a wonderful experience! New York is a crazy city that surprises you every day. There are so many things to discover, experience and enjoy during a semester abroad that I can highly recommend it to everyone! The university is top-notch, has a good reputation, friendly professors and good support.

Unter den weitern Top 10: André Paegert aus Indien

André Paegert spent one semester in India

"I chose India for my semester abroad not without reason. In particular, the completely different culture and life in this country interested and excited me. Looking back, I am also very happy to have participated in this exchange. The country is colorful, chaotic and very open."

Viktoria Portee completed one semester in Ireland

"I always like to remember the day the photo was taken. There was absolute spring weather on the cliffs: rain, sun, raging winds and freezing cold. My friend and me went to the cliffs to take the perfect picture, but the weather didn't make it easy for us. Finally, when we reached the top we were able to take it. And it was worth it."

Christoph Schönfelder was in China

"The stay at the Zhejiang University in Hangzhou and in China was without any doubt a life enriching and formative experience and is recommended to everyone. You develop both on a personal and academic level and discover new possibilities for your future life, which you do not want to miss in retrospect".

Lars Leonhardt studied in New Zealand

"While I had already arrived in New Zealand but had not yet started my semester abroad, I traveled across the islands together with backpackers from all corners of the world. You drive your car along winding roads and while you are still lying on paradisiacal beaches, behind the next bend a glacier and snow-covered peaks are already waiting for you".

Unter den weiteren Top 10: Sami Tuffaha aus Norwegen

Sami Tuffaha completed an internship in Norway

"It was a nice sunny Sunday afternoon, my friend and also internship supervisor Marko suggested that we go hiking and we did it just before sunset to enjoy the view by the fjords. When we were at the top of the mountain, Marko tried to take a great picture".

Unter den weitern Top 10: Dominik Rivoir aus den USA

Dominik Rivoir was at Boston University

"From an academic point of view, the semester was very worthwhile. The type of teaching differs greatly from the TU Dresden. The courses are more practically oriented and for graded homework a lot of initiative and creativity is needed. In 2 of my courses there was a research project instead of a final exam, which was also very interesting and educational".

Unter den weitern Top 10: Eva L. Kellmann aus Israel

Eva Kellmann was in Jerusalem

"All in all, it is a very enriching experience to visit a university abroad, as the motivation and teaching methods of the lecturers can be quite different from those in Germany. A lot of English is spoken, even at a high level. Jerusalem is very religious. To experience this is a special experience for me".

Unter den weitern Top 10: Anne Grevener aus Schweden

Anne Grevener studied one semester in Sweden

"Together with a friend from Germany, we set out from Skellefteå in the province of Vesterbottens län towards the north. On the way back we took this nice snapshot on a remote bridge at Piteälven. The frozen river in the beautiful snowy surroundings was an image that stuck in our minds."

Which exchange programs can I use?

Every stay abroad includes the exchange place and the financing. Some programs, such as Erasmus+, already consist of both. If this is not the case, you have to take care of the exchange place and the financing individually.

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The following programs and cooperations will take you abroad:

ERASMUS+ IN EUROPE and WORLDWIDE: Currently, TU Dresden cooperates with more than 340 European and non-European universities in the Erasmus program. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain valuable experience abroad during your studies or doctorate. There are no tuition fees at the host university and you will receive a scholarship. With Erasmus worldwide you will also receive a travel allowance.
TUD worldwide: There are many central cooperations with universities all over the world. Through these partnerships you will usually save the tuition fees at the host university.
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY COOPERATIONS: Many chairs and institutes of the TU Dresden have specific cooperations with universities all over the world. Again, tuition fees at the host university are usually waived. For further information, please contact the respective professor of your faculty directly.
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS: The first contact point for internships abroad is the Leonardo Office Saxony. There you will receive free support: workshops, intercultural preparation courses, internship placement and support up to the awarding of scholarships. University groups such as AIESEC or IAESTE also offer extensive support.
In addition, there is always the possibility of an individually planned stay, which we will gladly help you plan.

How can I finance my stay abroad?

PROMOS-SCHOLARSHIPS WORLDWIDE: The PROMOS program can support both study exchanges within the framework of partnerships worldwide (outside the ERASMUS area) and individually planned stays abroad. There are also scholarships for language and training courses abroad and for writing the final thesis.
DAAD-SCHOLARSHIPS WORLDWIDE: At the German Academic Exchange Service you can apply for one-year study scholarships (all subjects from the 4^th semester onwards). In addition, there are various special announcements (some from the 3^rdsemester onwards).
OTHER SUPPORT POSSIBILITIES: Exchange programs and scholarships are often limited to certain countries, disciplines or even universities. We are happy to provide you with information regarding uni-external scholarship programs, such as the Auslands-BAföG, the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD) or the scholarships of the Fulbright Commission.

How do I apply?

Depending on the exchange program you have chosen, you apply to the respective subject coordinator of your faculty or to the Staff Unit International Affairs/International Office (SG Internationales/International Office). In some programs, the application for the exchange place is done within the faculty, but the application for funding is done centrally at the International Office. The respective contact persons, application modalities and deadlines can be found on the information pages of the various programs and cooperations.

Plan your stay abroad at least one year in advance!