Semesters abroad, summer schools, language courses ... As a student, you will definitely benefit from a stay abroad. You can improve your subject and language skills, make contacts, make friends, get to know other cultures and much more. To get an overview of the many different options, take a look at our page. A look at our partner country of the month may also help to inspire you.

Which exchange programs can I take advantage of?

Every stay abroad comprises an exchange place and funding. Some programs, such as Erasmus+, already include both. If this is not the case, you will have to take care of the exchange place and funding individually. An overview of worldwide exchange opportunities can be found on the "Service4Mobility" portal.

ERASMUS+ in Europe and worldwide

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The ERASMUS program enables you to spend short or long-term stays in Europe and worldwide.

TUDworldwide

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How about a stay in Africa, Asia or America? See the world during your studies, get to know new cultures and live and learn in a foreign environment - all this is all possible with TUDworldwide!

International faculty cooperations

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In addition to Erasmus+ and TUDweltweit, there are also international faculty cooperations with partner universities all over the world. Just take a look at your Faculty's website!

Individual stays

You can of course plan a stay abroad yourself. We will be happy to support you. You can find information on the "Individual stay" page.

How can I finance my stay abroad?

There are various funding opportunities and programs that can help you finance your stay abroad. You can find out which requirements must be met and what exactly is funded on our information pages.

How do I apply?

Depending on the exchange program you have chosen, you will need to apply to the respective Coordinator in your Faculty or in the International Office. For some programs, applications for exchange places are made within the Faculty, but funding applications are made with Unit International Affairs. The respective contact persons, application modalities and deadlines can be found on the corresponding information pages of the various programs and cooperations. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to prepare. We recommend that you plan your stay abroad at least one year in advance.

Information events

We offer various information events in the winter and summer semesters. Registration is not necessary.

Testimonials

Many TU Dresden students have already been abroad. Whether in Europe or worldwide,  with a cooperation or individually organized - benefit from their experiences and take a look at their testimonials.

What do others say about their stay abroad?

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Paul Ruppricht studied one semester in Norway

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

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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.

© André Paegert

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."

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Viktoria Portee completed one semester in Ireland

"I always like to remember the day this 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

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 one I would recommended to anyone. 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

Lars Leonhardt studied in New Zealand

"After 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 paradise beaches, behind the next bend a glacier and snow-covered peaks are already waiting for you".

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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".

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Dominik Rivoir was at Boston University

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

© Eva L. Kellmann

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 at a high level. Jerusalem is very religious. To experience this was very special for me".

© Anne Grevener

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."

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To stay up to date, subscribe to the newsletter of the International Office and don't miss any announcements and deadlines for studying abroad. You can also find the latest information about studying abroad on our newsboard.

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