Studying abroad

Semesters abroad, summer schools, language courses ... as a student, you will definitely benefit from a stay abroad. You can improve your academic knowledge and language skills, make friends and helpful contacts for your career, get to know other cultures and much more. Take a look around to find out more about the various options. For inspiration on where to go, our partner country of the month can help you.

Which exchange programs are available to me?

Every stay abroad needs an exchange place and funding. Some programs (such as Erasmus+) already include both. If this is not the case, the exchange place and funding need to be organized individually. On Service4Mobility, you can find an overview of worldwide exchange opportunities.

ERASMUS+ in Europe and worldwide

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With the ERASMUS program, you can 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 possible with TUDworldwide!

International faculty cooperations

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In addition to Erasmus+ and TUDworldwide, 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 an individual stay abroad that is not included in any of our exchange programs. We will be happy to support you. Find out more about how to organize your stay as a free mover.

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 at the International Office. For some programs, you apply for your exchange places at your faculty, while applying for funding via the International Office. 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 and to keep the application deadlines in mind. We recommend that you start planning 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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London calling (Dominik - Großbritannien ERASMUS)

"Da lief ich und plötzlich stand da eines DER Wahrzeichen der britischen Hauptstadt vor mir. Die Familie der Heimat am Hörer, die Freunde, die mir mit der Zeit eine zweite Familie geworden sind, hinter mir und das in einer wunderschönen, weihnachtlich geschmückten Stadt. Es war über die Feiertage, während die Vorlesungen an der Loughborough University pausierten. (Der Bus war schlichtweg Zufall)".

© Sophie_Schlenker

Weihnachtsmarkt mit Aussicht (Sophie - Österreich ERASMUS)

"Die Karlskirche liegt direkt neben den Gebäuden der TU Wien und somit lag der Weihnachtsmarkt direkt auf dem Weg zu meinen Veranstaltungen".

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"Es ist nicht der Berg den wir bezwingen - wir bezwingen uns Selbst", Edmund Hillary (Pauline - Österreich ERASMUS)

"Ich wurde während meines Auslandssemesters oft mit neuen Herausforderungen konfrontiert und musste oft über mich selbst hinauswachsen. Es war es mir eine Herzensangelegenheit einmal die Nordkette zu erklimmen. Es bot sich mir ein atemberaubender Blick und ein Moment der Stille. Der TUD Rucksack versorgte mich dabei stets mit Proviant für die noch so anstrengendste Reise".

© Fabian_Glüer

Wanderung zum Nustfjord (Fabian - Norwegen ERASMUS)

"Nachdem mir die Sehnsucht nach in Schnee bedeckten Bergen wieder aufkam, entschied ich mich mit dem gewonnenen Interrailticket auf die Lofoten zu fahren, um dort zwischen den Bergen entlang der Fjorde zu wandern. Die Straßen waren spiegelglatt und ein kalter Wind wehte".

© Lea _ Bänder

Der Blick von der tausendsten Stufe (Lea - Japan TUDweltweit)

"Das Foto hat mein Vater von mir aufgenommen, als er mich in Japan besuchte. Wir sind zum Risshakuji-Tempel gefahren und haben uns dort bis zum höchsten Bauwerk durchgerungen. Bekannter ist dieser Ort unter dem Namen Yamadera, was wörtlich übersetzt „Bergtempel“ bedeutet. Da man 1000 Stufen durch einen mystischen Wald erklimmen muss, fühlt sich die Aussicht von der Spitze umso bedeutender an".

Newsletter and news

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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