Central Student Information and Counselling Service
Things don’t always run smoothly when studying – some students have doubts about their choice of subjects or are experiencing difficulties with the material. Other find it difficult to complete their studies. The Central Student Information and Counselling Service provides you with counselling and information when anything is unclear, you are having doubts or experiencing any other problems at any time during your studies.
We want you to know that the Central Student Information and Counselling Service is here to support you throughout this challenging time.

Central Student Information and Counselling Service
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Visitor Address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Straße, 5th floor Strehlener Straße 24
01069 Dresden
At present a visit on site is only possible with appointment.
Postal Address:
Technische Universität Dresden Zentrale Studienberatung
01062 Dresden
Opening Hours:
- Monday:
- 09:00 - 12:00
- 14:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday:
- 09:00 - 12:00
- 14:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday:
- 14:00 - 17:00
- Thursday:
- 09:00 - 12:00
- 14:00 - 17:00
- Friday:
- 09:00 - 12:00
During these times you can call us without making an appointment at +49 351 463-40392 and you will always be able to reach a student counsellor.
Open Consultation Hours
During the open consultation hours our student counsellors can either solve your problem directly through a short consultation and concrete information or they can clarify with you what can help you further.
Open consultation hours
Individual Counselling
Your situation and problem are central to the counselling session. We will help you find the right solution for your individual situation, explore alternatives and plan the next steps.
Individual counselling
Workshops
Workshops are a good option when you would like to get a clearer idea of your issue together with others. You will work on finding solutions for the challenges you are facing.
Workshops
Study groups
Studying made easier in groups! If you would like to meet regularly with other students to exchange and support each other, you can find the right study group with our help.
Study groups
Chats
Chats are intended for discussing common topics such as doubts about your choice of subject or when you are considering switching to a different course. You can get counselling from the student counsellors and benefit from questions from other students.
Chats
Partnership Successful Studies
The PASST?! programme of TU Dresden is a safety net for success in your studies. If you experience severe difficulties during your studies, we are here with a range of different options to help you out.
PASST?! programme
Tips for Discontinuing Students
Choosing to discontinue your studies without graduating is a tough decision to make and comes with lots of questions and challenges. Our tips for discontinuing students will help you to keep track.
Tips
Infotheque
The Infotheque of the Central Student Information and Counselling Service offers you tips, handouts and links for a successful study programme. Some offers are currently only available in German.
Infotheque
About us
Learn more about the way of working and the approach to counselling as well as the team of the Central Student Information and Counselling Service.
The Central Student Information and Counselling Service also provides support to prospective students.