Career Building Opportunities for International Students

You are studying at TU Dresden with about 5,400 young people from all over the world. You are investing a lot of time and energy in your studies. Each international student contributes to the cultural diversity of Dresden. We hope you enjoy your time here so much that you will begin your career here in Germany after you have completed your studies. We, the Career Service of TU Dresden, offer support during your entire degree program and for up to 12 months after having finished your studies at our university. This service is free of charge.

Our Career Services

ScoutingDD: Career Counselling and Matchmaking

You want to gain professional experience in Dresden?

Send us your CV and we will find a suitable company for you!

In the project ScoutingDD we connect students with employers:

Job shadowing (1 day)
Case studies (1 day)
Internships and working student jobs

Scouting Companies | Registration

Application coaches

Student application coaches accompany you through the entire application process and your first steps in the German business world. They also advise you on application documents, internship research, preparation for job fairs and interviews.
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Scouting DD is a joint project of HTW Dresden and TU Dresden, funded by the Fachkräfteallianz Dresden. Further funded offers can be found here.

The Federal Employment Agency

The Federal Employment Agency provides an overview of opportunities for your transition into a career. At the Federal Employment Agency, you are involved in the placement process and informed of any applicable job opportunities. Book an appointment!

ScoutingDD Tour

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Target group

enrolled, international students of suitable disciplines at TU Dresden and HTW Dresden

Program

Kickoff on March, 13 at 10 a.m
Field trip week from 13 to 16 March 2023
90-minute guided tours through up to seven companies and their production facilities

	Mo, 13.3.	Tue, 14.3.	Wed, 15.3,	Thu, 16.3.
10–12 am	Kickoff ZEU/160/H	Infineon Technologies Semiconductor	Tokyo Electron Semiconductor	Peer Group Automation
10–12 am	Kickoff ZEU/160/H	ENO Energy Renewable Energies	Amazon DC Germany IT	PUEVIT GmbH Biotechnology
2–4 pm	WIPRO GmbH Consulting Foreign Trade Renewable Energy Afrika	Zarges GmbH Metal Processing	Packwise GmbH IT	Sunfire GmbH Renewable Energies / Plant engineering for elektrolysis
2–4 pm	Leybold GmbH Vacuum Solutions	Additive Drive Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering	Systema GmbH IT	M.O.S.S GmbH Software development Geo IT

Registration

Scouting DD is a joint project of HTW Dresden and TU Dresden, sponsored by the Fachkräfteallianz Dresden.

Workshops & Training Offers for International Students

Workshop & Training Offers for International Students

We offer a great variety of workshops and training opportunities for international students. Topics such as developing key skills, applying for a job in Germany, and preparing for the German labour market are covered.

Topics

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Time and Project Management
Applying in Germany
Working Culture in Germany
Preparation for German Job Interviews and Career Fairs

Browse through our semester program to find out about current workshop offers.

Campus Events and Job Search

Meeting Employers on Campus

Networking is crucial for a successful career entry. Campus events give you the opportunity to get in contact with employers for internships or jobs. We organize different formats like Career Live Streams, Branchentreffs or Speed Datings.

Further Information

Information Pool

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Find key information on how to start a professional career in Germany, e.g. legal restrictions, formalities, design of application papers and particularities of German recruitment & selection hiring process.