Learning platform OPAL
What is OPAL?
OPAL - the online platform for academic teaching and learning - is the central learning platform of the TU Dresden and other Saxon universities. It can be used by all members of the TU Dresden with a valid ZIH user login as well as by guests.
What do I find in OPAL?
- lecture notes and material
- tests and tasks
- course enrolments
- learn and working groups
How to log in
- You need a valid user account of the TU Dresden Centre for Information Services (ZIH). With your matriculation you get an e-mail including a coupon ID. With this you can activate your user account via the Self Service Portal.
- Go afterwards to tu-dresden.de/opal, choose »TU Dresden« and click on »Login«.
- In the next dialog box enter your user name and password and click once more on »Login«.
Where to find more information?
If you have any questions about specific content in OPAL, please consult the contact person for the respective course. In case of technical problems with the learning platform you can contact the E-Learning Support at the Service Desk.
For further information about OPAL visit the FAQ of "E-Learning an der TU Dresden".
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SD-E-Learning-Support
Send encrypted email via the SecureMail portal (for TUD external users only).
Visiting address:
Andreas-Pfitzmann-Bau, E036 Nöthnitzer Straße 46
01187 Dresden
Postal address:
TUD Dresden University of Technology
Support Center Digitalisierung
Service Desk
01062 Dresden
Telephone is forwarded to colleagues at the central service desk in case of unavailability.
Office hours:
For operational reasons, the the e-learning support will be closed on Thursday, 22 May 2025. We kindly ask for your understanding.