First semester introductory events (ESE)
In order for you to have a smooth start at the university, the faculties and disciplines, as well as the Student Councils organise varied first-semester introduction events. These take place before the start of the lecture period.
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We wish you a good start at TU Dresden!
You are welcome to download the presentation.
Please note: The lecture will be held in German
This presentation is ideal for all first semester students who want to find their footing. Find important information on starting your studies as well as practical tips and answers to the following questions: How does it all get started? What do I need? How to I plan my studies and daily schedule? How should I prepare and who can help me?
- Date:
- 18.09.2023 from 10 am to 12 am
- Location: The lecture will take place on the campus of the TU Dresden. We will announce the exact venue in due time.
- Dates:
- 20.09.2023 from 10 am to 12 am online
- 21.09.2023 from 1 pm to 3 pm online
- Link: Chat room
- Registration: No registration is required, you can simply attend.
- Speakers: Katarina Stein (student counselor) , Dr. Antje Beckmann (student counselor).
Please note: To participate in the chat, you will need a laptop with a stable internet connection. We recommend a quiet environment ideal for concentration and reading. You do not need to install any software.
Please note: The lecture will be held in German
Finding the introductory events schedule, changing your ZIH password, getting your E-meal card – there’s a lot to do and a lot of information to take in when you start university. The Central Student Information and Counseling Service and ServiceCenterStudies are there to help you keep track of it all. Get answers to your questions about studying at TU Dresden and pointers for useful counseling and services. Please note that all questions on how to construct a class schedule and about enrollment will be answered during the subject-specific introductory events (ESE).
- Date: 26.09.2023 from 15:30 pm to 17:30 pm
- Registration: No registration is required, you can simply attend.
- Link: Chat-Room,
- Chat-Moderation: Franziska Klinkewitz (student advisor), Eric Blumenthal (student advisor), Pascal Hoff (ServiceCenterStudies).
Please note: To participate in the chat, you will need a laptop with a stable internet connection. We recommend a quiet environment ideal for concentration and reading. You do not need to install any software.
Do you already know our checklist for the start of your studies?
Das studentische Team von Expedition Campus bietet für Studieninteressierte und Studienanfänger:innen individuelle Campusrundgänge an. Um Anmeldung mit Angabe des Wunschtermins wird gebeten Zum Anmeldeformular
- 05.07.2023 um 18 Uhr
im Anschluss Möglichkeit, gemeinsam den Stammtisch von ArbeiterKind zu besuchen (Angebot im Rahmen des Projektes Expedition Campus - Selbstbewusst auf dem Weg ins Studium) - 02.08.2023 um 18 Uhr
im Anschluss Möglichkeit, gemeinsam den Stammtisch von ArbeiterKind zu besuchen (Angebot im Rahmen des Projektes Expedition Campus - Selbstbewusst auf dem Weg ins Studium) - 06.09.2023 um 14 Uhr insbes. für Studienanfänger:innen (mehr Informationen zum Studienstart an der TU Dresden)
- 29.09. 2023 um 14 Uhr insbes. für Studienanfänger:innen (mehr Informationen zum Studienstart an der TU Dresden)
- 4.10.2023 um 14 Uhr insbes. für Studienanfänger:innen (mehr Informationen zum Studienstart an der TU Dresden)
Treffpunkt ist jeweils die Bücherzelle vorm Hörsaalzentrum der TU Dresden, Bergstraße 64.
Study areas with the ESE events of the study programs
Please research the areas of study below for your program of study. The form in which the ESE events will be offered at the end of September/beginning of October 2023 has not yet been determined. You can still find some information on the 2022 start date for orientation purposes on the websites linked below for your study program.
Please note that there will be updates and changes.
We strongly recommend that you attend the ESE events!
Study programs at the School of Sciences
| Biochemistry (Master) | Physik (Bachelor, Master) |
| Biology in Society (Master) | Psychologie (Bachelor) |
| Chemie (Bachelor) Chemistry (Master) |
Psychologie mit Schwerpunkt Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie (Master) |
| Lebensmittelchemie (Staatsprüfung) |
Psychologie: Cognitive Affective Neuroscience (Master) |
| Mathematik (Bachelor) | Psychologie: Human Performance in Socio-Technical Systems (Master) |
| Mathematics (Master) | Organic and Molecular Electronics (Master) |
| Mathematics in Business and Economics (Master) | Technomathematics (Master) |
| Molekulare Biologie und Biotechnologie (Bachelor) | Wirtschaftsmathematik (Bachelor) |
Study programs at the Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB)
| Molecular Bioengineering (Master) | Regenerative Biology and Medicine (Master) |
| Physics of Life (Master) |
Study programs at the International Graduate School (IHI) Zittau
| Biotechnologie und Angewandte Ökologie (Master) | Organismic and Molecular Biodiversity (Master) |
Study programs at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Angewandte Medienforschung (Master) |
Philosophie (Master) |
| Antike Kulturen (Master) |
Politik und Verfassung (Master) |
| Digital Humanities (Master) | Sozialpädagogik, Sozialarbeit und Wohlfahrtswissenschaften (Bachelor) |
| Europäische Sprachen (Master) |
Sozialpädagogik (Master) |
| Geistes-, Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften (Bachelor) |
Soziologie (Master) |
| Geschichte (Master) | Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften (Bachelor) |
| International Studies in Intellectual Property Law (Master) |
Vocational Education and Personnel Capacity Building (Master) |
| Kunstgeschichte (Master) |
Weiterbildungsforschung und Organisationsentwicklung (Master) |
Study programs at the School of International Studies (ZIS)
Internationale Beziehungen (Bachelor, Master)
Study programs at the International Graduate School (IHI) Zittau
| Business Ethics and Responsible Management (Master) | Internationales Management (Master) |
Studying to be a teacher
Further important and helpful information on the start of your studies, including tutorials on timetable construction, is offered on the website of the Office of Student Affairs (Studienbüro Lehramt zum Studienstart).
Below you will find your teaching subjects linked to the ESE events of the associated faculties.
Teaching Subjects (Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Secondary Schools, Vocational Schools)
* The education in music takes place at the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden.
Vocational specializations in the teaching profession at vocational schools
| Bautechnik | Gesundheit und Pflege |
| Chemietechnik | Holztechnik |
| Metall- und Maschinentechnik | |
| Fahrzeugtechnik | Sozialpädagogik |
Study programs at the School of Engineering Sciences
| Biomedizinische Technik (Diplom) | Maschinenbau Aufbaustudium Fernstudium (Diplom) |
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Mechatronik (Diplom) |
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| Distributed Systems Engineering (Master) | Medieninformatik (Bachelor, Master) |
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Elektrotechnik (Diplom) |
Nanoelectronic Systems (Master) |
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Informatik (Diplom, Bachelor, Master) |
Regenerative Energiesysteme (Diplom) |
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Informationssystemtechnik (Diplom) |
Textilmaschinen und Textile Hochleistungswerkstofftechnik (Master) |
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Maschinenbau (Diplom, Bachelor) |
Verfahrenstechnik und Naturstofftechnik (Diplom, Bachelor) |
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Maschinenbau Fernstudium |
Verfahrenstechnik und Naturstofftechnik Aufbaustudium (Diplom) |
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Maschinenbau Aufbaustudium (Diplom) |
Werkstoffwissenschaft (Diplom, Bachelor) |
Study programs at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Study programs at the International Graduate School (IHI) Zittau
Ecosystem Services (Master)
Study programs at the School of Medicine
| Gesundheitswissenschaften/Public Health (Master) - will not be enrolled for WS 2023/24 | Medizin (Staatsprüfung) |
| Hebammenkunde (Bachelor) | Medical Radiation Sciences (Master) |
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Humanmedizin Modellstudiengang (Staatsprüfung) |
Zahnmedizin (Staatsprüfung) |
For questions regarding the study start, the following contact persons are available to you:
Study success projects support the start of studies
Online Preparatory Courses of TU Dresden:
- Mathematics (German)
- Physics (German)
- Mathematics/Physics for (Dental) Medicine (German)
- Computer Science (German)
Contact:
Events of Making Teachers Confident (MTC@TUD)
In our MTC orientation tutorials, we answer all your questions about the start of your studies.
The dates for the orientation tutorials in the winter semester 2021/22 will be announced soon.
Contact:
Events of the Orientation Platform Research & Practice
- career prospects for students of business education and management training [Oct./Nov. 2023]
- career prospects for students of business information systems [Oct./Nov. 2023]
- career options for psychologists [from Oct. 2023]
- OFP Podcast
Contact:
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Key Competencies@TUD
Starting your studies can be challenging. The Key Competencies@TUD team supports you from the first semester onwards with tips and tricks for time and stress management, helps you with the learning material and exam preparation, and prepares you for your first presentation or project work.
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Offers of TU Dresden's Writing Center
From your first transcript or term paper to your final thesis: the Writing Center team is happy to provide advice and assistance throughout your studies, including student writing consultations, workshops, tutorials, and writing events. You can find all information on the overview page for students.
Further information on the freshman site