For Whom?

• Students attending free DSH courses

• Students attending preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) at TUDIAS

• Applicants attending fee-based DSH courses at TUDIAS

Why?

• Insights into the contents and requirements of the desired degree programme

• Initial orientation for studying at TU Dresden

• Support for the transition from language course/preparatory course to studies

When?

• Starting mid-semester

• You can find the dates for your faculty at  “current activities in this semester ”

How?

Central Opening Lecture by the International Office

• General information on studying at TU Dresden

• Possible degrees at TU Dresden

Formation of a tutorial group with all international applicants of a faculty. This group is led by at least one tutor, who studies at the same faculty as the participants.

In this Tutorial Group:

1st Tutorial

• Important abbreviations/terms

• Getting to know important information material from the International Office

• Information on TU Dresden’s most important information and counselling centres

2nd Tutorial

• Working through the information sheet of the Central Student Information and Counselling Services for the desired degree programme

• Information on the recognition of previous programme achievements and on changing the degree programme

• Steps after passing/failing the DSH exam/assessment test

• Practical insights into the degree programme

• Overview of the accompanying support offers for the next semester

Individual Counselling and Support from the Tutor

Tutors study at the same faculty as you. They are your contact person. Just ask – they will be happy to help. And if tutors cannot answer your question, they will tell you whom to ask (e.g. degree programme specific advisor, International Office).

Additional Materials

You can find additional services and downloadable materials offered by your faculty on Opal. 

• Once you have found your faculty on Opal (listed on the left), you can:
  • Attend events online via video conference (dates and links in the description)
  • Use the forum to contact your tutors and other international students
  • Access and download all documents and files used in the tutorials
  • Contact your tutors via e-mail

For whom?

• Students in all semesters, who are enrolled in a German-and English taught degree programme (including ERASMUS students and other non-degree students)

• Particular focus: first-semester students at TU Dresden

Why?

• Help for starting your studies at TU Dresden

• Support for the independent organisation of your studies and for successful studying

When?

• While the semester is in session as well as at the beginning of the exam period

• Details for your faculty can be found at “current activities in this semester ”

How?

For all first-semester students at TU Dresden:

Central Information Day by the International Office

• Presentation of TU-internal and TU-external institutions/associations

• Important information for a successful start at TU Dresden

Students then form a tutorial group with all international applicants of a faculty. This group is led by a team of tutors, who study at the same faculty as the participants:

1st Tutorial (including a joint campus and faculty tour)

• Requirements for successful studying

• Important abbreviations/terms

• Overview of TU Dresden’s most important information material

• Language courses

• Sports programme

• Presentation of important contact persons

2nd Tutorial – For degree students only

Degree- students aim at acquiring a degree at TU Dresden:

• The academic year

• Types of courses

• Recognition of programme achievements (certificates)

• Changing the degree programme

• Working through the study regulations for the chosen degree programme

• Getting to know other study documents (e.g. exam regulations)

• Possible degrees

• Structure of the degree programme

• Planning the studies

• Explanations and help for putting together a course schedule

2nd Tutorial – For NON-degree students only (= exchange students, e.g., ERASMUS students)

Non-degree students are staying at TU Dresden for only one or two semesters and do not aim at acquiring a degree here in Dresden:

• The academic year

• Types of and requirements for courses

• Learning Agreement

• Recognition of programme achievements/transcript of records

Library tour

• Participation in a central library tour (main library or departmental library)

• Followed by a special tour with the tutorial group

For all international students of the faculty:

Tutorial "Socializing"

• Information and facts about  Dresden

• Cultural charcteristics in Germany

• Cultural offers in Dresden

• The format can be very different: Barbecue together, hiking, cooking, city tour,...

Tutorial "Assessment and Examinations"

• Types and course of exams/tests

• Use of resources (e.g. dictionary)

• What do you have to do to be able to take part?

• Tips for studying

• Analysis of a mock exam

• What to do in the case of passing/failing an exam

• Tips for picking up certificates

• Working through the exam regulations

• Visit of the examination office

Individual counselling and support from the tutor

Tutors study at the same faculty as you. They are your contact person. Just ask – they will be happy to help. And if tutors cannot answer your question, they will tell you whom to ask (e.g. degree programme specific advisor, International Office).

Further Help from the Tutors

Depending on the faculty, the tutors might offer further support. Detailed information can be acquired directly from your tutor. Please contact him/her. Name and E-mail address can be found here .