Let's get started - the first weeks at the university

You have mastered your Abitur, and you do not only leave your school, but above all also a familiar environment. When you take up your studies at TUD you enter new terrain, many things are unknown, huge and difficult to understand. You may ask yourself: How does the study programme start? Where do I need to go? Where can I get a study schedule? Our checklist will help you, to respect the most important points.

As the ways to the study programme preparatory courses. The courses serve the immediate preparation for the study programme and to brush up your knowledge from high school.

Your studies at TUD will start with the first semester introductory week. We recommend you to attend the eventsorganised by the faculties and disciplines. Many questions can already be answered at this first meeting. Also students of advanced semesters offer events to get to know the campus and university life.

In order to master the numerous challenges of student life the ServiceCenterStudies, the Central Student Information and Counselling Services, the Admissions Office,
the International Office as well as the Career Service are ready to help and advise.

For international freshmen, the International Office offers an introduction and information event. You will be informed about the date in your letter of admission or at the time of enrolment. International Tutor Programme

A special highlight for the university and you as a newly enrolled students at TUD is the annual matriculation ceremony. The Rector and the Senate invite you to this ceremonial event, which always takes place in early October at the beginning of the winter semester.

Studying means more than schedule, lecture hall, and books. For your new surrounding, we have compiled a few useful links.

In a short period of time, you will surely get acquainted with the campus and the university city of Dresden. Whether in the auditorium, the lab or the refectory you will know your way around and will also find the time to explore and enjoy Dresden and its surroundings.