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During your studies

Every student has their own personal background as well as their own wishes and dreams, which they would like to realize. On the way, there are many hurdles to take and decisions to make. We support you during your studies with counseling, information and events.

Here, you will find all offers and services that can assist you in your studies.

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News

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Events

Oct 14 2025
Work and Resid­ence Law During Studies and After Gradu­ation (engl.)
Oct 16 2025
In simple terms: Labor Law (engl.)
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Inter­cultur­al Compet­ence at the Work­place (engl.)
Oct 21 2025
Gesunde Arbeit­sorgan­isation
Oct 22 2025
Career Talk with Deutsche Bank AG
Further Events

Important topics

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Start of your studies

You have successfully graduated from high school and obtained a place at university. And now, new students have a lot of questions: When do my studies start? Where exactly do I have to go? Where can I obtain my timetable? Answers to these questions regarding the start of your studies are available here.
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Organisa­tion of studies

These pages will give you an overview of topics such as re-registration, leave of absence, semester fees and contributions, the schedule of the academic year, the course catalogue, your timetable as well as the termination of enrolment at the end of your studies.
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Counselling and Services

Here, you will find all relevant counselling and service offers for all stages of your studies – an A to Z guide of services designed for students.
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Academic Success

Getting started, meeting new people and experiencing campus life, pulling through your exams, preparing for a job and finding a balance between your studies, work and family – as students, you face lots of challenges. To support you, TU Dresden offers advice, services and plenty of projects to join in. Find your own way here >>
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Stay abroad

A stay abroad is an experience for life. We support you in choosing your stay abroad, help you plan it and point you towards possibilities for funding your stay.
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Your career start

A successful career start does not only depend on your choice of studies. Here, you will find all relevant contact persons and information pertaining to internships, career choice and the acquisition of key competences.
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Always well informed

How do I build my timetable? When and how do I have to re-register? Who can help me organize a stay abroad? How can I launch my professional career? We are happy to support you with all your concerns and questions. In the Advice Compass, you will find all the relevant information you need about starting your studies, organizing your studies and study advice. You can also find out which study-related measures best suit both you and your degree aspirations. There are a plethora of options and we would like to support you in successfully managing your studies.

Offers

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ServiceCen­terStudies

The “Service Center Studies” offers answer to all questions regarding your studies, your application to the TU Dresden and will point you towards the right contact person. The TU Dresden student hotline and the Frontdesk are open from Monday to Friday. You can get in touch by telephone +49 351 463 42 000 or by email servicecenter.studium@tu-dresden.de or visit us in person in the Fritz Foerster Building.
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Support during the study

Studying is not always a straightforward process. The Central Student Information and Counseling Service supports you with uncertainties, doubts and problems in all phases of your studies, during exam preparation and in the final phase. Whether by e-mail, telephone, online or in a personal conversation - we take time for your concerns.
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Interna­tional Tutor Programme

Would you like to spend one or two semester or even your entire studies at TU Dresden and require assistance in organisational matter regarding the start of your studies? The tutors of the International Office are eager to help!
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Workshops, webinars, study groups

In the winter semester, the Central Student Information and Counselling Services offers you various workshops for your personal academic success. Those who want to learn together with others, can also join a learning group. You can register now.
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Writing in degree programmes

The Writing Centre is the central point of contact regarding the subject of written communication in degree programmes. The writing advisory service provides students with competent support by writing tutors on all subjects related to your written projects. The Writing Centre also organises writing groups, a writing marathon and workshops.
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Student Newsletter

A fresh issue every month, packed with the latest information about studies, career start, campus life and culture. The TU Dresden Student Newsletter is published on the second Thursday of the month. Interested? Subscribe to the newsletter here:

Systems for organizing studies

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IT services at a glance

There are numerous important IT services available to TUD students. With the ZIH login, you can apply via the applicant and study portal as well as on the OPAL learning platform. Information on Datashare, PC pools, and software use can also be found on the Service Desk website.
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selma

In the student portal selma, you will find documents and applications relating to your studies and can register for courses and exams.
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OPAL

OPAL (Online Platform for Academic Teaching and Learning) is the central learning platform for students at TUD. Here you can register for courses and access teaching and learning materials.