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Before Studying

With 119 courses of study it comprises all academic disciplines. The spectrum stretches from Architecture to German studies and Dental medicine. Around 29,000 students currently complete their studies with a Bachelor's, Master's, Diplom or state examination. International dual degrees are available for selected subjects.

TU Dresden puts a great emphasis on internationality. Each year, students from over 125 countries choose to study at TU Dresden. Additionally, the university provides its students with diverse opportunities to take part in exchange programmes in order to gather practical experience abroad. Through a comprehensive language study programme students are well prepared for their stay abroad.

The TUD Dresden University of Technology is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany.

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Before Studying - News (in German mainly)

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Before Studying - Events (in German mainly)

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Further Events

Inform, Orientate, Test

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Reasons to choose TU Dresden

What makes studying at TU Dresden so appealing? The vast diversity of study programmes, the flair of a student city, the services for students! Those are all decisive arguments when choosing to study at TU Dresden.
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Programmes Offered

The Study Information System presents all available study programmes of our university incl. information on the prerequisites for studying as well as the application procedure. Additionally the following topics are explained here: PhD degrees, part-time studies and distance learning.
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Interna­tional Affairs

For international students, who complete an entire course of studies or participate in an exchange, many things are new and different from their home countries. What language skills are required? Which high school certificates are accepted for studying at the university? Which scholarship programmes are available? Answers to these and further questions from A to Z are provided here.
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Test our University

Numerous offers are available to facilitate an informed study choice: visit laboratories or conduct experiments; experience every day university life and attend lectures; partake in internship for pupils or participate in a study programme for gifted high school students – these topics and much more can be explored here.
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Application

Have you found a course of study? All information regarding the application procedure incl. prerequisites and admission restrictions (numerus clausus) as well as application deadlines are available in this section.
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Counselling

What are my interests and talents? What will my later professional life look like? Which studies programme suits me? Choosing your degree course can be a long and sometimes tedious process. The Central Student Information and Counselling Service is eager to assist you in finding a suitable study course through divers services such as counselling, information and projects.
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Studying at TU Dresden

The secret to the university’s success lies in the interdisciplinary education, in the early involvement of its students into current research projects and a high degree of practical relevance.  

Studying at TU Dresden is demanding and challenging but is facilitated by an attractive environment for students. The main campus located in the proximity of the city centre comprises a mix of listed, historic buildings and modern structures, embedded in an abundance of greenery.

Many additional reasons to study at TU Dresden are available in the section “Why TU Dresden”.

Important Information

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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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Herbstuni­versität 2025

Die Herbstuniversität bietet Studieninteressierten ab 16 Jahren vom 6.10. bis zum 9.10. ein vielfältiges und flexibles Programm rund um die Geistes-, Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften. Studieninteressierte können sich für einzelne oder mehrere Veranstaltungen anmelden und den Campus erkunden, Studiengänge kennenlernen, sich mit Studierenden austauschen sowie sich mit Berufsperspektiven beschäftigen. Die Anmeldung ist bis zum 1.10. möglich.
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UNI Inklusiv

Uni Inklusiv ist ein Angebot für Studieninteressierte mit Behinderung und chronischer Erkrankung, wobei die vielfältigen Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten für ein erfolgreiches Studium an der TU Dresden kennengelernt werden können. An einem individuell organisierten Besuchstag können Möglichkeiten der digitalen und baulichen Barrierefreiheit vor Ort getestet werden. Es wird zur Studienwahl und zu Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten im Studienalltag beraten.

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Tipps zur Studienwahl

Möchten Sie sich mit dem Gedanken an ein Studium befassen oder sind Sie unsicher oder unentschlossen, was Sie studieren möchten? Die Studienwahl umfasst eine Vielzahl von Aspekten und ist mit einigen zentralen Fragen verbunden. Die Checkliste und die Tipps der Zentralen Studienberatung können Ihnen bei der Studienorientierung und bei der Studienwahl helfen.