Counselling for Choosing a Study Programme
Choosing a degree programme is a long-term process which is often quite a challenge and is accompanied by many questions and uncertainties. The Central Student Information and Counselling Service offers a wide range of support services to help you find guidance and a degree programme that suits you.
The services offered by the Central Student Information and Counselling Service are voluntary, free of charge, confidential, and anonymous upon request.
In our work, we are guided by your needs, experiences and competencies. We support you in taking new perspectives, discovering resources and examining alternative paths. In our workshops you additionally benefit from the exchange with the group.
In this way, we accompany you in developing your own solution and planning the next steps.
Currently we support you with the following offers:

Central Student Information and Counseling Service
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Visitor Address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Straße, 5th floor Strehlener Straße 24
01069 Dresden
Postal Address:
Technische Universität Dresden Zentrale Studienberatung
01062 Dresden
Opening Hours:
- Monday:
- 09:00 - 12:00
- 13:00 - 16:00
- Except 26.9.
- Tuesday:
- 09:00 - 12:00
- 13:00 - 17:00
- Thursday:
- 13:00 - 16:00
- Friday:
- 09:00 - 12:00
During these times you can call us without making an appointment at +49 351 463-40392 and you will always be able to reach a student counsellor. On Tuesday afternoon and Thursday we are also on site for you.
Open Consultation Hours
During the Open Consultation Hours, our student counsellors will either be able to solve your problem immediately by providing brief advice and concrete information, or you will discuss what might be of further assistance to you.
Open Consultation Hours
Individual Counselling
The focus of the Individual Counselling is on your personal situation and on your concerns. We assist in developing a vision of your professional future, finding suitable areas of study, exploring alternatives, and planning the next steps.
Individual Counselling
Workshops
A Workshop is a good option if you are still undecided about which degree programme to choose, and if you would like to spend some more time identifying your strengths, aptitudes and your ideas about the future.
Workshops
Additional Offers
The Summer University and the Autumn University are an excellent opportunity to try out different disciplines and gain a variety of insights into the everyday life of studying at TU Dresden.
Tips
Choosing a degree programme involves a variety of aspects and certain key questions. Our checklist and the tips can help you find guidance and choose the right degree programme.
Tips
Central Student Information and Counselling Service
Learn more about the way of working and the approach to counselling as well as the team of the Central Student Information and Counselling Service.
The Central Student Information and Counselling Service also supports current students.