Information for Exchange Students

On this website, applicants that wish to spend one or two semesters at TU Dresden within the ERASMUS+ Programme and within other exchange agreements and programmes (like ISAP, DAAD, etc.) will find further information about the application process and what to prepare and expect before coming to Dresden. Please be aware that those infos below are only meant for students/applicants coming for 1 or 2 semesters and who do not want to obtain a degree at TU Dresden because they are still enrolled at their home universities.

Which language requirements exist for exchange students?

German

Lectures, seminars, and recitation/practical course components are held, for the most part, in German. Normally, successful participation in these classes requires at least intermediate (B1) knowledge of German.
If you intend to take courses in a programme that is taught in German, you must provide proof of competence in German with your application (native speakers are exempt).

English

In some cases, courses can be taken in English. First of all, this is the case if you intend to enrol in an English taught Master’s programme at the TU Dresden. In addition, projects and other assignments can be written in English if an agreement can be made with the faculty in question. If you intend to complete your studies in English, you must provide proof of competence in this language B1/B2 (native speakers are exempt).
However, basic German language skills are highly recommended!

German courses

preparatory German course

Before the semester begins, you have the opportunity to participate in an intensive German course. Language courses are conducted by the TUDIAS language school. You can find information about course offers, dates and times, and fees on the homepage of TUDIAS .

German classes during the semester

During the semester, you also have the opportunity to take German classes. These are free of charge and aim at many different skill levels. A requirement for enrolment in these courses is the completion of a placement test. The Enrolment Office will inform you about the date of this test. Please find more information here .

What is a learning agreement and how do you prepare one?

With your application to study at the TU Dresden, please create a learning agreement detailing your academic intentions (form: Learning Agreement) Then, have the coordinator of your exchange programme at your home university sign your learning agreement and include it with your other application documents.
Your intentions will be looked over by the coordinator responsible for the faculty in which you intend to enrol, in order to make sure that your plans can be realistically accomplished.
The standard number of credits to be attempted every semester is 20 - 30 ECTS. Individual requests to deviate from that number can be approved by your home university and the faculty coordinator at the TU Dresden.
If you would like to do a research project or paper at the TU Dresden, please explain this in your learning agreement. Please find yourself a supervisor at the corresponding institute at TUD.
If you have specific questions about instruction, earning ECTS credit or choosing a topic for your research or paper, please contact the ERASMUS contact person at the desired faculty.

Please look at the overview of courses and events offered at the TU Dresden on the next page. You will find, first of all, the Bachelor programmes and some Master courses in each faculty.
For unlisted subjects, please look at the homepages of the appropriate faculties.

In order to make a choice regarding the classes you want to attend, please have a look at the current courses offered and module descriptions of the desired study programme. The module descriptions can be found at the end of the study guidelines of each programme, in the module description book or in the ECTS Course Catalogues.
Please name the correct title of your desired classes/modules, if possible add the course number. If you want to participate in classes of other departments, please also note this down in your learning agreement with exact details.
Should you have specific questions concerning your Course of Study, lectures or ECTS you may refer to the ERASMUS Contact Person of your department.
In general, the language of instruction at the TU Dresden is German. In some courses there might be also some lectures in English. If you have questions about the language of instruction please contact your ERASMUS contact person or the respective professor. Courses of study that are completely taught in English are especially marked in the overview.
Please note: The catalogues of the upcoming semester and the schedules are published shortly before the semester starts. It may be necessary to make some changes to the learning agreement at the beginning of your studies.

From which courses can I choose for my learning agreement?

Please select the programme you are applying for to see the respective course catalogue and a description of the existing modules and their credits. After clicking on the school or course you will be directed to the website of the department. Unfortunately, not all pages are available in English. Please do not hesitate to contact the respective department or the international office should you have any questions. There also is a general course catalogue available for the current semester.

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

Faculty of Science (including Psychology)

Biology
Chemistry and Food Chemistry
Mathematics
Molekulare Biotechnologie
Physik
Organic and Molecular Electronics / Master taught in English
Psychology

Biotechnological Centre (BIOTEC)

Molecular Bioengineering / Master taught in English
Nanobiophysics / Master taught in English
Molecular Bioengineering / Master taught in English

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Information for incoming students (Electrical Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, Mechatronics)
Nanoelectronic Systems / Master taught in English and general info for incoming

Faculty of Computer Science

Computer Science/ Media Computer Science
Computational Engineering / Master taught in English
Distributed Systems Engineering / Master taught in English

Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering

Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Process Engineering and Natural Materials Technology
Materials Science
Renewable Energy Systems
Information for all courses

SCHOOL OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Faculty of Architecture

Architecture
Landscape Architecture

Faculty of Civil Engineering

Information for incoming students

Civil Engineering (Study guidelines and curricula)
Civil Engineering(Timetables)
ACCESS/ Master taught in English
ECTS Information

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Field of Hydrosciences (Hydrology, Water Management, Waste Management and Contaminated Site Treatment, Hydrobiology, Hydro Science & Engineering / Master taught in English
Field of Forest Sciences (Forestry, Wood Science and Technology)
Tropical Forestry and Management / Master taught in English
Field of Geosciences (Geodesy, Cartography, Geography, Spatial Development and Natural Resource Management, Geoinformation Technology)

Faculty of Transportation and Traffic Science

Transport Engineering
Transport Economics
Railway System Engineering(Master)

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus

Medicine
Dentistry
Public Health
Medical Radiation Sciences
Information about all courses

How and when do I apply as an exchange student for TU Dresden? - Start of ONLINE APPLICATION

Application deadlines

Summer semester (beginning of studies 1^st April) until 15^th January
Winter semester (beginning of studies 1^st October) until 30^th June

Application procedure

Please register online and send your complete application documents to the International Office of TU Dresden.

Documents to hand in:

Signed print out of application form of the online registration (with photo)
Learning agreement with detailed information about your study project at the TU Dresden approved by your home institution (form of your home institution or form Learning Agreement)
Transcript of Records or proof of previous studies at the home institution (form of your home institution or form Transcript of Records)
Language certificate (B1 German for language of instruction German, if applicable proof of English B1/B2)

In case you are already accepted by a department of the TU Dresden or institute in Dresden please hand in:

Print out of the application form of the online registration (with photo)
Statement of acceptance of the corresponding department or institute in Dresden
Proof of enrolment at your home university
Transcript of Records or proof of previous studies at the home institution (for PhD students e.g. Master's Certificate)

O N L I N E A P P L I C A T I O N S T A R T

Please send your complete documents by post to the following address:

Ina Deutsch-Gorski
Technische Universität Dresden
Akademisches Auslandsamt
D - 01062 Dresden

Who is the person of contact for exchange students?

The Erasmus contact person can assist you in selecting courses and in setting up your learning agreement. Usually he or she is the person to sign your Learning Agreement. During your studies he or she can give you information about the exam registration at the respective institution or faculty. At the end of your studies he or she can help you with the Transcript of Records.

Erasmus contact person

What do I have to do after my application?

Admission

After your application is received by the International Office, you will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application and its completeness.
Your application will then be passed on to the programme coordinator of your desired subject, who will then examine the learning agreement and make a decision about your admission to the programme.
If you are admitted by your desired faculty, the International Office will send you an acceptance letter and the signed learning agreement.

Please note that the processing of your application at TU Dresden will require about 4 weeks, and may also take longer in some cases.

After you have received your letter of admission and if you would like to reserve accommodation in a student residence hall, you can apply for a room at the Studentenwerk Dresden. Please apply immediately after receiving the letter of admission.
Along with your notification of admission, you will receive information regarding arrival, enrolment, and commencement of studies.

ENROLMENT

To register for the summer semester, you are expected to enrol end of March. For the winter semester, you are to enrol end of September.

Exact deadlines and time frames will be communicated to you with your admission notification.
If you cannot arrive until the designated time period due to delayed issuance of visa, please come to our service desk during office hours.
In general, enrolment before the designated arrival period is not possible.

Semester fees

To enrol at the TU Dresden, you must provide proof of payment of the semester fees.
You will receive information about paying these fees along with your admission. Payment may be made before you come to Dresden, or it may be completed with other enrolment formalities after you arrive. Please note that you can only pay cash at a bank - but not in the International Office.

Health Insurance:

In order to enrol, you must provide proof that you hold an insurance policy at one of the public insurance agencies in Germany, or a certification that you are exempt from this health insurance requirement. Being over the age of 30 you do not have to give proof of health insurance to TUD.

Please take out a travel health insurance policy ONLY for the period of your arrival, as travel health insurance policies are not valid for enrolment purposes. You can find detailed information about health insurance here.

Do I need a visa?

Student Applicants from EU-Countries

No visa is required to enter or to study in Germany - in case you are EU national.

Applicants from other Countries (non-EU)

Please apply for a student visa at the Germany Embassy in your home country.
This also applies to applicants from countries, where a visa for entry into Germany is not required.
Application for a student visa at the German Embassy of your home country is no longer possible after entry into Germany.

Please do NOT enter Germany on a tourist visa. The conversion to a student visa is NO longer possible!

This does not apply to citizens from the following countries (also see Foreign Office): Andorra, Australia, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and the USA. Citizens from these countries only need a residence permit for study purposes. You have to apply for this residence permit at the appropriate Foreigners Registration Office within three months of entry.

Further Information

An overview of specific requirements for each country may be found at the Internet page of the Deutsches Auswärtiges Amt (German Foreign Office).

To apply for a student visa in your home country, the following documents are required:

confirmation of receipt of application
notification of receiving a study place or
confirmation of admission from the university

Does TUD offer housing - where can I stay?

Student Dormitories

If you would like to live in a student dormitory, then you should apply for a room at the Studentenwerk Dresden after having been admitted to the university.

Please submit the application for a dormitory room as soon as you receive your letter of admission from the TU Dresden. Include a copy of your admission letter in your application. All information concerning student dorms, application procedure, and application forms can be found at the Studentenwerk Dresden website.

Private accommodation

Dresden offers a wide range of apartments and rooms in so-called "Wohngemeinschaften" (flat shares). Rooms in student flat shares are often ready-furnished and may also be available for a shorter period of time.
To live in a shared flat may be a good alternative and an excellent way to get into contact with German students and to get involved in students' life in Dresden.

studenten-wg.de    site especially for students
WG-gesucht    offers for flatshares
cybersax.de    site of Dresden newspaper

Accommodation when arriving in Dresden

In case you have no place to stay when you first arrive, inexpensive accommodations can be found at:

City-Herberge
Lingnerallee 3, 01069 Dresden
Tel.: +49 351 4859900
(Take tram no. 3 or 7 until stop "Pirnaischer Platz")
Lollis Homestay
Görlitzer Str. 34, 01099 Dresden
Tel: +49 351 810 84 58
(15 minutes by foot from station "Bahnhof Dresden Neustadt")
Hostel Mondpalast
Louisenstraße 77, 01099 Dresden
Tel: +49 351 56340-50
Fax: +49 351 56340-55
Jugendherberge "Rudi Arndt"
Tel.: +49 351 471-0667
Fax: +49 351 4728959
(10 minutes by foot from Dresden main station)
A&O Hostel
Strehlener Straße 10, 01069 Dresden
Tel: +49 351 46 92 71 59 00
(5 - 10 minutes walk from Dresden main station or you can take bus no. 66 til stop "Uhlandstraße")

Name

Admission and counselling of exchange students

Ms Ina Deutsch-Gorski

E-Mail: Send Email

Contact Information

Organization Name

International Office - International Students

Address

Visitors' address:

Bürogebäude Strehlener Str. (BSS), room 657 Strehlener Str. 22

01069 Dresden

Deutschland

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Office Hours:

Please make an appointment at our Servicedesk.