Fully prepared with the Orientation Program.

• The Orientation Program can be completed prior to the study programs at TU Dresden.
• An extensive program helps you find the right course of study and ensures you start your subsequent studies well-oriented and fully prepared.
• With the Orientation Program, you have two semesters to explore the study programs at TU Dresden and find the right specialization for you. You can even take exams.
• You will learn techniques and strategies to study successfully.
• Excursions and insights into professional practice will also help you choose a suitable course of study.

The goal of the Orientation Program is to help you gain clarity on whether you want to pursue higher education – and if so, which course of study aligns with your interests, talents, and abilities. You gain real study experience, know what it means to study, and acquire subject-specific and interdisciplinary skills. The Orientation Program thus minimizes the risk of you dropping out of your studies later on. 

The Orientation Program is therefore not a waste of time!

Advantages for prospective students

• By attending courses in the degree programs that interest you, it will be easier for you to decide which degree program is right for you.
• A preparatory mathematics course prepares you for the technical challenges of starting your studies.

• Examination results obtained during the Orientation Program can be credited towards the subsequent study program upon application. This makes the first semesters less stressful and may also give you some free slots in your studies.

• Answers to the question "Where will my studies lead me?" through insights into professional practice during the Orientation Program increase your motivation to study.

• The interdisciplinary skills you acquire will make it easier for you to study successfully.

• Knowledge of support services and important contacts will make it easier for you to start studying at TU Dresden.

• The Orientation Program makes it possible to establish contact with fellow students even before the start of studies. Friendships develop that often last for a student's entire life – and sometimes even beyond.

• You will get to know the campus and everyday student life and benefit from the advantages of student life: semester ticket, university sports, student university groups and much more.

Additional advantages for international prospective students

• The Orientation Program prepares you in the best possible way for studying in Germany.
• You can optimize your German language skills by attending language courses offered during the Orientation Program.