Subject orientation
In component A, you have the opportunity to attend basic courses from various degree programs at TU Dresden . This will give you an insight into various degree programs and course formats and expand your specialist knowledge. You can find the courses in our module catalog (in planning). If you wish, you can also take examinations at the end of the semester (usually written examinations). Successfully completed examinations can be recognized upon application for later studies at TU Dresden. This reduces the burden when entering your subsequent desired degree program.
A sound and solid knowledge of mathematics is important for a number of degree programs in engineering, mathematics, natural sciences and economics. You may be asking yourself the question: "Can I even do this"? In order to close any gaps in your knowledge, we offer mathematics lectures and exercises that are specially tailored to the needs of prospective students . They cover topics that are often only covered as optional subjects at school and at the same time introduce you to university learning.
Further offers for study orientation and decision-making
Study Assistance System (SAS) gOPAL
Accompany Emma, Willi and Leon during their first semesters at TU Dresden with gOPAL. Get advice on how to master your studies. Unlock important information in short missions. Solve all quests, find every easter egg, and easily become a campus insider with the digital study navigator gOPAL!
Choose your subject-specific study navigator:
- gOPAL Computer Science (German)
- gOPAL Computer Science (English)
- gOPAL Electrical Engineering/Information Technology (German)
- gOPAL Teacher Training (German)
- gOPAL Economics (German)
- gOPAL Mechanical Engineering (German)
- gOPAL Mathematics (German)
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gOPAL - The study navigator for the first terms at TU Dresden
The online preparation courses give prospective students and first-year students the opportunity to determine their current level of knowledge and to close any gaps in their knowledge at their own pace, regardless of time and place.
The courses are aimed at prospective students and students who are studying at least one of the two natural science subjects (mathematics, physics, computer science) as a basic or minor subject; student teachers; all engineering courses, distance learning students in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
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Online preparation courses
Online Self-Assessments
You want to find out if the study programmes electrical engineering or mechatronics are suitable for you?
With our online self-assessments, you can find out whether your individual skills, interests and expectations match the requirements and actual content of the study programmes. Through smaller, subject-related tasks, you will gain an insight into the respective course of study. We will give you specific details of any prerequisites you may still be lacking and offer you suitable further training and advisory services.
Every year before the start of the winter term, the School of Science organises prepartory courses in the subjects chemistry, physics and mathematics for first semester students.
The bridge courses serve the immediate study preparation of prospective students of engineering, economics and natural sciences by repeating and deepening essential parts of the curriculum. The courses consist of lectures and exercises and are coordinated as far as possible so that it is possible to take several courses.
Participation is open to all (enrolled) first-year students whose course of study includes physics, chemistry or mathematics as a subject (OPAL access is partly required). Participation is free of charge. However, please note that all courses are taught in German.
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