Important information
Please note that not all information is translated. Please refer to the german version for complete information.
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Admission requirements
Requirements for acceptance into this degree program are:
• Completion of a first degree in engineering (usually mechanical engineering, textile technology, textile engineering, textile and ready-made clothing technology or economics and engineering) or a mathematical/scientific field (usually textile chemistry or textile finishing) at a university or vocational academy that is officially recognized in Germany and qualifies the degree holder for a profession
• Proof of aptitude in accordance with the Aptitude Assessment Regulations
Aptitude assessment procedure
- Information and documents to be submitted
- Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test [Eignungsfeststellungsordnung] on the webpage of the faculty
German language requirements
International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.
Notes on the application process
If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.
General information about the degree program
The Master’s degree program in Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology offers an interdisciplinary education in this field to students who already have a first degree qualifying them for a profession in mechanical engineering, textile engineering or technology, textile and ready-made clothing engineering or technology, textile chemistry or textile finishing.
Students of this course will gain proficiency in the field of textile machinery and high performance material technology, get to know innovative fields of research and be able to transfer the specialist knowledge they gained during their studies to their future professional activities, in particular in research, teaching and international collaboration.
Graduates are qualified for employment in technical management positions in the textile, clothing and ready-made clothing industry; in textile and ready-made clothing machine construction; in industries requiring new technical textiles and textile products (e.g. mechanical engineering, vehicle and aircraft manufacturing, construction, medicine, etc.) as well as at research institutions and in research-based teaching.
Study contents
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Occupational fields
During this research-oriented program, students will gain proficiency in the field of textile machinery and high performance material technology, get to know and contribute to innovative fields of research and learn to transfer the specialist knowledge gained to research and teaching – including in international environments. Graduates are qualified for employment in technical management positions in the textile, clothing and ready-made clothing industry; in textile and ready-made clothing machine construction; in industries requiring new technical textiles and textile products (e.g. mechanical engineering, vehicle and aircraft manufacturing, construction, medicine, etc.) as well as at research institutions and in research-based teaching.
Study documents
The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation
The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.
Contacts
Admissions Office
ServiceCenterStudies
Post address:
Technische Universität Dresden
Immatrikulationsamt
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-42000
Office Hours:
Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering
Academic Advisor
Ms. Dr. Kathrin Pietsch
Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering
Post address:
TU Dresden
Fakultät Maschinenwesen
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-39325
Office Hours:
Please arrange an appointment or visit us during our office hours.
International Office
International Office
Office address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Str. (BSS) 22, 6. Etage, Raum 671
Post address:
TU Dresden
International Office
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-39607
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