Study requirements
To be admitted to the degree program, applicants must have completed a first degree in engineering (civil engineering, economics and engineering, transport engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science), in the natural sciences (physics, mathematics, geography or geodesy), in transport economics, or another degree guaranteeing comparable prior knowledge at a university or vocational academy that is officially recognized in Germany and qualifies the degree holder for a profession.
Furthermore, special knowledge is required in mathematics, physics, technical mechanics and computer science as well as proficiency in English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Prior knowledge in air transport may be beneficial. Proof of special knowledge is to be provided pursuant to the Aptitude Assessment Regulations. An assessment interview will be conducted if necessary.
Step 1: Online application for the degree program
• Please visit the online application page once the application period has started.
• After answering the questions in the application section, you will be guided to the corresponding application portal.
• After you have entered your personal information, you need to submit your online application.
• You will then be prompted to print out your cover letter with your application number.
Step 2: Application for the Aptitude assessment or NC selection procedure
To apply for the aptitude assessment or selection process required for your degree program, you must send the following documents to the address below by the specified deadline. Please make sure that your application number, which was assigned to you when applying online, is indicated in your application documents. If you are unable to apply via the selma portal before the deadline, you don’t need to include your application number.
Required documents
a) General documents
Except for the Master's Degree in International Relations, the following general documents must be submitted by everyone:
• your online application - filled in and signed
• Copy of the higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur certificate); if available, certificate of the higher education entrance examination (copy of the original and the translation in either German or English)
• Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree programme has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programmes with entry restrictions (form on the Admissions Office website)
• the last certificate of enrollment stating the degree program and semester wherever enrollment into a more advanced semester is requested
• If you are not yet enrolled at TU Dresden, a certificate of your academic achievements from your previous university stating all courses of study including semesters
• Copy of passport (for international applicants)
• Original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy (APS) for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants
b) Special degree-specific documents
• Application for the aptitude assessment on the faculty page including the following documents:
• Proof of required English language proficiency, such as a certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification that serves as evidence of having studied English as a foreign language from grades 5-12, a certificate of a university degree completed entirely in English, or a language certificate such as TOEFL IBT (with a score of at least 72) or IELTS (5.5).
• A half-page letter of motivation
• Copies of certificates and proof of required knowledge
• If applicable, proof of professional experience or practical qualifications such as a pilot's license (in the form of a job reference, job description, certificates or similar)
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures
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1st June - 15th July
- Application address
- Application period
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EU applicants:
1st April - 15th July
Non-EU applicants:
1st April - 31st May
- Application address
- The application takes place online via uni assist e.V.
Further links and information
- Additional information
- Link to the degree program
- Air Transport and Logistics