Study requirements
The prerequisite for admission is a first higher education degree that has been recognised in Germany and that qualifies the student for entry into a profession; or a degree from a state or state-approved university of cooperative education in information technology, mathematics, natural sciences, economics or engineering.
In addition, English language skills at B2 level of the European Framework of Reference for Languages as well as special expertise in computer modelling are required.
Proof of the applicant’s particular suitability is provided by means of an aptitude assessment procedure in accordance with the Regulations for the Assessment of Suitability for the Master’s Programme in Computational Modeling and Simulation (Regulations for the Aptitude Assessment Procedure / Eignungsfeststellungsordnung) as amended.
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
• Request for assessment of suitability
• Proof of the required English language skills (e.g. TOEFL min. 550/213/80 points written/computer-based/internet-based) IELTS- Test 6.0 points or similar) except for
native speakers or those who completed studies in English
• Curriculum vitae with educational background
• Letter of motivation
• Copies of any certificates and additional qualifications, etc. that provide information about the particular suitability
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures
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1st June - 15th July
- Application address
- The address for submitting the required documents will be issued after the completion of the online application.
- 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
- Information on the aptitude assessment as well as the regulations for aptitude assessment can be found on the faculty’s website.
- Link to the degree program
- Computational Modeling and Simulation