Degree program International Relations (Master)
accredited,
with Aptitude assessment procedure

Study requirements

• University degree in economics, political science or law, or one with a concentration in these disciplines, or a qualification from an officially recognized vocational academy in Germany in the fields of International Policy, International Law or Economics
• English proficiency level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Proof of special aptitude according to the aptitude assessment regulations

Aptitude assessment as an application prerequisite

Applicants must have taken part in the aptitude assessment procedure prior to application submission. The aptitude assessment procedure is organized by the Center for International Studies (ZIS). You can find detailed information on participating in the aptitude assessment procedure on the ZIS homepage

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.

Registration for the aptitude assessment or the NC selection process as well as application for admission to a degree program

Please note: If you are required to apply via the uni-assist portal, you will receive all information regarding the application and the aptitude assessment process from uni-assist.

Registration for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure

Your degree program requires participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure conducted by your future faculty. You must have the documents listed in the next section ready for this purpose. Please pay attention to the information regarding the deadline and submission format (by mail or online) required for these documents.

Please note: If the faculty’s website also requests specific documents, that list takes precedence.

Please note: For some degree programs, the deadline to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure may fall before the application period of the degree program.

Application for the degree program

In addition, you must apply for the degree program by entering your application details into the TU Dresden online application portal. Please observe the application deadlines for the degree program. Upon applying, you will receive an application number; you may need this number to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure and for any subsequent inquiries.

- For degree programs without restricted admission: Once your aptitude has been confirmed, please send the notice of aptitude and all requested documents to the Admissions Office or the International Office.
- For degree programs with restricted admission: You will receive a separate request to submit the required documents (including the notice of aptitude, if an aptitude assessment procedure is a prerequisite) only upon receiving your letter of admission.