Admission 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.

Aptitude assessment procedure

The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application may be earlier than the application deadlines for the degree program (see above under application deadlines). The following links will provide you with information on all documents to be submitted within the specified deadline and on the relevant regulations.

• Information and documents to be submitted

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

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Air transport is one of the most important global transport systems. People are transported around the world, goods can be delivered to any country on Earth, and aircraft bring these people and goods to their destinations quickly, flexibly and very safely. As the air transport sector continues to grow, so does the demand for highly qualified specialists in air transport and logistics. As a student in the Air Transport and Logistics Master’s degree program, you will acquire wide-ranging technical, operational, logistic, economic and legal knowledge about air transport and logistics systems. You will learn to analyze and optimize air transport processes as well as to detect and solve problems in this area.

Study contents

You will spend the first half of this degree program acquiring key skills and learning about the content necessary to work in air transport, including aerodynamics and aircraft, airport and flight operations, flight planning, navigation, safety and security. In addition, you will gain methodical skills in logistics, especially the optimization of processes for passenger and freight transport.

In the second half of the degree program, you will select which specialization modules you would like to complete. You can choose to specialize in logistics and technology in air transport as well as adjacent topics such as transport planning, transport demand modeling, transport psychology, telematics, process optimization or quality assurance.

Stay abroad

Would you like to spend a semester abroad? Whether it is a semester, an internship or a language course abroad, you will definitely benefit from the international experience. You can improve your subject and language skills, establish new contacts, make friends, get to know other cultures, and much more. You can find more information on the International Office’s website.

Occupational fields

Many Air Transport and Logistics students already have a job lined up before they graduate. A survey of our graduates determined that 70% of all students in this degree program have an employment contract as engineers arranged at well-known and respected companies to begin immediately upon graduation – and nearly all graduates have one at the latest three months later – in the following areas:

— Airfield companies
— Airlines and air carriers
— Air traffic control service providers
— Industry companies
— Transport companies
— Engineering firms
— Consultancy firms
— Aircraft manufacturers and their suppliers
— State and federal administration
— Research institutions

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

Faculty of Transportation and Traffic Science

International Office

Additional information