Important information
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Admission requirements
The entry requirement for the postgraduate programme in Mechanical engineering is a first in university degree, recognised in Germany, that qualifies for a profession in Mechanical Engineering, or an entrance qualification, recognised by a legal provision or by a competent governmental agency as being at least equivalent.
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.
Application hints and tips
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 for the degree programme
Mechanical Engineering is one of the traditional engineering disciplines that deals with the development, production and operation of machines and plants in all industrial sectors. Mechanical engineering studies at TU Dresden offer disciplines that have a focus on methods and tasks and also a wide range of specialisations. Postgraduate studies require a first qualifying university degree in the relevant programme. Upon commencing studies, students can opt for one of eight disciplines that is best suited to their abilities and professional intent:
- General and Structural Mechanical Engineering
- Energy Technology
- Automotive and Rolling Stock Engineering
- Light-Weight Construction
- Aerospace Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Simulation Methods in Mechanical Engineering
- Processing Machines and Textile Machinery Manufacturing
Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to efficiently use machines and plants, but also to utilise equipment with regard to the environment and to use resources responsibly. The combination of research and teaching provides a great opportunity for students to get a practical insight into the various application areas of mechanical engineering.
Study contents
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Documents
TU Dresden Official Announcements contains all published regulations. Use the search function to find the desired documents: Official proclamation
Additionally, the regulations can be viewed on the website of the responsible unit.
- Examination Regulation
- Study Regulation
... you will find on the respective site of the responsible unit.
Contact
Admissions Office
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Technische Universität Dresden
Immatrikulationsamt
01062 Dresden
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Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering
Academic Advisor
Mr Thomas Schön
Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering
Post address:
TU Dresden
Fakultät Maschinenwesen
Studienbüro Maschinenwesen
01062 Dresden
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- +49 351 463-39431
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International Office
International Office
Office address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Str. (BSS) 22, 6. Etage, Raum 671
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TU Dresden
International Office
01062 Dresden
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- +49 351 463-39607
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