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1. Improve Career Opportunities

Graduates of a Master's program are experts in their field due to their in-depth knowledge. This pays off later in their professional lives. Training and further education increase the chances of promotion in the job. A master's degree can serve as a career booster. In business, a bachelor's degree is often sufficient, but a higher qualification usually means a higher position and a better salary. Support in career orientation and advice on starting a career is offered by the Career Service TU Dresden.

2. Start a Scientific Career

In many scientific fields, a Master's degree is a prerequisite for starting a career, as well as for the next step in scientific qualification – a doctorate. With a Master's degree, you lay the foundation for your scientific career after your Bachelor's degree, whether at a research institute or at the university. Find out more about reasons why the TU Dresden is an excellent starting point for your career in science and the provides support offers here.

3. Find New Career Paths

Sometimes a look at neighbouring subjects during your bachelor's degree or while working makes you curious about new career paths. No problem: the Master's program does not always have to build straight on the subjects of your Bachelor's program. The TU Dresden offers numerous interdisciplinary Master's programs for which Bachelor's degrees in various subjects are eligible as qualifications. You can view the study requirements for your desired master's degree in the Study Information System (SINS) of the TU Dresden. 

4. Study extra-occupationally

In many subject areas it is now possible to study part-time. In some Master's programs providing further education at TU Dresden, work experience is even a prerequisite for studying. But regular Master's programs are also suitable for extra-occupational studies. More than half of the more than 60 master's degree programs at the TU Dresden can also be studied part-time, thus enabling you to reconcile work and study, as well as study and family or care responsibilities. All information on part-time studies at TU Dresden is available here.

5. Gain New Experiences

Get out of your comfort zone: Studying for a Master's degree requires ambition, resilience and good time management. The challenges you face make you rise above yourself and thus boost your self-confidence. A Master's degree not only has a positive impact on your resume and career opportunities, but also on your personal development. Beyond the daily routine of studying, at TU Dresden you also have the opportunity to join one of the numerous university groups and commit to causes important to you. You can find out more about the approximately 80 university groups at TU Dresden on the student involvement page.

6. Study Abroad

You can also study abroad again during your Master's studies at TU Dresden. Various support programs assist you with organizing and financing your studies abroad. In addition to the regular stay abroad, the TU Dresden also offers the possibility to complete a double degree or joint degree in cooperation with a partner university. You can find out more about the TU Dresden's double degree and joint degree programs here.

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