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Discover TU Dresden

With 121 degree programs it covers all academic disciplines. The spectrum stretches from architecture to German studies and dentistry. Around 29,000 students are currently studying to obtain a Bachelor's or Master's degree, a Diplom or complete the state examination. International dual degrees are available for selected subjects.

TU Dresden puts a great emphasis on internationality. Each year, students from over 125 countries choose to study at TU Dresden. Additionally, the university provides its students with diverse opportunities to take part in exchange programs in order to gather practical experience abroad. Through a comprehensive language acquisition programs students are well prepared for their stay abroad.

The TUD Dresden University of Technology is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany.

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News

Auf dem Foto ist vor einem verschwommenem Hintergrund ein Smartphone in einer Hand zu sehen. Auf dem Smarphone sieht man den WhatsApp Broadcastchannel mit Bild und Willkommens-Text. Ins Auge fällt der Schriftszug "Join the club!" © Benjamin Griebe, Richard Morgenstern
Sep 01, 2025
NEW: WhatsApp for prospective students
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Sep 29, 2025
What should I study? – Counseling on the choice of studies
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Sep 26, 2025
Werkstoffwis­senschaft erleben: TU Dresden fördert MINT-Nachwuchs beim MINT-EC-Camp
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Events

Oct 6 - 10 2025
Herbst-Camp für Schülerinnen
Oct 16 2025
Online-Vortrag: Medizin stud­ieren an der TU Dresden
Oct 25 2025
EIN­STIEG Leipzig/Halle - Bildungsmesse
Oct 28 2025
Online-Kurz­work­shop: Was soll ich nur stud­ieren?
Nov 7 2025
Berufs- und Studi­enori­entier­un­gsmesse in Chem­nitz
Nov 14 - 15 2025
EIN­STIEG Berlin - Bildungsmesse
Further Events

Orientate - Inform - Apply

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Test our University

Numerous offers are available to facilitate an informed study choice: visit laboratories or conduct experiments; experience every day university life and attend lectures; partake in internship for pupils or participate in a study programme for gifted high school students – these topics and much more can be explored here.
Bild zeigt Studierende, die im Hörsaal schreiben. © Crispin-Iven Mokry
Programmes Offered

The Study Information System presents all available study programmes of our university incl. information on the prerequisites for studying as well as the application procedure. Additionally the following topics are explained here: PhD degrees, part-time studies and distance learning.
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Application

Have you found a course of study? All information regarding the application procedure incl. prerequisites and admission restrictions (numerus clausus) as well as application deadlines are available in this section.
Das Foto zeigt zwei Studierende an einem Teich hinter dem Barkhausen-Bau der TU Dresden. Sie sitzen nebeneinander, halten aber 1,5 Meter Abstand zueinander. Auf der großen Wiese im Vordergrund blüht weißer Klee. © Crispin-Iven Mokry

Studying at TU Dresden

Studying at the TUD means studying at a university of excellence and in one of the most liveable and beautiful cities in Germany. The TUD's success factors include an interdisciplinary education, the early involvement of students in current research projects and a strong practical orientation. The centrally located campus combines historical architecture with modern new buildings - embedded in spacious green areas and in close proximity to Dresden's lively city centre.

You can find even more good reasons for studying at the TUD in the " Why the TU Dresden" section.

Service and advice

Logo of the Service Center Studies. Big S green, big C orange, big S blue, behind it a line is drawn from top to bottom, behind it stands Service Center Studium hilft Dir weiter. © TUD
ServiceCen­terStudies

The “Service Center Studies” offers answer to all questions regarding your studies, your application to the TU Dresden and will point you towards the right contact person. The TU Dresden student hotline and the Frontdesk are open from Monday to Friday. You can get in touch by telephone +49 351 463 42 000 or by email servicecenter.studium@tu-dresden.de or visit us in person in the Fritz Foerster Building.
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Counselling

What are my interests and talents? What will my later professional life look like? Which studies programme suits me? Choosing your degree course can be a long and sometimes tedious process. The Central Student Information and Counselling Service is eager to assist you in finding a suitable study course through divers services such as counselling, information and projects.
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Interna­tional Students

For international students, who complete an entire course of studies or participate in an exchange, many things are new and different from their home countries. What language skills are required? Which high school certificates are accepted for studying at the university? Which scholarship programmes are available? Answers to these and further questions from A to Z are provided here.

All about studying

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Living in Dresden

How do I find my own four walls? What kind of “study” can I afford? This section contains tips and services that will help you find the flat to suit your personal taste and your budget.
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Support and Financing

“How do I finance my studies?” is an important and at times decisive question. This section contains information on the right contacts for finding out about BAföG, the “Deutschlandstipendium” and scholarships. In addition to financial support, non-material and personal support are also included here.
Das Foto zeigt zwei Studierende in einem Seminarraum. Sie sitzen sich gegenüber und sprechen miteinander. Zwischen ihnen liegen Zettel und Stifte. Einer der beiden Studierenden trägt ein Hörgerät. © Crispin-Iven Mokry
UNI Inclusive

UNI Inclusive is an offer for prospective students with disabilities or chronic illnesses to learn about the wide range of support options available for successful study at TUD. On an individually organized visit day, digital and structural accessibility can be tested on site. Advice is provided on choosing a course of study and on support options in everyday student life.