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Profile

Founded in 1828, TUD Dresden University of Technology has a history that stretches back nearly 200 years. With a wide range of subjects, our university plays an outstanding role in Germany’s university landscape. At TUD, science and engineering work together with the humanities, cultural and social sciences and medicine to find solutions to the greatest challenges of our time. As a partner of the DRESDEN-concept Science and Innovation Campus, TUD is also a member of a one-of-a-kind network of research and cultural institutions.

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Vision and strategic goals

Our vision is to further strengthen TUD as a globally oriented and regionally anchored top university for the 21st century. A broad basis of subject areas join forces at TU Dresden to find solutions to the challenges of our time. This vibrant scientific community actively assumes social responsibility. Click here to find out about the goals we are pursuing in research, teaching, diversity and inclusion, and internationalism.
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Excellence

Since 2012, TUD Dresden University of Technology has been one of Germany’s eleven Universities of Excellence. The Excellence title confirms the potential of one of Germany’s largest technical universities and is a driving force for its research and innovation. TUD is one of the top universities in Germany. The three existing clusters of excellence CeTI, ct.qmat (in future ctd.qmat) and PoL will continue to receive funding from 2026 and two new ones will be added: CARE and REC².
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TUD’s brand

TUD Dresden University of Technology presents its new look: contemporary, bold and future-oriented. Discover our branding process, core brand values, new claim, and updated corporate design.
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Interna­tionaliza­tion

TUD Dresden University of Technology has earned itself an outstanding international reputation. Approximately 18% of our current students come from abroad, and our researchers come from 89 different countries. Science is international! This is why an international outlook and approach is decisive in the global competition for students and researchers. Maintaining teaching and research to the highest international standards, developing TUD into a cosmopolitan campus, and expanding international networks in research, teaching, technology transfer and administration are therefore crucial tasks.
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TUD - strong in research, diverse in teaching

TUD Dresden University of Technology is one of the largest universities of technology in Germany. With 17 Faculties across five Schools, we offer an extensive variety of 119 degree programs and undertakes research in five focal areas of research, which reflect the strengths of the university: (1) Health Sciences, Biomedicine and Bioengineering, (2) Information Technology and Microelectronics, (3) Materials Science and Engineering, (4) Energy, Mobility and Environment, and (5) Culture and Societal Change. These are considered exemplary throughout Germany and Europe.

TUD has been one of the German Universities Excellence for over ten years. We defended this title in 2019 with our “TUD 2028 – Synergy and Beyond” proposal, and, as a University of Excellence, we receive permanent Excellence Strategy funding from the German Federal and State Governments.

In May 2025, five out of six submitted research projects were selected as Clusters of Excellence. The three existing CeTI, ct.qmat (in future ctd.qmat) and PoL will continue to receive funding from 2026 and two new ones will be added: CARE and REC2.

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Facts & Figures

How big is the university’s budget and how is it used? How much has third-party funding increased? Where do TUD students come from and what subjects do they study? Which departments boast the most international staff? Find the answers in our facts and figures page.
History

TUD’s history stretches back nearly 200 years: The “Technische Bildungsanstalt Dresden” was founded on May 1, 1828, to train specialists in technical fields. The tumultuous politics of the 20th century did not prevent the university from strengthening its capacity for innovation, its pronounced pioneering spirit, and its openness to collaborations with non-university research partners, business and society. As a result, TUD has a broad scientific basis that encompasses all major academic disciplines. Today, we are one of the world's leading universities.
University Anniversary

In May 2028, TUD will celebrate its 200th anniversary. Over a period of 200 days, the university's development from its beginnings to its current status as a university of excellence will be honored. The events will highlight the rich history, scientific achievements, and international diversity of a university that brings together people from numerous nations and maintains close ties to science, business, and society.