Study Start

On this page, first-year students at the ZIS will find all the dates, information and links they need for a successful start to their studies.

Timetable

The official introductory events of the Center for International Studies (ZIS) will take place on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, on site in Dresden . The welcome event for Bachelor's students will take place at 09:20 in the Chemistry/Hydrosciences building (Bergstr. 66), room 184. For Master's students, the welcome event will take place at 13:00 in the Chemistry/Hydrosciences building (Bergstr. 66), room 184.

The Campus Navigator TU Dresden can be used to find the right room.

In the week before the start of lectures, the IB Association (Internationale Beziehungen Dresden e.V.: website, Instagram, facebook) offers a varied program for the start of studies.

Here you can find general information about starting your studies at TU Dresden and the university's official matriculation ceremony.

In the winter semester 2024/25, courses start on October 14, 2024 (Monday). Here you will find further information on the academic year in the winter semester and summer semester.

Practical information on starting your studies

All practical information can be found in the presentation for the introductory event(BA introductory event, MA introductory event). Please note that the updated presentation for the 2024 enrolment year will only be made available online after the official introductory event.

You can view the Bachelor's and Master's timetables here. Please note that they are subject to change even after the start of the semester. Most courses require registration on OPAL and are specially marked in the timetable.

We would also like to draw your attention to the following information, which you can find on the ZIS website:

• ZIS courses are noted in the timetable. Here you can find more detailed information on all courses.
• The staff of the ZIS can be contacted during the linked office hours.
• Here you can find various information on the Bachelor's degree program.
• Here you can find various information about the Master's degree program.
• Information on examinations will be published on the pages of the Examination Office(BA examinations, MA examinations) during the semester.

Useful links and offers

• International Relations e.V.
• Saxon State and University Library (SLUB)
• Central learning platform of the Saxon universities OPAL
• Studentenwerk: Canteens and student residences
• Campus Navigator TU Dresden
• Services and advice offered by the Directorate Student Affairs and Continuing Education German; English

For further questions:

The staff of the ZIS, the IB Verein e.V. and the IB students are available to answer your questions during the introductory events.

In urgent matters you can contact the secretariat:

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Visiting address:

Technische Universität Dresden
Zentrum für Internationale Studien (ZIS) Nürnberger Straße 31a

01187 Dresden

Seiteneingang Bernhardstraße

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Postal address:

TUD Dresden University of Technology Centre for International Studies (ZIS)

01062 Dresden

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TUD Dresden University of Technology Centre for International Studies (ZIS) Helmholtzstr. 10

01069 Dresden

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Office hours:

Monday:

09:00 - 11:00

Wednesday:

09:30 - 11:30

Thursday:

09:00 - 11:00

The ZIS staff wish you a successful start to your studies.