The Dresden University of Technology (for German: Technische Universität Dresden, shortened as TUD and frequently translated as "Dresden University of Technology") is a public university, the largest institute of higher education in Dresden, the biggest university in Saxony, and one of the ten most prominent universities in Germany, with 32,389 students in 2018.

The Dresden University of Technology is a German academic excellence center. The university was founded in 1828 as the Royal Saxon Technical School. Dresden emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and provides various undergraduate, postgraduate, and credential courses.

The faculty at the Dresden University of Technology is very accomplished and knowledgeable. The faculty team also includes experts and researchers in related fields. The university maintains a top-notch infrastructure, including cutting-edge labs, art studios, computer labs, and libraries that provide research-driven education.

The university has worked closely with numerous other colleges, research centers, and scientists worldwide to conduct extensive research projects. It has established research strengths in energy & mobility, culture & societal change, IT & microelectronics, health sciences & biomedicine, and material science & engineering. Additionally, the university has collaborated on commercial research projects with companies from various industries.

The Dresden University of Technology is a world-renowned institution. Students from multiple continents attend classes here. In addition, the faculty team includes several international professors. The university has student exchange programs with several foreign universities. The University is the technology hub for extracurricular activities in addition to academics. There are sports facilities, gymnasiums, art galleries, auditoriums, and cafeterias on campus. The university focuses on students' overall personality development. On campus, numerous sports meets, competitions, cultural events, and fests are organized to ensure cross-disciplinary participation.

Furthermore, the university provides students with skill development and career counseling programs. It maintains partnerships with leading corporations to provide students with internship and placement opportunities.

The Dresden University of Technology has 14 faculties. Almost all faculties are situated on the main campus south of the city center, except for the Faculty of Medicine, which has its campus near the Elbe river east of the city center, and the Department of Forestry in Tharandt. The faculties in its five schools include the faculties of biology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry & food chemistry, physics, law, linguistics, literature & cultural studies, education, arts, humanities, and social sciences, architecture, business & economics, civil engineering, environmental sciences, transport & traffic science, Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Computer Science, Mechanical Science & Engineering and electrical engineering.

University Highlights 

University Type	Private Institution
Established Year	1828  AD
Ranking	186
Number of Courses	21
Tuition Fees	248 USD/year for Bachelor's and 1,025 USD/year for Master
Intakes	October and April

Main Intakes

The Dresden University of Technology's main intake occurs in October as a winter semester and in April as a summer semester intake.

Scholarships

The Dresden University of Technology collaborates with numerous partner universities worldwide to offer scholarship programs to deserving national and international students.

International students attend TU Dresden for one or two semesters as part of the scholarship programs listed below:

• Scholarships Georgius Agricola (degree studies).
• Scholarships for Georgius Agricola (exchange students / non-degree studies).
• Program DAAD KOSPIE (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and India).
• DAAD-STIBET scholarships for student exchange.
• Erasmus+ countries and Erasmus+ partner countries.
• Program for Research Experience (Australia, Canada, USA).
• Deutschlandstipendium for Ukrainian refugees.

Application Process

Eligibility for Bachelor's degrees

The candidates can apply to study at the Dresden University of Technology if

• The students must have completed their secondary education.
• If the candidate's home country has a university entrance examination, they must have passed it successfully.

In some cases, the students may also require that you have completed the Studienkolleg foundation course in Germany or that you have studied at an academic institution in your home country.

Eligibility for Masters’ Courses

Students who have previously completed an identical or similar course of study may be eligible to apply for a higher semester.

Students will then be required to submit detailed descriptions of their previous academic achievements and their application. The faculty will decide whether to recognize your achievements and which semester you can continue your studies.

Documents required:

• Official or Citified copies of High School Transcripts
• Educational History Form 
• Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SAT/ACT) are accepted.
• English Language proficiency test score
• Motivation Statement
• Recommendation letter (optional/upon request)

FAQs

What are the different intakes at the Dresden University of Technology?

The Dresden University of Technology's main intake occurs in October as a winter semester and in April as a summer semester.

Where is the Dresden University of Technology?

The Dresden University of Technology is located in Dresden, Germany.

What are the courses available at the Dresden University of Technology?

The Dresden University of Technology offers various degrees in Science, Engineering, Humanities & Social Science, Medicine, and Business and Economics under 14 main faculties.

Does the Dresden University of Technology offer any accommodation?

The Dresden University of Technology provides the best lodging option for students on a budget, whether it be a dormitory, shared room, or hostel. Approximately 6,700 dorm rooms are available at the Studentenwerk Dresden, with monthly rent ranging from 107 to 370 euros.