# Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden)

> public · Dresden · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-03
- **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — verified 2026-06-03
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (Master) | May 31 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Hard deadline — all documents must be uploaded to uni-assist by May 31. Processing: 4–6 weeks. uni-assist fee: €75 first application, €30 each additional. Specific programme deadlines may differ — check SINS system. |
| SoSe | programme-specific | TU Dresden is primarily WiSe-entry for international applicants. SoSe limited — verify per programme in SINS. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-03.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Dresden
- **Region:** Sachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, engineering, it, medicine, business, economics, law, humanities, social-sciences, international-relations
- **Study routes:** direct-master, direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://tu-dresden.de
- **Address:** Fritz-Foerster-Bau, Mommsenstraße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-03

## About

Dresden is Saxony's capital with 370,000 residents, a city rebuilt after WWII with strong baroque character and modern energy. The Elbe runs through it, the landscape is green, and living costs are low by comparison to western Germany. There's a real cultural scene — opera, museums, galleries — and a strong student presence. The city attracts researchers and tech workers, so there's genuine intellectual energy beyond just student bars.

## Strengths

- As a public university in Saxony, TU Dresden charges zero tuition for international students, unlike private German institutions.
- The broad field mix — science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), engineering, IT, medicine, law, business, humanities — suits diverse academic goals within one campus.
- An EU degree from a German public university is widely recognised across Europe and by major global employers.
- Germany grants up to 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, letting graduates pursue careers in the strong German engineering economy.
- Dresden is a mid-size city with a dense student scene and significantly lower cost of living than Munich or Frankfurt.
- International students in Germany may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, supporting themselves during studies.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1-level proficiency, admission and daily study become very difficult.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent typically must pass an entrance year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 before a student visa is issued.
- Saxony's job market is smaller than Bavaria or NRW, meaning fewer large-company internships and graduate roles locally.
- Admission to high-demand programmes such as medicine is highly competitive, with strict grade thresholds under a cap on the number of places (numerus clausus).

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €75 — verified 2026-06-03
- **Each additional programme:** €30 — verified 2026-06-03
- **Paid via:** uni-assist

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €150–300
- **Private housing:** €280–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Dresden
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk Dresden. 38 dorms, ~6,700 places — largest dorm stock of any German university. Very wide range: cheapest rooms from €107, standard singles ~€370/mo. Dresden is Sachsen — low cost of living. Apply early.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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