Information about TU Dresden:

TU Dresden has been awarded the title of University of Excellence and has also placed among the best German universities in international rankings. TUD offers an impressive 119 degree programs within its 17 faculties in the Schools of Engineering Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, and Medicine. On the following pages, you can access further information about TU Dresden and the wonderful university city of Dresden as well as the Study Information System of TU Dresden.

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Information on TUDIAS Preparatory College in Dresden:

You can find general information about attending a preparatory college on the following page:  https://tu-dresden.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/internationales/studienvorbereitung

Specialized courses at TUDIAS Preparatory College in Dresden:

• T-course for degree programs in technology, mathematics and science
• M-course for degree programs in medicine and biology
• W-course for degree programs in economics and social sciences

TUDIAS Preparatory College in Dresden does not offer a G/S course in preparation for degree programs in humanities, languages/linguistics or art.

The following pages contain more important information on TUDIAS Preparatory College in Dresden: https://tudias.de/en/preparatory-college.html

Subsidized slots at TUDIAS Preparatory College in Dresden
for graduates of PASCH schools

Who is eligible to receive financial support? Graduates of PASCH schools (German international schools, schools offering the German Language Certificate (DSD) with a secondary school diploma that is not recognized for university qualification in Germany and thus requires attendance of a preparatory college prior to starting studies.

What is coverd by the funding? Financing of the course fees at TUDIAS Preparatory College Dresden for the regular duration, i.e. for 2 semesters

Subsidized slots are made available annually by the Association of Friends and Sponsors of TU Dresden (GFF - Gesellschaft von Freunden und Förderern der TU Dresden e. V.). In the case of subsidized slots, the course costs are covered by the TU Dresden, which normally have to be paid at the state-approved fee-based TUDIAS Studienkolleg in Dresden.

Prerequisites for financial support:

• Interest in studying at TU Dresden (degree program in technology, mathematics, science, economics or social sciences); Study Information System of TU Dresden
• Chances of receiving financial support are low for degree programs in medicine. Financial support is not possible for degree programs in humanities, languages/linguistics or art.
• Participation in the central admission test offered by the Central Agency for German Schools Abroad (ZfA) at ZfA’s partner schools in about 40 countries (registration with the responsible advisor for German at your school)
• ZfA admission test in March 2025: Preparatory college attendance starting in the 2025/2026 winter semester (September 2025 – July 2026)
• ZfA admission test in October 2025: Preparatory college attendance starting in the 2026 summer semester (March 2026 – February 2027 participation in the preparatory college, April 2027 - September 2027 orientation semester for study preparation, start of your studies/degree program in October 2027), Please note: In order to bridge the gap until the start of your studies/degree program, you can be enrolled in an orientation semester for study preparation at TU Dresden. During this semester, you can improve your German language skills by attending free language courses and lectures of your degree program with the aim of orientation and preparation for studies.
• When registering for the ZfA admission test: Indicate TUDIAS Preparatory College as your first or second priority

Application:

An application for financial support is not required. After the ZfA admission test has been taken, ZfA will forward the results to TUDIAS Preparatory College and TU Dresden’s International Office will notify you of possible financial support as well as the required application for a degree program (6 weeks after the ZfA admission test at the latest).

Subsidized slots selection procedure:

The International Office of the TU Dresden will rank the applicants according to their average grade and, if necessary, other criteria depending on the number of applicants (after admissions to study at TU Dresden close). The acceptance for a place at the Studienkolleg is independent of the confirmation of funding for the financing of the course fees (self-financing is possible).

Contacts:

Questions about TUDIAS Preparatory College in Dresden:
Dr. Andrea Strützel
Head of Preparatory College
Phone: +49 351 40 470 201
Email:

Questions about applying to study at TU Dresden:
Email:
Tel.: +49 351 463 42000

Questions about financial support/financing the course fees:
TU Dresden / International Office
Cornelia Hesse
Phone: +49 351 463 36330 and +49 351 463 32442
Email: