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Technische Universität Dresden

Dresden, Germany

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
—
Students
29,000
International students
20%
Institution type
Public
Founded
1828

Overview

TUD Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden) is one of Germany's largest and most renowned technical universities, with almost 200 years of history. Designated a University of Excellence since 2012, it offers 119 degree programs across all major academic disciplines — from architecture and engineering to medicine and humanities. Around 29,000 students from over 128 countries study at TU Dresden. As a state university, it charges no tuition fees. TUD is part of the DRESDEN-concept research alliance, collaborating with institutes of the Max Planck Society, Fraunhofer Society, Helmholtz Association, and Leibniz Association. The main campus is located in the south of Dresden, close to the city centre.

Fields of study

  • Architecture
  • Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Teacher Training
  • Food Chemistry

Accreditation: Free State of Saxony; European Higher Education Area

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
—
TOEFL iBT (minimum)
—
GPA (minimum)
—
Intakes
—
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

From about Free / year

Domestic students

Free / semester

TU Dresden charges no tuition fees for standard degree programs as a state university. Administrative semester fees may apply.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by Technische Universität Dresden
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Master of Science in Physics of Life (opens in a new tab)EnglishMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.