Technische Universität Dresden
Dresden, Germany
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
- Admissions contact
- servicecenter.studium@tu-dresden.de
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
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Physics of Life (opens in a new tab)English | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
