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Technische Universität Dresden

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TUD Dresden University of Technology is one of the largest Universities of Technology in Germany and is among the leading and most dynamic universities in the country. With 17 Faculties across 5 Schools, it offers a widespread range of 119 degree programs and covers a broad spectrum of research. Its focuses on Life Sciences, Quantum Materials, Microelectronics, Tactile Internet, Materials Science, Data-Intensive and Digital Sciences, Circular Economy and Societal Change are considered exemplary across Europe.

About 30,000 students currently complete their studies with a Bachelor's, Master's, Diplom or state examination. International dual degrees are available for selected subjects. The spectrum stretches from Architecture to German studies and Dental medicine. Internationally, TUD has earned an excellent reputation. About 18% of its students come from abroad. Today, about 9,000 employees from 89 countries work at TU Dresden.

Since 2012, TUD Dresden University of Technology has been one of Germany’s eleven Universities of Excellence, which have received funding within the framework of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Governments since November 1, 2019. The Excellence title confirms the potential of one of Germany‘s largest technical universities. We currently boast 3 Clusters of Excellence:

  • CeTI – Centre for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop
  • ct.qmat – Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter
  • PoL – Physics of Life

Founded in 1828, TUD Dresden University of Technology has a history that stretches back nearly 200 years. With a wide range of subjects, our university plays an outstanding role in Germany’s university landscape. At TUD, science and engineering work together with the humanities, cultural and social sciences and medicine to find solutions to the greatest challenges of our time. As a partner of the DRESDEN-concept Science and Innovation Campus, TUD is also a member of a one-of-a-kind network of research and cultural institutions. 

TUD Dresden University of Technology puts a great emphasis on internationality. Each year, students from over 125 countries choose to study here. Additionally, the university provides its students with diverse opportunities to take part in exchange programmes in order to gather practical experience abroad. Through a comprehensive language study programme students are well prepared for their stay abroad. 

The university employs around 8,300 staff members, including 3,400 funded by third parties, contributing to its research and educational prowess. The university also nurtures the next generation of researchers, with 6,400 doctoral students and 1,000 tenured academic staff, including approximately 600 professors.

TUD embraces a global outlook while maintaining strong regional ties. The university fosters international collaboration through:

  • 621 partnerships in 94 countries, including a Liaison Office in Taipei, Taiwan
  • A network of approximately 19,000 alumni worldwide
  • Participation in EUTOPIA
  • transCampus, a strategic partnership with King’s College London
  • Membership in TU9, the alliance of Germany’s leading Universities of Technology

A Vibrant and Sustainable Campus
TUD offers an inspiring and welcoming environment for learning and research. The university is committed to sustainability and well-being, with initiatives such as:

  • The Saxon State and University Library (SLUB), one of Germany’s largest academic libraries, with 90 million sources and 1.1 million visits annually
  • An art collection with 4,000 works housed in the Office for Academic Heritage
  • Five botanical gardens, including the renowned Forest Park Tharandt
  • A certified environmental management system (EMAS) since 2003
  • A comprehensive sustainability strategy with over 80 measures
  • A Green Office and master plan for a sustainable campus
  • Certification as a family-friendly university since 2007, with 375 childcare places
  • University Health Management for all staff and students
  • A compliance management system with an anonymous notification platform
  • A diverse sports program, offering 871 courses in over 60 disciplines through Dresden University Sports

With its strong academic reputation, commitment to research excellence, global partnerships, and sustainable campus environment, TUD continues to shape the future as a world-class university.