General Information
Dresden University of Technology
It is among the 10 largest universities in Germany.
Dresden University of Technology
Dresden University of Technology, also known as TU Dresden or simply TUD, is a public research university. It is the largest university in the city of Dresden and the state of Saxony, and with 32,389 students it is among the 10 largest universities in Germany; it is also one of Germany’s best technical universities.
Although Dresden University of Technology was founded about 200 years ago, in 1828, it received its current name in 1961 and is among Germany’s oldest technical universities. Dresden University of Technology is part of TU9, which includes the 9 leading German Institutes of Technology in Germany, and in 2012 it qualified for excellence status by passing all three rounds of the German Universities Excellence Initiative.
With more than 120 international partnerships, transferring from Dresden University of Technology to universities in other countries is quite easy thanks to these partnerships. According to the QS 2019 World Rankings, Dresden University of Technology ranks 6th among universities in Germany in Engineering and Technology and 113th among the best universities in the world.
According to data from November 2018, 15% of the 32,389 students at the university are international students. A total of 4,559 academic staff members work in the university’s 18 faculties and more than 300 departments.
Because Dresden is cheaper than other cities in Germany and accommodation costs are much lower than elsewhere, Dresden University of Technology is frequently preferred by students.
DRESDEN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES
| Information Systems Engineering | 5 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Computer Engineering | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Dentistry | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Geography | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Electrical Engineering | 5 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Civil Engineering | 5 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Physics | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Food Engineering | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Geological Engineering | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Architecture | 5 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Chemistry | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Mathematics | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Materials Engineering | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Mechatronics | 5 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Psychology | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Art History | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Molecular Biology | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Sociology | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| History | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Software Engineering | 3 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
| Renewable Energy Systems | 5 Years | German | Bachelor’s |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- To enter the university, students must have gained a place in Türkiye in the field they want to study. German language proficiency is mandatory.
LIVING CONDITIONS IN GERMANY
Germany is a very popular country for Turkish citizens who want to study or work abroad. Although Germany is expensive compared with countries such as Poland and Czechia, it is more affordable than countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland or Switzerland. However, it should be remembered that quite large price differences can be seen between cities in Germany. For example, Munich, Berlin and Stuttgart are the cities with the highest cost of living. To look at it in more detail, we can compare rent costs in three different cities. While the cost of renting a one-person apartment in Stuttgart and Berlin is approximately 700-800 Euro, in Bremen this price can be approximately 500 Euro. Bachelor’s and Master’s education in Germany can be considered free of charge apart from the education contribution fee. The education contribution fee is a charging system paid every semester that students continue their studies, and the fee can vary between 100 and 300 Euro. Overall, when food, housing, bills, clothing and entertainment costs are taken into account, Germany occupies an average position among European Union countries. Calculated on average, the cost of food and drink is at least 200 €, extra expenses such as internet and TV are 220 €, and the rent for student housing can vary between 300 and 700 € per month. Currently, with hourly wages of 9.35 Euro, Germany ranks fifth among EU countries.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Accommodation – Arranging accommodation is very important when planning to study abroad. Taking our students’ requests, preferences and sensitivities on this subject into account, we provide solutions in coordination with our partner schools. The accommodation options offered to students who want to study abroad are generally as follows.
ACCOMMODATION AND STUDENT DORMITORIES
There are dormitory facilities on the university campus. In addition, students can rent an apartment or a room at affordable prices close to the university.
For individuals who want to stay in a dormitory, the situation varies depending on whether it is a private or a state dormitory, and also on whether it is a big city or a small city. In Germany, state dormitories cost around 250-350 Euro per month on average, while private dormitories, being more comfortable and modern, can reach 400-500 Euro. In big cities, private dormitory rents, or room rents for those who prefer them, can start from 500 Euro and go up to 700 Euro.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
After gaining a place at a university in Türkiye, are you planning to study in Germany but worried about the cost? Most universities in Germany offer education free of charge or at minimal cost. Scholarships are like an extended bonus. Here are the German education scholarships for Bachelor’s courses that you should not miss!
- Jacobs University Scholarship
- Bayer Foundation Scholarships
- Kurt Hansen Science Scholarships
- Heinrich Boll Scholarships
- Master’s Scholarships at the University of Stuttgart
YÖK Equivalence of German Universities
ALL universities and higher education institutions in Germany have YÖK equivalence.
For diplomas obtained from higher education institutions abroad to be valid in Türkiye, they must be approved by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and an equivalence certificate must be issued.
Basically, what is required is that the compulsory courses you took during your education, and their content, are compatible with the compulsory courses, content and workload of the same department in Türkiye. If this compatibility and suitability exist, equivalence is granted to the diploma you received. If this compatibility is lacking, you may be asked to take the courses seen as missing at a university in Türkiye or to sit an equivalence exam. If you score 50 out of 100 in the equivalence exam, equivalence is granted to your diploma.