Dresden University of Technology

Indian (international) students can expect an admission decision from TU Dresden in about 4 weeks after applying (for un-restricted study programs). For restricted programs (NC programs) or courses that require an aptitude assessment, decisions are generally issued within 4 to 7 weeks.

Yes, a MSc in CS is highly worth it for Indian students from Dresden Uni of Technology. As one of the 11 German Universities of Excellence, TU Dresden offers a 4-semester long, reserarch-oriented Computer Science degree for zero tuition fees.

Its presence in Dresden gives students excellent working-student job (HiWi) opportunities, and post-study careers in automation and hardware/software architecture.

BMW, Siemens, SAP, and Bosch are some of the top companies that hire CS grads from, TU Dresden.

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Both TU Dresden and TU Hamburg are top choices for Nanoelectronic System studies in Germany. However, the ideal option of the two depends on your career goals.

TU Dresden is ideal for students interested in a programme with:

• Research-heavy focus on materials and semiconductor physics
• Easy access to one of Europe's the largest semiconductor and microelectronic clusters
• Prestigious TU9 university degree

TU Hamburg (TUHH) is a better choice for:

• More practical programme that caters system/design engineers with a focus on circuit design, embedded systems, and VLSI
• Access to northern Germany's tech, aviation, and embedded engineering industries

According to Indian student reviews at TU Dresden, there's no shortage of job options, particularly in the seminconductor industry. Dresden is the heart of 'Silicon Saxony', Europe's the largest microelectronics cluster.

Startups, University spinoffs, and MNCs are happy to hire skilled grads. Average salaries earned by grads range between EUR 50,000 and EUR 75,000 (INR 54.85 Lakhs and INR 82.2 Lakhs) per year.

In non-STEM fields, grads do face some challenges. Not because of  a lack of skills, but because of employers preference to hire grads with decent German communincation skills.

Yes, students change their programme at TU Dresden. To do that, students can request a change of course directly via the Selma Student portal. Those already enrolled at the university need to apply for a new programme with general application deadlines.

Students can request for a credit transfer with their program's new exam office.

Yes, Indian students can transfer to TU Dresden. To do that they can submit an application for the desired degree programme via the TU Dresden application portal.

The transfer of programme depends on availability of seats and entry requirements being met.

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Deadline to apply for scholarships at TU Dresden varies as per the program. Deadines for DAAD scholarships fall between Sep and Nov for studies in the following year.

Tentative deadline to apply for the Deutschlandstipendium scholarships is Jul, 2027.

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Engineering and Technology, Architecture and Built Environment, Physics and Astronomy are among the top-ranked courses at TU Dresden in 2026.

Source: QS

Universities of Excellence (like TU Dresden) receive exclusive federal funding for research. Students get better research facilities, stronger industry connections, and higher global prestige. Check the table below to know more: