Studying in Dresden
In Dresden our catalogue has 10 universities with 39 programmes (13 in English), including TU Dresden, SRH, HTW-Dresden. There is 1 Studienkolleg in the city.
What to look for in Dresden
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Dresden.
Transport and everyday life
Part-time work
Students from third countries may work 140 full or 280 half days a year. The minimum wage is €13.90 an hour since 2026.
Health insurance
Statutory health insurance at the student rate is required for enrolment at a university.
Universities in Dresden
All 10 universities →
Technische Universität Dresden
Technical · 33 programmes
SRH University
Applied sciences · 10 programmes
Campus here: Campus Dresden
Dresden University of Applied Sciences
Applied sciences · 4 programmes
Language courses
There are no language schools in Dresden in our catalogue. The nearest ones:
Studienkolleg in Dresden
Dresden and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with a place in a dormitory.
Dresden · you are here
universities TU Dresden, SRH, HTW-Dresden
Munich
Living costsfrom €943 / mo.
universities TUM, LMU, HM
Berlin
universities TUB, FU Berlin, HU Berlin
Hamburg
universities UHH, UE, SRH
Other cities of Saxony
All 12 cities of Saxony →Questions about studying in Dresden
How many universities are there in Dresden?
Our catalogue lists 10 universities in Dresden.
Can I study in English in Dresden?
Yes, 13 programmes are taught in English.
Is there a Studienkolleg in Dresden?
TUDIAS-Studienkolleg TU Dresden.
Dresden or a cheaper city?
We'll pick a city for your programme and budget: first where you qualify with your certificate and language, then where life is cheaper.