Nearest deadline31.10.2026
Tuitionfrom €2,100 / sem.
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Applied sciencesPublic
Dresden University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden
Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTW Dresden) was founded in 1992. It is the second-largest university in the capital of the state of Saxony. Engineering, economics, design, and 'green' disciplines constitute the four pillars that the 40 forward-looking diploma, bachelor's, and master's degree programmes in civil engineering/architecture, electrical engineering, informatics, product design, machine engineering, and business administration are based on. These degree programmes include a number of subjects that are unique to post-secondary education in Saxony such as agriculture, horticulture, landscape planning and development, environmental monitoring and analysis, geoinformatics and surveying, as well as geoinformatics and cartography. With 8 faculties, approximately 170 professors, and about 5,000 students, the university is large enough to integrate the different disciplines successfully and generate a high synergistic effect. On the other hand, it is still manageable enough to facilitate personal dialogue in individual courses.
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Saxony |
|---|---|
| City | Dresden |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Students | ≈ 4,857 |
| Programmes | 4 programmes · 2 bachelor's, 2 master's, 1 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
set by the university for international students — see the programme page what it consists ofSemester contribution€300
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €300 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.06; master's until 15.06 |
| Studienkolleg | Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz Studienkolleg |
About the university
Teaching and research at the HTW Dresden are closely linked and highly practice-oriented. Students can participate in research projects at an early stage, benefit from close contacts with industrial partners and, in addition, have the opportunity to do their PhD in cooperative doctoral studies.
The research at the HTW Dresden is based primarily on the four profile lines Mobile Systems and Mechatronics, Sustainable Livelihoods, Information Systems, Corporate Governance and Foundation. With its application-oriented research, the university is an important partner especially for medium-sized companies in Saxony and very well connected with the numerous technology and research centers of Dresden as a science location.
The founding center of the HTW Dresden supports young start-ups from the environment of the university in the development and implementation of innovative business ideas and provides contacts to cooperation partners in business and industry.
In addition to excellent study conditions and a first-class education, our students in Dresden expect an environment with a high quality of life, art and culture, great leisure facilities and a beautiful landscape.
The degrees obtained at the HTW Dresden enjoy great recognition among companies as well as research and educational institutions. This is proven not only by current studies and university rankings, but above all by the successful placement of our graduates into practice.
Faculties
8 faculties · showing the 6 largest
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Faculty of Business Administration
2 programmes
Faculty of Civil Engineering
1 programme
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
1 programme
Fakultät Maschinenbau
Fakultät Design
Fakultät Geoinformation
Studienkolleg
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. The colleges listed here are this university's partners.
Programmes
All 4 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.06, master's until 15.06. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | set by the university for international students — see the programme page |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €300 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
Questions about Dresden University of Applied Sciences
How much does it cost to study at Dresden University of Applied Sciences?
In Saxony universities may charge international students their own tuition fee — check the programme page. Every student pays the semester contribution of €300. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
Yes: 1 programme is taught in English.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.06 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 15.06. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.
Do I need a Studienkolleg?
It depends on your certificate, not on the university. The Feststellungsprüfung of any Studienkolleg is recognised by all universities; Dresden University of Applied Sciences works with Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz Studienkolleg.
Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.