Welcome
to Dresden
Something that everyone studying in Dresden will experience at some point is that moment when friends or family come to visit, and their jaw simply drops. They’ll marvel at the “amazing backdrop”, “unbelievable beauty”, and “incredible green spaces” — and they’re certainly not wrong. The more than 560,000 residents of Dresden know it: The magnificent location on the Elbe, the splendid old town, the lively new town, and the extraordinary amount of greenery make Saxony’s capital one of the most livable cities in Germany.
And yes, its academic world is also excellent. Firstly, because TU Dresden has been one of Germany’s Universities of Excellence since 2012. Secondly, because of the huge range of degree programmes on offer with top supervision. And with nine other universities and the University of Cooperative Education Dresden, you’re sure to find the perfect field of study for you — and perhaps even progress further afterwards. The Fraunhofer Institute, the Helmholtz Center, the Leibniz Institute and the Max Planck Institute: They are all in Dresden.
Dresden’s city life and nightlife is just as colourful. With around 45,000 students, the city is full of life, and the countless clubs, stages, bars, pubs, theatres, and cinemas ensure there is never a dull moment. An absolute must is the “Kraftwerk Mitte”, the cultural centre of the old town in the middle of a grandiose 19th century industrial monument.
With its world-famous museums, collections, and galleries, the Saxon State Orchestra and Dresden Philharmonic, the Semper Opera House and Jazz Days, Kreuzchor boys’ choir and pop, dance and literature, cinema and movie nights on the banks of the Elbe, Dresden’s cultural scene has everything you need to make your time at university even more enjoyable. So much so that many simply stay here after their studies. How about it?
Something that everyone studying in Dresden will experience at some point is that moment when friends or family come to visit, and their jaw simply drops. They’ll marvel at the “amazing backdrop”, “unbelievable beauty”, and “incredible green spaces” — and they’re certainly not wrong. The more than 560,000 residents of Dresden know it: The magnificent location on the Elbe, the splendid old town, the lively new town, and the extraordinary amount of greenery make Saxony’s capital one of the most livable cities in Germany.
And yes, its academic world is also excellent. Firstly, because TU Dresden has been one of Germany’s Universities of Excellence since 2012. Secondly, because of the huge range of degree programmes on offer with top supervision. And with nine other universities and the University of Cooperative Education Dresden, you’re sure to find the perfect field of study for you — and perhaps even progress further afterwards. The Fraunhofer Institute, the Helmholtz Center, the Leibniz Institute and the Max Planck Institute: They are all in Dresden.
Dresden’s city life and nightlife is just as colourful. With around 45,000 students, the city is full of life, and the countless clubs, stages, bars, pubs, theatres, and cinemas ensure there is never a dull moment. An absolute must is the “Kraftwerk Mitte”, the cultural centre of the old town in the middle of a grandiose 19th century industrial monument.
With its world-famous museums, collections, and galleries, the Saxon State Orchestra and Dresden Philharmonic, the Semper Opera House and Jazz Days, Kreuzchor boys’ choir and pop, dance and literature, cinema and movie nights on the banks of the Elbe, Dresden’s cultural scene has everything you need to make your time at university even more enjoyable. So much so that many simply stay here after their studies. How about it?
Universities
TU Dresden
“Knowledge for life” is the motto of TU Dresden. It has also been one of the eleven German Universities of Excellence since 2012. With its 17 faculties, TUD offers a very broad range of subjects: You…
Dresden College of Music
With roots dating back to 1856, Dresden College of Music is best known for its teaching in orchestral music, vocal performance and, since 1962, jazz/rock/pop. 699 students are currently enrolled, with…
Dresden University of Fine Arts
Founded in 1764 as the “Main Art Academy”, Dresden University of Fine Arts was the first training centre for fine arts in Saxony. Since that time, eminent teachers have passed on their knowledge to…
Palucca University of Dance Dresden
The Palucca University of Dance Dresden (PHfT) is Germany's only independent university for dance. With its integrated secondary school and a boarding school associated with the university, it…
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden
“Achieve more practically” — This is how the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden encapsulates what it is all about. And it’s true: Students get a lot of practical experience and work in…
University of Applied Sciences for Social Work, Education and Nursing Dresden
If you want to work with people, the EHS University of Applied Sciences for Social Work, Education and Nursing is the place for you. There are around 850 students at the campus in Dresden-Johannstadt…
University of Cooperative Education Dresden
The University of Cooperative Education Dresden is located in Johannstadt and, together with the Evangelical University of Social Work (ehs Dresden), the Academy of Fine Arts (HfBK), and the…