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Study in Dresden: 12 Universities with 415 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2026/2027)

Dresden

1206
Founded in
Saxony
State
600,000
Inhabitants
12
Universities
1
Innovation Meets Tradition
Dresden combines world-class research and high-tech industries with a rich cultural and historical heritage, making it an inspiring place to study and live.
2
A Leading Tech & Science Hub
As part of “Silicon Saxony,” Dresden is one of Europe’s strongest technology regions, offering outstanding opportunities in engineering, IT, and natural sciences.
3
High Quality of Life at Affordable Costs
Compared to many large German cities, Dresden offers moderate living costs while providing excellent housing, green spaces, and leisure options.

Overview

masters
415

Study Programs

universities
12

Universities

ranking
2

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 per semester

Maximum:

€ 7,800 per semester

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between 30 Jun and 15 Jun

Summer Semester

between 15 Jul and 20 Mar

View all 415 courses still open for next intake

Top-ranked German Universities in Dresden

#1QS World University Rankings – Sustainability
Technische Universität Dresden

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - 4,500 (per semester)

DFG-Ranking #6, DAAD Gesamtförderbeträge #2
More Info

Tuition Fees

332
332
7
14
52
15

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2026/2027

Summer Semester 2027

Open Programs

296 programs

252 programs

Application Modes

Application Modes

0.7% national admission restriction (national NC)
15.9% local admission restriction (local NC)
26.5% no admission restriction, but ability test
56.9% no admission restriction
0% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

89.2% directly at University
0% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
8.9% via uni-assist

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

4 (1 program)

Minimum:

50 (1 program)

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program)

Maximum:

7 (2 programs)

Maximum:

95 (2 programs)

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (9 programs)

IELTS Band

Minimum:

4 (1 program)

Maximum:

7 (2 programs)

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

50 (1 program)

Maximum:

95 (2 programs)

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program)

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (9 programs)

Program Features

2-15 semesters

Duration

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Online Courses
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degree typesDegree Types

Master of Arts

Master of Engineering

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Engineering

Meisterklasse

Diplom

Bachelor of Music

Master of Music

Bachelor of Education

Master of Education

Bachelor of Science

Master of Laws

State Exam

Diplom (FH)

Professional Master

Beginning

Winter intake

70.4%

Summer intake

4.3%

Winter & Summer intake

25.1%
0.2% no information provided

Location

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1
Dresden International University (DIU)
2
HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences
3
Palucca University of Dance Dresden
4
Dresden University of Fine Arts (HfBK)
5
Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden
6
Duale Hochschule Sachsen
7
Fachhochschule Dresden - University of Applied Sciences
8
University of Church Music of the Protestant Lutheran Regional Church in Saxony
9
University of Applied Sciences for Social Work, Education and Nursing
10
Technische Universität Dresden
11
IU International University of Applied Sciences
12
SRH University
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