Professionals & Education
Universities & Student Life
About 40,000 students are studying for their future professions in Dresden, and this number is constantly increasing. The education meets international standards: Ultramodern equipment, bachelor and master degrees, evaluation in accordance with ECTS (European Credit Transfer System), and excellent networks with international universities open the gates to global job markets for Dresden’s students.
Teaching is practice-oriented and free of charge. An inexpensive living situation, fantastic connections to the system of local public transport and a variety of cultural highlights are also guaranteed.
It is above all the contacts with local enterprises that cooperate closely with the educational institutions which have to be mentioned in this context because this assures a practical education.
Dresden has all the prerequisites for successful and, above all, enjoyable college life. The high quality of life was already encouraged by August the Strong in Dresden, and the Dresdeners have continued this tradition ever since.
Many green areas in the city center such as, for example, the spacious Elbe River meadows or nearby Saxon Switzerland tempt one to take a walk, relax, or practice sports. In addition to a vivid and multifaceted art and cultural scene, one may also explore a lively pub scene in Dresden.
At the same time, the cost of living is comparatively inexpensive in Dresden: 32 student dorms provide more than 6,700 dorm rooms which cost between 72 and 245 euros per month. For private residences one only pays an average rent of 7.10 euros/m2 which includes all the additional charges for utilities, etc. (source: Die Zeit, Campus university ranking). There are also numerous other options available which help facilitate everyday student life.
Comprehensive tips and tricks for studying and living in Dresden can be found on the local university websites as well as on the following sites:
But after graduation, it isn’t over yet. Institutions for post-graduate education and continued practical education such as, for example, Dresden International University DIU and the graduate schools of Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) permit lifelong learning.
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