Technische Universität Dresden is one of only eleven German universities distinguished as a “University of Excellence” in 2012. TU Dresden, among the largest universities in Germany, is more than 185 years old and has about 35,000 students. Around 14 per cent of the students are international, coming from approximately 120 different countries. The university consists of five schools in the fields of Engineering, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Medicine.
The city of Dresden is the capital of Saxony and home to more than half a million inhabitants. It is located on the Elbe river and renowned for its splendid city centre including the Dresden Zwinger and Frauenkirche, the Semper opera, various concert halls, theatres, and world famous museums and art galleries. Students can also enjoy a large variety of pubs and cafes as well as a vibrant nightlife. Dresden is surrounded by wide forests and mountainous areas, offering a plenitude of opportunities for hiking, biking, mountain climbing, swimming and skiing.