Study in Dresden: All private universities & degree programmes from Medicine to Social Pedagogy

Dresden International University (DIU)

Dresden International University is a state-recognised private university in Dresden, which was founded as a subsidiary of TU Dresden and functions as a network university. It maintains diverse cooperations with companies, associations, research institutions and other international universities. DIU places particular emphasis on practical and internationally oriented study programmes.

Dresden International University offers both Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in the fields of business, technology and health. Many of the degree programmes are part-time or vocational, but dual degree programmes are also offered.

Freiberger Str. 37, 01067 Dresden

Here is a selection of interesting degree programmes offered by DIU:

Dresden University of Applied Sciences (FHD)

Dresden University of Applied Sciences is a private university in Dresden with a wide range of degree programmes in the faculties of Business Administration, Design and Applied Social Sciences. The FHD was founded in 2003 and places great emphasis on practical and application-oriented education in research and teaching.

One of the FHD's focal points is internationalisation. The university maintains numerous international partnerships and offers its students the opportunity to gain experience abroad through exchange programmes. The FHD also has an international degree programme in Tourism and Event Management, which is taught entirely in English.

Guentzstrasse 1, 01069 Dresden

An overview of the degree programmes offered at Dresden University of Applied Sciences:

IU International University of Applied Sciences

The IU International University of Applied Sciences is the largest university in Germany with over 100,000 enrolled students. The university is based in Erfurt in Thuringia, but IU also offers its campus study programmes in numerous other cities in Germany.

IU has a branch in Dresden, which offers both dual study programmes and campus study programmes with online modules. The university also offers more than 100 distance learning programmes that can be studied regardless of location.

Schweriner Str. 5, 01067 Dresden

Here are some interesting degree programmes offered by the IU at the Dresden location:

SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences

The SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university with its headquarters in Berlin and campus in Dresden, offering a wide range of degree programmes in the fields of business, technology, social sciences and design. The university places great emphasis on practice-oriented learning and provides its students with valuable insights into the working world through close cooperation with industry.

SRH Berlin is internationally oriented and offers English-language degree programmes as well as exchange programmes with partner universities worldwide. Students benefit from small classes and intensive support from qualified lecturers.

SRH Berlin's modern and well-equipped campuses are ideal for an interactive learning environment and offer students numerous opportunities for group work, projects and presentations. The university also places great emphasis on the personal and professional development of students and offers support in finding a job and preparing for professional life.

Georgenstrasse 7, 01097 Dresden

Here is an overview of five of the degree programmes at the SRH Dresden location:

Dual study programme in Dresden

In dual studies, theoretical teaching content at a university of applied sciences or university of cooperative education is combined with practical experience in a company. This enables students to prepare for the requirements of the professional field in alternating theoretical and practical phases and to directly apply what they have learned during their studies.

The dual study programmes, which are offered by DIU, IU and SRH in Dresden, among others, enable students to gain practical experience during their studies and to receive remuneration alongside their studies. An overview of some of the dual study programmes on offer:

Study medicine at private universities in Dresden

Unfortunately, none of the private universities in Dresden offers a degree programme in human medicine or dentistry, but Dresden International University has a great many health science degree programmes on offer:

State universities

There are currently six state universities in Dresden and the surrounding area:

• Technische Universität Dresden: The TU Dresden is one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Germany. It offers a wide range of study options, including engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as medicine and teaching.
• Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden: HTW Dresden offers degree programmes in the fields of business, technology, design and social sciences. The university places great emphasis on practice-oriented learning and close cooperation with the business community.
• Dresden University of Fine Arts: The HfBK Dresden is one of the oldest art colleges in Germany and offers a wide range of courses in the fields of art, design and architecture.
• Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung und Rechtspflege (Hochschule Meißen): The University of Public Administration in Meißen offers degree programmes in public administration and law. The training is aimed at future civil servants in the public sector and includes both theoretical and practice-oriented modules.
• Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber: The Carl Maria von Weber Hochschule für Musik in Dresden is a conservatoire with a focus on artistic education. The degree programmes include classical and popular music as well as music education.
• Palucca University of Dance Dresden: The Palucca University of Dance is one of the leading dance universities in Germany and offers degree programmes in dance education, choreography and dance performance.