What Students Say
Likes
- Degree program's curriculum is good and scope for jobs is very high.
- TU Dresden is located in the state of Saxony which hosts "Silicon Saxony" - a large cluster of companies based on the Semiconductor industry. This paves the way for a wide variety of jobs and potential startups.
- Hence, the job market for electronics-oriented aspirants or students is very large and more or less always open. The university includes start-of-the-art research centres and laboratories. Courses tailored for specializing in a certain domain are being offered. TU Dresden's Research institutes are quite popular in the semiconductor fabrication industry.
Dislikes
- Nothing too serious. Language barrier is often an issue. Proficiency in German language is often needed. There are a few elective courses being offered only in German. But, if the degree program is completely based on English, a new student cans till get away.
Required Exams for Admission
Pretty good. Had no sorts of issues in the area of academics. People very enthusiastic about electronics could be benefitted well in this university.
Course Curriculum
Pretty good. New courses are being added every semester. Decent exposure to industry through seminars from the industry-people.
Faculty
Faculty and staff are very professional and they are not strict in terms of attendance. Christian Mayr and Frank Ellinger are pretty popular.
Campus Life
Loads of events are organized for freshers by the faculty. Cultural events take place every now and then.
Placement
High because of Silicon Saxony cluster; Several research institutes are available for PhD enthusiasts.
Accommodation
Shared apartments are available through university (around 250 euros).
Exams
GRE is not necessary. English proficiency has to be proven through IELTS or TOEFL. Minimum IELTS band needed (at the time of my application was 6.5). My score was 7.6. I submitted an SOP, two LORs and CV Application process is driven through UNIASSIST platform.
Fees
Around 300 euros per semester.
