What Students Say?
Likes
- I wanted to study biophysics. This was the only university which offered the course in Germany. Germany is zero tuition fee. And spoke to some seniors. Got an excellent review from them.
- Research facilities and the faculty. The faculty is world renowned and their connections help in getting further opportunities. The invited lectures are really insightful. State-of-the art equipment.
Dislikes
- Only few English taught courses. Although you can survive comfortably with only English. Somehow German is required to integrate with the local population. Feels like you are in this small comfortable university bubble. Need German to get out of it.
The experience in TU Dresden was the best. Especially when I already knew that I wanted to do a PhD, the program prepared me well. It was very cheap compared to US or any other part of the world. I didn't have to take money from my parents. I was self sufficient.
Course Curriculum
The curriculum is designed very well for someone who wants to pursue research (PhD) as next step in the career. You work in multiple labs to get exposure and finally choose your topic of interest for master thesis. You are also free to take a semester break and go to industry and gain some experience. The most amazing this is that you dont have to finish in 2 years. You can take some time to explore and be confident in whatever you want to do in life.
Exams
My Scores: TOEFL 102. You need a minimum of 90 in TOEFL. No other standard tests required. . You need an SoP, 2 LoRs, CV, Grade Transcript, Degree certificate, Have to answer a self assessed test on the admsision test to check if you fit for the program and send it to them.
Placement
Everyone in my class found jobs immediately (within 6 months). Most of them went to do PhDs. They are doing in the best univerisities of the world (EPFL, ETHZ, TU Delft, VU Amsterdam, MPIs, etc). People who went to industries earn around 50k euros per annum. They are into R&D of the company or Scientific sales representatives.
Internship
Yes. I interned in different labs and institutes. Interned in BCUBE, Dresden, 450 Euros per month (10hours per week), as a student researcher where we help PhD students or Post docs in their projects and we learn with them. Very useful. Interned in MBZ, Dresden, 700 euros per month, 20 hours per week job. As a student researcher. For these positions, you write to the professor that you are a master student and you are interested in their work and you are looking for student assistant positions and send your CV. Mostly, professors dont care about your prior experience. They offer you the job and expect you to learn.
Fees
No tuition fees. But you pay around 300 euros per semester as student contribution to the transport facility (you can get free ticket for transportation in the entire state) and for student union, etc. this amount is minimal for what we receive. (in my opnion)
Scholarship
No
Faculty
The faculty is very good. Some of the pioneers in the field teach you. 2-3 professors are in line for noble prizes. They are very approachable, you can work in their labs, engage in discussions with them. Prof. Stefan Grill, Antony Hyman, Simon Alberti, Jochen Guck, Marino Zerial. These are some of the big prof that leave you mesmerized. The admin staff is also quite friendly. The faculty to student ratio is almost 1:1.
Campus Life
The biotec campus is a bit far from the university because they wanted to keep the biotech campus closer to the medical centrer and the max planck institute for cell biology and genetics. This was done to foster more collaborations and increase efficiency. The infrastructure is state-of-the-art. Best equipment in the world. Library is rich, WIFI is strong. University sports facility is well equiped and good training programs.
Hostel
There are plenty of student hostels and the accomodation is quite easy to find. Rent ranges from 150 euros to 300 euros depending on the hostels. Usually its a flat share where you get your own bed room in a flat and you share kitchen, bathrooms and hallway. Very nice and modern. Comfortable for students. You can also find flatshares or apartments outside on your own. Dresden is one of the cheapest cities in Germany.
