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Computer Science (M.Sc.) at Technische Universität Dresden

Dresden · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026

No tuition feeQS World Ranking 2026: #218TU9 memberPublic universityTaught in EnglishIELTS 6: lower than most Computer Science & IT programmesWinter and summer intakeNo cap on places

Short answer

To apply for Computer Science at Technische Universität Dresden, you need IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80 or PTE 60. International applicants apply for the winter semester 1 April to 31 May and for the summer semester 1 December to 15 January. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution. Applications go through uni-assist.

What are the entry requirements for Computer Science at Technische Universität Dresden?

English test minimum

IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE 60

English level: CEFR B2

Winter semester (international applicants)

Apply 1 April to 31 May

Summer semester (international applicants)

Apply 1 December to 15 January

Tuition

No tuition fee

Admission type

No admission restriction

There is no fixed cap on places: applicants who meet all the entry requirements are admitted.

How to apply

Through uni-assist

uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.

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Is Technische Universität Dresden a good university? Type, ranking and location

Type
Public university
Founded
1828
Students
About 31,517 (2020)
QS World Ranking 2026
#218
THE World Ranking 2026
#176
Location
Dresden (city of about 5,63,000 people)

Technische Universität Dresden is a public university in Dresden, founded in 1828. It is ranked #218 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #176 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

Technische Universität Dresden is a member of TU9, the alliance of nine leading technical universities in Germany.

Research universities put more weight on theory and research; a Master’s here is also the usual route if you might want a PhD later. As a public university it is funded by the state.

University website →

University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass; rankings are the published editions named above.

How does it compare with other Computer Science & IT Master's?

Against English-taught Computer Science & IT programmes in our database.

This programmeCompared with other Computer Science & IT programmes
IELTS 660% of 134 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 22% for a lower one.
TOEFL iBT 8056% of 96 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 36% for a lower one.
Winter deadline (1 April to 31 May)34% of 83 programmes close earlier and 41% close later.
No tuition fee69% of 114 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free.

Your plan as an Indian applicant

  1. 1

    Get your English score

    You need at least IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80 or PTE 60 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (1 April to 31 May), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.

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  2. 2

    Check your degree and grade

    German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Computer Science & IT. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.

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  3. 3

    Get your APS certificate (and check the dMAT)

    Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to Technische Universität Dresden. A new admission test, the dMAT, is being introduced for some Indian applicants; check whether it applies to your degree and intake.

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  4. 4

    Prepare your application documents

    A statement of purpose that explains why Computer Science at Technische Universität Dresden fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.

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  5. 5

    Apply before the deadline

    Winter intake: apply 1 April to 31 May. Summer intake: apply 1 December to 15 January. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.

    Official programme page
  6. 6

    Plan the money

    To study in Dresden you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account.

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  7. 7

    Visa and moving to Dresden

    Once Technische Universität Dresden sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Dresden, a city of about 5,63,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.

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  8. 8

    Start learning German now

    Computer Science is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.

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Other English-taught Master's at Technische Universität Dresden

Technische Universität Dresden has 36 English-taught Master's programmes in our database; 12 of the others are listed here.

Advanced Computational and Civil Engineering Structural Studies (ACCESS)Advanced General Dental PracticeAir Transport and LogisticsBiochemistryBiology in SocietyCartographyChemistryComputational Modelling and SimulationEcosystem ServicesGeo-informaticsGroundwater and Global Change – Impacts and AdaptationHydro Science and Engineering (non-consecutive)

Frequently asked questions

Is Technische Universität Dresden a public or private university?

Technische Universität Dresden is a public university. It is funded by the state.

What English score do I need for Computer Science at Technische Universität Dresden?

IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE 60 (CEFR B2). That is lower than most Computer Science & IT programmes: 60% ask for more and 22% for less.

When is the application deadline for Computer Science at Technische Universität Dresden?

For the winter semester, international applicants apply 1 April to 31 May. For the summer semester, they apply 1 December to 15 January.

Does Computer Science at Technische Universität Dresden charge tuition fees?

No. Technische Universität Dresden lists no tuition fee for Computer Science; you pay only the semester contribution.

What is Technische Universität Dresden's world ranking?

#218 in the QS World University Rankings 2026; #176 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

Where this information comes from

Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.

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