Study Start

On this page, first-year students at the ZIS will find all the dates, information, and links they need for a successful start to their studies.

Schedule

The official orientation events for the Center for International Studies (ZIS) are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, on campus in Dresden. The welcome session for bachelor’s students will take place at 9:20 a.m. in room CHE/184. For master’s students, the welcome session will take place at 1:00 p.m. in room CHE/184.

To find the correct room, you can use the TU Dresden Campus Navigator.

In the week before classes begin, the IB Association (Internationale Beziehungen Dresden e.V.: website, Instagram) offers a varied program to help you get started with your studies. Orientation Week for bachelor’s students begins on October 5, 2026; for master’s students, it begins on October 6, 2026.

Here you will find general information about starting your studies at TU Dresden as well as about the university’s official matriculation ceremony.

In the 2026–27 winter semester, classes begin on October 12, 2026 ( Monday). Here you’ll find more information about the academic calendar for the winter and summer semesters.

Practical Information for Starting Your Studies

All practical information is compiled in the presentation for the orientation session (Bachelor’s orientation session, Master’s orientation session). Please note that the updated presentations for the current enrollment cohorts will only be made available online after the official orientation sessions have taken place.

You can view the Bachelor’s and Master’s course schedules here. Please note that changes may still be made even after the semester begins. Most courses require registration on OPAL; these are specially marked in the course schedule.

We would also like to draw your attention to the following information, which you can find on the ZIS website:

• ZIS courses are listed in the course schedule. Here you can find more detailed information about all courses.
• ZIS staff members are available during the office hours listed in the links.
• Here you will find various details about the bachelor’s degree program.
• Here you will find various details about the master’s degree program.
• Information about exams will be published on the Examination Office website throughout the semester.

Useful Links and Resources

• International Relations Association
• Saxon State and University Library (SLUB)
• OPAL, the Central Learning Platform for Saxon Universities
• Student Services: Cafeterias and Student Housing
• Campus Navigator, TU Dresden
• Services and Counseling Offered by the Directorate Student Affairs and Continuing Education: German; English

If you have further questions:

The staff of the ZIS, IB Verein e.V., and IB students are available to answer your questions during the orientation events.

For urgent matters, please contact the office:

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09:00 - 11:00

The staff at the ZIS wish you a successful start to your studies.