Study requirements
University degree in Biology, Hydrology, Water management or in a related study course, as well as
• At least 20 credit points from courses in ecology, evolution, and environmental protection, e.g., limnology, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, soil science, environmental management, ecotoxicology,
• At least 20 credit points from courses in foundations of biology or hydrosciences, especially zoology, botany, microbiology, molecular biology or hydrology, water resources and material flow management, and
• At least 15 credit points from courses in the mathematics and natural sciences subjects mathematics, physics and chemistry
• A further requirement is proficiency in the English language at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is also required. For applicants whose native language is not English, this level must be verified by presenting a certificate for English at the 12th or 13th grade level of the German Abitur system or, alternatively, by presenting the results of a completed language test offered internationally (preferably IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL ibt 72 (New: 4.0)
German language requirements
International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.
Registration for the aptitude assessment or the NC selection process as well as application for admission to a degree program
Please note: If you are required to apply via the uni-assist portal, you will receive all information regarding the application and the aptitude assessment process from uni-assist.
Registration for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure
Your degree program requires participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure conducted by your future faculty. You must have the documents listed in the next section ready for this purpose. Please pay attention to the information regarding the deadline and submission format (by mail or online) required for these documents.
Please note: If the faculty’s website also requests specific documents, that list takes precedence.
Please note: For some degree programs, the deadline to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure may fall before the application period of the degree program.
Application for the degree program
In addition, you must apply for the degree program by entering your application details into the TU Dresden online application portal. Please observe the application deadlines for the degree program. Upon applying, you will receive an application number; you may need this number to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure and for any subsequent inquiries.
- For degree programs without restricted admission: Once your aptitude has been confirmed, please send the notice of aptitude and all requested documents to the Admissions Office or the International Office.
- For degree programs with restricted admission: You will receive a separate request to submit the required documents (including the notice of aptitude, if an aptitude assessment procedure is a prerequisite) only upon receiving your letter of admission.
Degree-specific information and documents
• Application for the suitability assessment on the website of the faculty
• Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree including official transcript of records. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree program has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programs with entry restrictions (form on the Admission Office website
• Educational background in tabular form
• Half-page letter of motivation
• Copies of certificates and documents that prove the particular expertise required
• English language at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required. Proof of the required English language skills is provided by means of a relevant examination certificate or language certificate. This can take the form of:
- Certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification that serves as evidence of having learned English as a foreign language B2 GER,
- Certificate of higher education entrance qualification taken entirely in English or certificate of higher education entrance qualification taken entirely in English or
- Proof of a recognized English test e.g. IELTS: 5.5; TOEFL ibt 72 (New: 4.0); UNIcert II
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures
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1st June – 15th July
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures for postgraduates
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1st June – 15th July,
1st December – 15th January
- Application address
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Technische Universität Dresden
Fakultät Umweltwissenschaften
Institut für Hydrobiologie
Helmholtzstraße 10
01069 Dresden
Germany
- Application period
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EU applicants:
1st April – 15th July
Non-EU applicants:
1st April – 31st May
- Application address
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The application takes place online via uni-assist e.V.
As part of the application process with uni-assist, you will receive further information about the aptitude assessment procedure.
Further links and information
- Additional information
- Notes and Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test [Eignungsfeststellungsordnung] on the webpage of the discipline
- Link to the degree program
- Hydrobiology