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Technical University of Dresden

Q: Why is TU Dresden called Silicon Saxony?

Dresden and its surrounding region form Europe's largest microelectronics cluster, nicknamed "Silicon Saxony." Companies like Infineon, Globalfoundries, and Bosch have major fabs here. TU Dresden's excellence cluster in microelectronics feeds directly into this ecosystem.

Dresden, Saxony

TU Dresden is one of only 11 universities in Germany to hold the prestigious Excellence University status. With particular strengths in materials science, microelectronics, and biomedical engineering, it offers world-class research-led education with zero tuition in one of Germany's most affordable cities.

#173

QS World Ranking

1828

Founded

30,000+

Students

16%

International Students

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TU Dresden at a Glance

€0 (semester fee ~€280)

Tuition

€650–850

Living Costs (monthly)

15+

Programs in English

Excellence Clusters

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field

English proficiency

APS certificate

Costs & ROI

Saxony is tuition-free. Dresden has the lowest living costs of any major German university city.

Level	Tuition	Living	Total
Master's (per year)	€560 (semester fees only)	€7,800–10,200	€8,400–10,800

Career & Industry

Semiconductor & Microelectronics

Automotive

Materials Science

Biomedical

Research

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Why is TU Dresden called Silicon Saxony?

Dresden and its surrounding region form Europe's largest microelectronics cluster, nicknamed "Silicon Saxony." Companies like Infineon, Globalfoundries, and Bosch have major fabs here. TU Dresden's excellence cluster in microelectronics feeds directly into this ecosystem.