Diplom German 8 Semesters

Maschinenbau, Dipl.-Aufbau

Technische Universität Dresden Dresden, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

Diplom

Duration

8 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2027

Language

German

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter

1st semester winter only; non-EU applicants apply 1 April-15 July

German Requirement

German language proficiency required (level per university requirements)

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The Diplom programme in Maschinenbau, Dipl.-Aufbau is offered by Technische Universität Dresden, an Universitäten in Dresden, Germany, with a standard duration of 8 semesters (approximately 4 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

German — German language proof required for international applicants and applicants with foreign entrance qualification

Entry Requirements

German Language

German language proficiency required (level per university requirements)

Verified from the university's official page

Application Periods

Bewerbungsfristen für deutsche Studienbewerber:innen und Bildungsinländer:innen 1. Fachsemester

Bewerbungszeitraum 1. Juni

Bewerbungszeitraum (Wintersemester) 1. Juni

Bewerbungszeitraum (Sommersemester) 1. Dezember

Bewerbungsfristen für internationale Studienbewerber:innen 1. Fachsemester

Bewerbungszeitraum Nicht-EU-Bewerber:innen 1. April

Bewerbungszeitraum EU-Bewerber:innen 1. April

Bewerbungszeitraum für Studienvorbereitung (Wintersemester) 1. April

Bewerbungszeitraum für Studienvorbereitung (Sommersemester) 1. Oktober

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Requires a first recognized professional-qualifying higher education degree in engineering (e.g. mechanical engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering)
Or a degree from a state or state-recognized Berufsakademie in an engineering programme
Application accepted if 80 percent of the degree credits are already documented and degree not yet completed

Additional Requirements

Open admission (zulassungsfrei)
Proof of competencies comparable to core Diplom Maschinenbau modules (mathematics, engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, etc.)

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Dresden

Subject Groups

Mechanical Engineering

Study Fields

Energietechnik Fertigungstechnik Konstruktionstechnik Luftfahrttechnik Raumfahrttechnik

Study Forms

Fernstudium Teilzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Technische Universität Dresden welcomes international applicants for its Diplom in Maschinenbau, Dipl.-Aufbau in Dresden. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 8 semesters (approximately 4 years).

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

You can apply via uni-assist or directly through the university's admissions portal. GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.