Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) Research Program - Internship
Location: Dresden, Germany
Type of Internship: Research
Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid, but funding is available
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Faculties: Engineering, Science, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Program Overview
What the program has to offer:
- Provides an opportunity to complete a research internship in one of Germany's most prestigious universities, Technische Universität Dresden (TUD).
- Students gain cutting-edge research experience.
- TU Dresden is home to a large variety of research centers and institutes.
Research projects available in the following areas:
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Science and Engineering
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Transportation and Traffic Science
- Business and Economics
- Psychology
- Education
- Linguistics, Literature, and Cultural Studies
- Medicine
TU Dresden matches you with a doctoral student, scientist, or professor of the desired research field
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Summer (May-Aug)
Duration: 4 - 12 weeks
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be currently enrolled at the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ as full-time students
- Students must be returning to classes in the Fall term
- Undergraduates must have completed at least 2 years of a degree program by the time of the internship placement
- German language skills are not required, the working language will generally be English
See Eligibility
Application Deadlines + Instructions
Deadline: Closed for Summer 2025. Likely late-January for Summer 2026.
Instructions: Please apply via . You will require a letter of nomination from the International Internships Coordinator at the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. You will receive this once your Horizons application has been reviewed and conditionally approved.
Your letter of intent should indicate:
- The center/institute/chair you wish to carry out your research internship and the supervisor associated with the project. Please ensure these are from the list of .
- The desired start date and intended duration of the internship
Fees & Costs
- $250 nomination fee
- €290 mandatory enrolment fee
Participants may apply for and will usually be offered a room in the .
Students are encouraged to apply for funding even if they do not have a confirmed internship to avoid missing important deadlines.
Program Information + Contact
For all questions, email goabroad@ualberta.ca or connect with the International Outbound Internships Coordinator through in-person or virtual advising.
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.