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
FacultiesEngineering, 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. 

InstructionsPlease 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.

General fees and costs.


Program Information + Contact

For all questions, email goabroad@ualberta.ca or connect with the International Outbound Internships Coordinator through in-person or virtual advising

Deadlines

Funding Opportunities 

Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.

Over 80% of students who apply get funding.

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