Technische Universit盲t Dresden (TUD) Research Program - Internship

Location: Dresden, Germany
Type of Internship: Research
Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid, but stipends are 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 海角社区 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 海角社区. 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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