Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) Research Program - Internship

Location: Dresden, Germany
Type of Internship: Research
Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid, but stipends are available
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
FacultiesEngineering, Science, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Technische Universität Dresden


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 University of Alberta 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

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Application Deadlines + Instructions

Deadlines: TBA, usually January for May start

InstructionsPosted when exact deadlines are announced

 Your application should indicate the institute or chair you wish to carry out your research internship.

  • Program dates within the May-August parameter are somewhat flexible and would be determined by the availability of academic supervisors. Please indicate the desired start date and intended internship duration in the letter of intent.

Fees & Costs

$250 nomination fee

290 mandatory enrolment fee

TUD provides a monthly scholarship of €800 and a one-time payment of €600 as a travel subsidy.

Participants may apply for on-campus housing at TU Dresden and will usually be offered a room in the international guesthouse.

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

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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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