All required modules are taught in English. It may happen that single supplementary modules are taught in German.
Non-EU applicants: 31 May for the following winter semester
EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester
Our Master’s programme in Transportation Economics provides you with scientific methods and tools for understanding, processing and solving imminent transport-related issues.
Five specialisations are offered in the degree programme, of which you choose two. In these specialisations, you will gain expertise in transportation economics.
These are the five specialisations:
You can deepen and expand your knowledge of transport economics by choosing supplementary courses. You can choose not only transport economics modules but also certain economics and transport engineering courses. In addition, you can acquire skills in foreign languages or integrate a vocational internship into your studies. Therefore, the Master's programme provides a high level of flexibility. You can include your ideas, wishes and interests in your studies.
The degree programme has a modular structure and runs over four semesters (eight semesters in part-time study). Modules worth at least 90 credit points (ECTS) have to be taken. The module examinations are taken during the course of study. A Master's thesis (fourth semester or seventh or eighth semester) including a disputation must be completed (30 ECTS).
Course of studies
First Semester (30 ECTS):
5 ECTS Supplementary courses (usually one module)
Objective: Creating common methodological knowledge in addition to the admission requirements as preparation for the specialisations.
Second Semester (30 ECTS):
20 ECTS in two in-depth modules of two specialisations in transport economics (compulsory elective modules; a total of four modules à 5 ECTS).
10 ECTS Supplementary courses (compulsory elective modules; in-depth modules of non-selected specialisations in transportation economics: modules in economics, transport engineering, foreign language and selected modules of other degree programmes)
Third Semester (30 ECTS; mobility window):
You can use the third semester (mobility window) for studying abroad or including a vocational internship in your studies.
Fourth Semester (30 ECTS):
The programme includes a mobility window in the third semester. You can use this opportunity to study abroad or for a vocational internship. You can transfer up to 30 ECTS from modules completed at a university abroad.
TU Dresden also offers numerous language courses for different languages and different levels. You can earn up to 10 ECTS for languages during your studies. Information on the language courses can be found here:
https://www.sprachausbildung.tu-dresden.de/en/
Optionally, you can complete a vocational internship in the third semester.
Currently, students pay ~290 EUR per semester (i.e. for six months). This includes the Deutschland-Ticket, a ticket for most local public transport (bus, tram, ferry, S-Bahn) and regional trains in all of Germany incl. Dresden. Additionally, students can use a bike rental service all over the city of Dresden for free for 30 minutes. The contribution also assures concessions in the university cafeterias and offers benefits (e.g. price reductions) for many cultural and leisure activities.
Dresden offers high quality of living at very moderate costs. Currently, students should expect to pay around 850 EUR per month including rent, food, insurance and basic expenses. This figure is relatively low compared to other big German cities.
Information on scholarships and funding for students is summarised on a dedicated web page of the TU Dresden.
The prerequisites for admission to the programme are:
*For more details, see: https://tu-dresden.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/studienangebot/sins/sins_eignungsfeststellung_detail?autoid=31374.
English proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a prerequisite.
Non-EU applicants: 31 May for the following winter semester
EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester
https://tu-dresden.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung/online-bewerbung
In order to top up their budget, some students may want to look for temporary work in Dresden. If so, different regulations apply for students from EU member states, countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, and students from outside the European Union and the EEA area. In addition, restrictions on the duration of employment may apply. Professors, lecturers and group leaders involved in the Master's programme may offer students the possibility of working as academic assistants. However, living expenses can be financed only partially through a job as an academic assistant.
It is still relatively easy to find affordable accommodation in Dresden. Accommodation is available either via the "Studentenwerk Dresden" or on the private market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 250 EUR per month.
Private housing can be found online. We recommend that you move into a hall of residence at the beginning of your stay in Dresden. Subsequently, you can look for a place on the private market or in a shared apartment, which is known as a "Wohngemeinschaft" in German.
TU Dresden offers plenty of counselling and training within its Career Service to help students with finding professional orientation. They offer workshops to equip students with professional skills and help optimise their CVs.
Additionally, there are special workshops for international students to get to know the German and Saxon job market and network.
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