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What you need to apply for Chemistry at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)
Proof of proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof shall be deemed to have been furnished if:
a) sufficient English training can be proven as part of the acquired university entrance qualification (for example, basic or advanced course in English or comparable levels) or
b) the previous degree programme is/was entirely in English or
c) the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL internet-based) has been passed with a total score of at least 75 points and at least 18 points in each sub-aspect or
d) the IELTS test has been passed with at least level 6.0 in all sub-aspects or
e) the UNIcert test has been passed with at least level II.
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The admission requirements for this course are:
If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form [on the Admissions Office website](https://tu-dresden.de/studium/vor_dem_studium/ressourcen/...).
All applicants with a first university degree that was awarded abroad must apply via [uni-assist](https://www.uni-assist.de/bewerben).
a first university degree in Chemistry (or comparable field) • proven proficiency in English at an advanced B2 level (e.g. TOEFL: 75 points (at least 18 points each subsection) or IELTS: 6.0) • Selection commission procedures apply • No tuition fees! • Some administration fees apply each semester (including benefits)
What to prepare for your application to Chemistry
Documents to be submitted
The following documents must be submitted for an application:
Application form (is automatically generated at the end of the online application in the uni assist portal.) Please be aware, that the spelling on the application must correspond to the spelling in your passport.
Personal data sheet (short CV)
Passport copy (only the page with the name and photo) or ID Card
Scan from the original certificate or from the Authenticated copy of the original as well as Scan from the sworn translation (German or English) of the following documents:
High School certificate with subject and grade summary, if applicable: Certificate of university entrance examination
If you have already studied in your home country or at other universities, submit the subject and grade summary of all years, and if available: the graduation certificate
If a degree program has already been completed: Overview of subjects and grades of all years of study and the final degree certificate
proof of sufficient German language skills (except for English taught master's programmes)
Please note that for certain degree programmes further special documents (e.g. application for aptitude assessment, proof of foreign language skills, motivation letter, internships) must be submitted. Please familiarise yourself prior to applying by reading the corresponding pages in TU Dresden’s Student Information System.
Applicants for higher semesters have to submit a "Moduldescription" (German or English) as well as a certificate of recognition for the desired course of study.
For applications for master's programmes, if the first university degree is not present:
Certificate (with original signature or authenticated copy) regarding the estimated end of studies and and these confirmation that at least 80% of the Bachelor degree programme has been completed, incl. the current average grade (for a 4-year degree – 7 completed semesters, for a 3-year degree – 5 completed semesters)
Applicants with chinese, vietnamese or indian educational certificates have to submit the original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre at the German embassy (APS – Akademische Prüfstelle) Information about the APS
Students who are already enrolled in a German university have to submit this additional application form (Nebenhörer).
If you want to change from another German university to TU Dresden, you will need a Transcript of records and enrolment certificate.
Please note: We also recommend that you bring an set of your certified application documents with you to Germany. You may need these for further purposes. Certification of foreign-language documents requires a lot of effort and is very time-consuming in Germany.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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