Technische Universität Dresden for Ghanaian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
See official university website for current requirements.
Fees & Deadline
Application deadline: July 15 for winter semester.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. English-taught programmes in Water Engineering, Transport Engineering, International Studies, and Bioinformatics.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €600–€800. Application deadline: May 31 for winter semester. Decision time: 8–16 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. DAAD EPOS programme and DFG-funded positions available. Water Engineering PhD particularly relevant for Ghanaian researchers in water resource management.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — contact supervisor directly
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
DAAD Scholarship (Development-Related Programs)
by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Deutschlandstipendium
by Federal Government + Private sponsors · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →TU Dresden DAAD EPOS / Deutschlandstipendium
by DAAD / TU Dresden · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Can Ghanaian students apply to TU Dresden with WASSCE?
WAEC/WASSCE is accepted as your secondary school qualification, but direct undergraduate entry to German universities requires completing at least 1 year at a recognised Ghanaian university or attending a Studienkolleg. For Masters, a Ghanaian bachelor's degree allows direct application in Engineering, Water Science, and IT programmes.
Is TU Dresden free for Ghanaian students?
Yes — tuition is completely free for Ghanaian students at TU Dresden. You only pay a semester administrative fee of ~€300/semester (~€600/year). Dresden is significantly more affordable than Munich, Hamburg, or Frankfurt, making it one of Germany's best-value excellence universities.
What makes TU Dresden particularly good for Ghanaian students?
TU Dresden's Water Engineering programme is especially relevant for Ghana's water resource challenges. The DAAD EPOS programme provides full funding for development-related programmes for African students. After graduation, Germany's 18-month Job-Seeker Visa lets you pursue a career in Dresden's rapidly growing semiconductor industry.
Tips for Applying to TU Dresden
TU Dresden (QS #234) is one of Germany's eleven Excellence universities, with world-class strengths in Engineering, Water Sciences, and Transport Engineering. For Ghanaian students, zero tuition fees and Dresden's low cost of living compared to other major German university cities creates exceptional value. The DAAD EPOS programme provides full funding for development-related degrees, and Dresden's growing semiconductor sector creates strong employment prospects for engineering graduates using Germany's 18-month job-seeker visa.
Official source: Technische Universität Dresden ↗Plan Your Germany Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Ghanaian passport holders applying to Germany.
Cost of Living in Dresden
Dresden is one of Germany's most affordable large university cities. Studentenwerk Dresden operates extensive student halls.
Semester ticket covers Dresden public transport network.