
Welcome to HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences
Dear students,
We are delighted that you have decided to study at HTW Dresden.
This year, the first semester introductory week (ESE) for all new students at HTWD will take place from September 23 to 27. The faculties and the Student Council (StuRa) are preparing various introductory events to ensure a smooth start to your studies.
In order to provide international degree students with the best possible support at the start of their studies, a Welcome Week programme has been created by the International Office in cooperation with your faculty and faranto e.V. that includes general events for all students as well as specific events for international degree students at HTWD based on their degree programme. Please find your programme of the Welcome Week below and also refer to the information provided by your faculty and the StuRa https://www.htw-dresden.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/vorbereitung-auf-das-studium/erstsemestereinfuehrung.
The Welcome Week for new exchange students (Erasmus+ and worldwide) will take place from September 23 to 29, 2024 in cooperation with faranto. More information will be sent out via email shortly.
If you have any questions regarding the start of your studies, the Welcome Week or the ESE, please don’t hesitate to contact the International Office.
Program of the faculties for Degreestudents
- Program of B.Eng. Electrical Engineeringpdf - 198 kB
- Program of M.Eng. Environmental Engineeringpdf - 155 kB
Weitere Dokumente/ Antragsformulare finden Sie hier: https://www.htw-dresden.de/en/studies/before-the-study/preparation-for-the-study/translate-to-english-erstsemestereinfuehrung
Welcome Week for new exchange students
We wish to make the start of your studies with us as smooth as possible. Our Welcome Week is especially designed to help new incoming exchange students to settle in and start their studies at HTW Dresden.

Matriculation ceremony on Monday
Welcome ceremony
The welcome ceremony for the new students will take place on September 23, 2024 at 3.00 pm at the Rundkino Dresden (Prager Straße 6, 01069 Dresden).

University sports day for freshmen - September 27
Get to know the sports program of the DHSZ at the Freshman Sports Day on September 26 from 2 p.m. Enrollment for the regular courses is at the beginning of October.
Intercultural Workshop - november 07
Adapting to a new academic and social culture can be challenging. We want to support you in this process by offering an intercultural workshop that aims to ensure your academic and social success. It is designed especially for international degree students at HTWD. You will get a short theoretical input and many helpful tips and can exchange ideas with other students. The workshop will be held in English.
Participation is obligatory and free of charge. Please register via e-mail to International Office until November 1st 2024.
- Who? International degree students at HTWD in their first semester (matriculated in study programmes in English language)
- When? November 7th 2024 03:30 p.m. to 08:30 p.m.
- Where? HTWD Dresden, Main campus, S-building, room S 219
More information and contact


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