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Dresden International University in Dresden, Germany

Global Rank #12577

Application Deadlines

Fall 202715 Jan '27
Spring 202701 Sep '26

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University Type

Public

Established

2003

Programs

Total Students

8000

About Dresden International University

Dresden International University (DIU) is a private, state-accredited university founded in 2003 as the international and continuing education arm of TU Dresden. It offers English-taught programs in management, healthcare management, biomedicine, law, and continuing education. With around 1,500 students, it is small and internationally oriented. Tuition fees apply as a private institution.

Student Profile

Total Students

8000

International Students

1200 (15%)

Male Students

3676 (45.9%)

Female Students

4324 (54.1%)

Student Faculty Ratio

14.00

Alumni Count

44,000

Admissions & Visa

Acceptance Rate

35.00%

Post Study Work Visa

18 Months

Safety

Moderately Safe (78)

Why Study at Dresden International University ?

1. TU Dresden Affiliation - Excellence University Research Access

As a TU Dresden affiliated institution, DIU students access TU Dresden's Fraunhofer institutes, laboratory facilities, library, research networks, and faculty - infrastructure normally reserved for public university students. This research access is DIU's genuine differentiator vs other private German universities.

2. English Programs at IELTS 6.5 - No German Required

DIU's English-taught programs cover management, health, and biomedicine - accessible at IELTS 6.5 without German language. This provides access to Dresden's Silicon Saxony ecosystem and TU Dresden research networks for students who haven't yet reached German C1.

3. Health & Biomedicine - Silicon Saxony Life Sciences

DIU's health and biomedicine programs benefit from Dresden's growing life sciences and medical technology cluster - Novartis Dresden, MPI-CBG, and the TU Dresden Medical Faculty (Universitätsklinikum Dresden) - creating industry connections for health management and biomedical students.

Courses & Programs for Indian Students

2 Courses

Program	Level	Language	Duration	Fees/Year
MSc International Management	Masters	English	2 years	€8,000–€10,000
MSc Health Care Management	Masters	English	2 years	€9,000–€11,000
MSc Global Biomedical Technologies	Masters	English	2 years	€10,000–€12,000
MSc Transportation & Logistics	Masters	English/German	2 years	€8,000–€10,000
LL.M. International Commercial Law	Masters	English	1 year	€12,000–€15,000
MBA International	MBA	English	2 years	€14,000–€18,000

MSc in International Medicine

Health Sciences

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Duration

24 M

Yearly Tuition

₹5.70 L

English

IELTS 6.5

TOEFL 90

MSc in Business Administration

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Duration

24 M

Yearly Tuition

₹5.70 L

English

IELTS 6.5

TOEFL 90

Tuition Fees & Cost of Studying

Fee Component	Amount	Notes
Annual tuition	€8,000–€18,000	Varies by program - verify at dresden-international-university.com
Blocked account	€11,208	German student visa
Health insurance	~€110/month	Mandatory

Admission Requirements for Indian Students

Requirement	Details
Academic qualification	Bachelor's for MSc/MBA/LL.M. ~6.5 CGPA.
English	IELTS 6.5. TOEFL 90+. No German required.
Work experience (MBA/LL.M.)	2+ years preferred for MBA and LL.M. programs.
APS	Mandatory. aps-india.de - 6–8 weeks.
SOP	600 words. Career goals, why DIU, why this program.

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

Official transcripts of all past studies

A valid passport

A Personal Resume or Portfolio

Valid scores in Aptitude tests (for some courses)

A VPD from Uni-Assist

US Student Visa

Letter of Motivation and Essay

Test & Score Required

TOEFL iBT

IELTS (Academic)

6.0

Language Requirement

B1 English | C1 German (DSH-2 / TestDaF TDN4)

GRE or GMAT

GMAT (MBA); GRE not required

Application Process

1Prepare all your documents

2Write your Statement of Purpose

3Request Letters of Recommendation

4Update your resume / CV

5Connect with GradRight for free

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Scholarship	Amount	Notes
DIU Merit Scholarship	Partial tuition reduction	Apply with admission - verify at DIU website
DAAD Masters	€992/month	Via daad.de - management/health eligible. Apply 12 months before.
Deutschlandstipendium (DIU)	€300/month	After enrollment
TU Dresden research positions (HiWi)	€10–15/hour	Via TU Dresden affiliation - apply to TU faculty after enrollment

Campus Life & Student Accommodation

Students & Alumni

Total Students

8,000

International Students

15%

Male Students

45.9%

Female Students

54.1%

Student Faculty Ratio

14.00:1

Alumni Count

44,000

Others

Acceptance Rate

35.00

Post Study Work Visa

18 Months

Academic Focus

Public

Safety Index

Moderately Safe (78)

Cost of Living in Dresden

Expense	Monthly Range	Notes
Accommodation (dorm/WG)	€400–€750	Studierendenwerk Berlin dorms: €400–€520. Private WG: €500–€750.
Food & groceries	€180–€250	Mensa meals €2.80–€4.50. Halal options widely available.
Health insurance	~€110	Mandatory. TK or AOK most used by Indian students.
Transport	€0	BVG AB Semester Ticket included in contribution.
Books / SIM / personal	€70–€120	Most materials digitally available.
Misc / social	€100–€200	Berlin affordable for culture vs other European capitals.
TOTAL	€860–€1,430/month	More expensive than Bonn/Bremen. Cheaper than London/Paris/Zürich.

Tuition Fee Range

~ Moderate

Low Moderate High

Annual Living Expenses

€650–€1,000

per month

Career Opportunities After Studying at RWTH Aachen

Field	Salary Range
International Management	€44,000–€60,000
Health Care Management	€44,000–€62,000
Biomedical Technologies	€48,000–€66,000
LL.M. International Law	€50,000–€70,000
MBA	€50,000–€68,000

FAQs About RWTH Aachen University

What is Dresden International University (DIU)?

Private, state-accredited university affiliated with TU Dresden (Excellence Initiative, QS #287). Founded 2003. ~1,500 students. English-taught MSc in Management, Health Care Management, Biomedical Technologies, Transportation, LL.M. International Law, MBA. Fees apply.

Is DIU tuition-free?

No. Private - €8,000–€18,000/year. TU Dresden (free, Excellence, higher ranked) is always the primary comparison - apply there first.

What IELTS is required?

IELTS 6.5. No German required for most programs.

Is APS required?

Yes. Mandatory. aps-india.de - 6–8 weeks.

What is the TU Dresden affiliation?

DIU is the private international arm of TU Dresden. Students access TU Dresden's Fraunhofer institute connections, library system, research networks, and faculty - unusual for a private German university.

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Dresden International University in Dresden, Germany

About Dresden International University

Why Study at Dresden International University ?

1. TU Dresden Affiliation - Excellence University Research Access

2. English Programs at IELTS 6.5 - No German Required

3. Health & Biomedicine - Silicon Saxony Life Sciences

Courses & Programs for Indian Students

Tuition Fees & Cost of Studying

Admission Requirements for Indian Students

Eligibility Criteria

Application Process

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Campus Life & Student Accommodation

Cost of Living in Dresden

Career Opportunities After Studying at RWTH Aachen

FAQs About RWTH Aachen University