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Duale Hochschule Sachsen in Dresden in Dresden, Germany

Global Rank #13543
Application Deadlines
  • Fall 202715 Jan '27
  • Spring 202701 Sep '26
University Type
Public
Established
1991
Programs
2
Total Students
8000

About Duale Hochschule Sachsen in Dresden

Berufsakademie Sachsen (Professional Academy Saxony) is a state-run vocational academy offering dual study programs across its campuses, including Dresden. Students alternate between academic study and paid employer training, earning both a degree and practical experience. Programs are taught in German (B2 required). Tuition is free, and students receive a monthly training salary from their employer.
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Why Study at Duale Hochschule Sachsen in Dresden ?

  • 18 Months post-study work visa after graduation
  • Acceptance rate of 35.00% - highly competitive for Indian students
  • 82 safety rating - moderate city for international students
  • 15 % of students are international - strong global student presence
  • Strong Indian community on campus

Courses & Programs for Indian Students

2 Courses
ProgramLevelLanguageDurationEmployer Required
BSc Engineering (Maschinenbau, Elektrotechnik)BachelorsGerman (B2)3 yearsYes - mechanical/electrical company
BSc Computer Science (Informationstechnik)BachelorsGerman (B2)3 yearsYes - IT company
BSc Business Administration (BWL)BachelorsGerman (B2)3 yearsYes - any business sector
BSc Social Work (Soziale Arbeit)BachelorsGerman (B2)3 yearsYes - social welfare organisation
BSc Tax and AccountingBachelorsGerman (B2)3 yearsYes - tax firm or corporate finance
BSc in Business Administration
Business & Management
Duration
36 M
Yearly Tuition
₹46,550.00
English
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 80
BSc in Engineering
Engineering
Duration
36 M
Yearly Tuition
₹46,550.00
English
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 80

Tuition Fees & Cost of Studying

ComponentAmountNotes
Academy tuition€0State institution - zero tuition
Employer training salary€600–€1,000/monthPaid by employer throughout 3-year program
Health insuranceCovered by employerAs an employee - employer pays social contributions
Blocked account€11,208 (if student visa)Verify if work-contract format applies different visa type

Admission Requirements for Indian Students

RequirementDetails
Employer partnership (mandatory)Must have a signed Ausbildungsvertrag with a BA Sachsen partner company BEFORE applying to the academy. The employer nominates you - individual applications without employer are not processed.
GermanB2 minimum. All instruction, workplace training, and exams in German.
Abitur equivalent12th grade or equivalent qualification.
APSMandatory for Indian students on German visa. aps-india.de - 6–8 weeks. Note: work-contract format may require different visa type - verify with employer and German Embassy.

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Campus Life & Student Accommodation

Cost of Living in Dresden

ExpenseMonthly RangeNotes
Accommodation (dorm/WG)€400–€750Studierendenwerk Berlin dorms: €400–€520. Private WG: €500–€750.
Food & groceries€180–€250Mensa meals €2.80–€4.50. Halal options widely available.
Health insurance~€110Mandatory. TK or AOK most used by Indian students.
Transport€0BVG AB Semester Ticket included in contribution.
Books / SIM / personal€70–€120Most materials digitally available.
Misc / social€100–€200Berlin affordable for culture vs other European capitals.
TOTAL€860–€1,430/monthMore expensive than Bonn/Bremen. Cheaper than London/Paris/Zürich.
Tuition Fee Range
~ Moderate
Low Moderate High
Annual Living Expenses
€1,000–€1,300
per month

Career Opportunities After Studying at RWTH Aachen

FieldSalary RangeNotes
Engineering (dual study graduates)€44,000–€62,000Often directly hired by training employer after graduation
IT / Computer Science€46,000–€64,000IT companies in Silicon Saxony - strong graduate hiring from dual study
Business Administration€38,000–€54,000Management positions in Saxon Mittelstand
Social Work€34,000–€50,000Saxon social services sector - Diakonie, AWO, Caritas connections

FAQs About RWTH Aachen University

What is Berufsakademie Sachsen (BA Sachsen)?

State vocational dual-study academy operating across 6 Saxon cities including Dresden. ALL programs require an employer contract (Ausbildungsvertrag) - students must be employed before enrolling. Degree + practical training alternating model. Tuition-free, employer pays training salary (€600–€1,000/month).

Can Indian students from India apply independently to BA Sachsen?

No. BA Sachsen requires an employer partnership before enrollment. Indian students must first secure employment with a BA Sachsen partner company in Saxony, then the employer nominates them for the academy program. Without an employer contract, individual applications are not processed.

Is BA Sachsen tuition-free?

Yes. State institution - zero tuition. Additionally, the employer pays a training salary of €600–€1,000/month throughout the 3-year degree.

What language are BA Sachsen programs in?

German B2 minimum. All instruction, practical training, and examinations in German. No English-taught programs.

Is APS required?

Required for Indian students on German student visa. Verify whether the employer contract format uses a work visa rather than student visa - the visa category may differ from standard university study. aps-india.de - 6–8 weeks.

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