Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) Research Program - Internship

Location: Dresden, Germany
Type of Internship: Research
Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid, but funding is available
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Faculties: Engineering, Science, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Technische Universität Dresden

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Program Overview

What the program has to offer:

• Provides an opportunity to complete a research internship in one of Germany's most prestigious universities, Technische Universität Dresden (TUD).
• Students gain cutting-edge research experience.
• TU Dresden is home to a large variety of research centers and institutes.

Research projects available in the following areas:

• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mechanical Science and Engineering
• Architecture
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Transportation and Traffic Science
• Business and Economics
• Psychology
• Education
• Linguistics, Literature, and Cultural Studies
• Medicine

TU Dresden matches you with a doctoral student, scientist, or professor of the desired research field

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When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Summer (May-Aug)

Duration: 4 - 12 weeks between May 16 and August 15

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Eligibility Requirements

• Students must be currently enrolled at the University of Alberta as full-time students
• Students must be returning to classes in the Fall term
• Undergraduates must have completed at least 2 years of a degree program by the time of the internship placement
• German language skills are not required, the working language will generally be English

See Eligibility 

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Application Deadlines + Instructions

Deadline: December 10, 2026

Instructions: Please apply via Horizons. You will require a letter of nomination from the International Internships Coordinator at the University of Alberta. You will receive this once your Horizons application has been reviewed and conditionally approved. 

Your letter of intent should indicate:

• The center/institute/chair you wish to carry out your research internship and the supervisor associated with the project. Please ensure these are from the list of participating research areas.
• The desired start date and intended duration of the internship

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Fees & Costs

• $250 nomination fee
• €360 mandatory enrolment fee
• Selected students may be awarded a travel allowance and a monthly grant from the host. 

Participants will be offered housing(single room or shared studio pending availability) in the International Guesthouse.

Students are encouraged to apply for funding even if they do not have a confirmed internship to avoid missing important deadlines.

General fees and costs.

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Program Information + Contact

For all questions, email goabroad@ualberta.ca or connect with the International Outbound Internships Coordinator through in-person or virtual advising. 

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