Build Your Career, Study in Germany!
Join thousands of international students pursuing a world-class education at Saxony’s leading universities and unlock your career opportunities with global players and high-tech innovators in Europe’s semiconductor hub, Silicon Saxony.
Why choose Saxony’s universities?
World Class Education und Flexibility
Study in Saxony: Where Excellence meets opportunities
Discover academic excellence in the heart of Germany! Study at one of Germany’s top ten universities – the renowned excellence university Dresden University of Technology (TUD). Enjoy world-class education and no tuition fees for STEM programs. Benefit from strong networks between research, universities, and industry, preparing you for a successful career. Experience Saxony’s unique culture to fully embrace life, study, and work in career.
Excellent Career Placement
Professional Growth Through Strong Industry and Research Networks in Silicon Saxony
Build your future where innovation meets quality of life! Saxony offers exceptional career and practical opportunities in a stable environment that values work-life balance. Enjoy an affordable cost of living in a safe, clean and modern society. Experience outstanding healthcare, infrastructure, and environment – from the UNESCO-protected Saxon Switzerland National Park to winter sports, lakes, and Elbe cycle paths. In Silicon Saxony, Europe’s semiconductor hub, cutting-edge technology meets the charm of Dresden “Elbflorenz”. Discover a region that inspires both professional success and personal growth.
Personal Guidance and Support
Comprehensive Mentoring from Onboarding to Career Success
From your very first steps in the International Onboarding Program, opening doors to Saxony’s universities of excellence, throughout your transition into professional life, GWT-TUD ensures continuous, reliable support. Our dedicated team accompanies you step-by-step, offering personal guidance and practical assistance. This close partnership creates a smooth and confident start to your academic and professional journey in Saxony. With GWT-TUD as your trusted contact, you are never alone — you are part of a network committed to your well-being, success and future career.
Vibrant International Environment
Building Global Networks in a Diverse and Inclusive Academic Community
Join a truly international community where cultures connect and friendships grow. At GWT-TUD and our partner universities in Saxony, you will study alongside a diverse network of international students, including a rapidly growing Indian student community. This multicultural environment fosters collaboration, creativity, and lifelong connections across borders. By engaging with people from different backgrounds and cultures, you’ll expand your personal horizon, strengthen your intercultural skills, and build a global network that supports both your academic and professional ambitions. Experience an open, inclusive, and inspiring community and network that celebrates diversity and prepares you for a successful international career.
World Class Education und Flexibility
Study in Saxony: Where Excellence meets opportunities
Discover academic excellence in the heart of Germany! Study at one of Germany’s top ten universities – the renowned excellence university Dresden University of Technology (TUD). Enjoy world-class education and no tuition fees for STEM programs. Benefit from strong networks between research, universities, and industry, preparing you for a successful career. Experience Saxony’s unique culture to fully embrace life, study, and work in career.
Excellent Career Placement
Professional Growth Through Strong Industry and Research Networks in Silicon Saxony
Build your future where innovation meets quality of life! Saxony offers exceptional career and practical opportunities in a stable environment that values work-life balance. Enjoy an affordable cost of living in a safe, clean and modern society. Experience outstanding healthcare, infrastructure, and environment – from the UNESCO-protected Saxon Switzerland National Park to winter sports, lakes, and Elbe cycle paths. In Silicon Saxony, Europe’s semiconductor hub, cutting-edge technology meets the charm of Dresden “Elbflorenz”. Discover a region that inspires both professional success and personal growth.
Personal Guidance and Support
Comprehensive Mentoring from Onboarding to Career Success
From your very first steps in the International Onboarding Program, opening doors to Saxony’s universities of excellence, throughout your transition into professional life, GWT-TUD ensures continuous, reliable support. Our dedicated team accompanies you step-by-step, offering personal guidance and practical assistance. This close partnership creates a smooth and confident start to your academic and professional journey in Saxony. With GWT-TUD as your trusted contact, you are never alone — you are part of a network committed to your well-being, success and future career.
Vibrant International Environment
Building Global Networks in a Diverse and Inclusive Academic Community
Join a truly international community where cultures connect and friendships grow. At GWT-TUD and our partner universities in Saxony, you will study alongside a diverse network of international students, including a rapidly growing Indian student community. This multicultural environment fosters collaboration, creativity, and lifelong connections across borders. By engaging with people from different backgrounds and cultures, you’ll expand your personal horizon, strengthen your intercultural skills, and build a global network that supports both your academic and professional ambitions. Experience an open, inclusive, and inspiring community and network that celebrates diversity and prepares you for a successful international career.
Why study in Saxony?
Your Journey at a Glance
Application & Orientation
Assessment & Admission
Preparation & Growth
Study & Experience in Saxony
Career Launch & Future Path
Join the IOP.
Meet us live at the IOP Roadshow!
Chennai (December 1–3)
- School visits and talks with students and parents
from December 1–3
- Information event about the IOP on December 3,
5:00–8:00 PM – open for all questions
- Venue: The Residency Towers
Bangalore (December 8–10)
- School visits and talks with students and parents from December 8–10
- Information event about the IOP on December 10, 6:00–8:30 PM – open for all questions
- Venue: The Chancery Pavilion
Join Our Growing IOP Community
Connect with a growing network of international students in Saxony through online learning spaces, mentoring, and local meetups. The International Onboarding Program (IOP) brings students, tutors, and experts together — helping you build skills, confidence, and friendships that prepare you for studying and working in Saxony.
- German Language Courses
Learn German up to C1 University level – fully online and guided by experts - Intercultural Training
Understand culture, communication, and teamwork across borders - Social & Learning Spaces
Meet peers, join discussions, and connect before you arrive in Saxony - Workshops & Mentroring
Get guidance from tutors and professionals who support your growth
Facts & Figures
IOP-Program
Duration
18 month
- 12 months learning German (C1)
- 6 months preparation for living in Saxony
Application until
31 January
2026
Start
April / May
2026
Capacity
Limited no. of participants
Monthly fees include
- language courses
- visa support
- university application
Operated by
GWT-TUD – 30 years of trusted industry partnership
Enrollment Requirements
- Minimum language level: A2 (German)
- Interest or specialization in STEM
- Strong motivation to study and live in Saxony (Germany)
Success Stories
Hear from international students who made their dreams come true in Saxony.
Nagasai Boya
Master’s Student in Psychology, TU Chemnitz
Building Bridges Between Cultures
Studying in Saxony opens opportunities – linguistically, culturally, and professionally. For Nagasai Boya, Chemnitz and Dresden became places of learning, teaching, and personal growth.
Nagasai Boya comes from Puttaparthi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and moved to Germany in 2017. She is pursuing her Master’s degree in Psychology at Chemnitz University of Technology and has gained valuable experience at Dresden International University, TU Chemnitz, and now as a working student at GWT-TUD.
Her fascination with Germany began early through a stay with a host family, where she immersed herself in the language and culture. This shaped her perspective on connecting different worlds. Today, she contributes to the International Onboarding Program (IOP), focusing on intercultural learning, adaptation, and communication.
Her story shows that those who stay curious and open-minded will always find a place where learning, living, and growth belong together.
Nagasai Boya
Master’s Student in Psychology, TU Chemnitz
Building Bridges Between Cultures
Studying in Saxony opens opportunities – linguistically, culturally, and professionally. For Nagasai Boya, Chemnitz and Dresden became places of learning, teaching, and personal growth.
Nagasai Boya comes from Puttaparthi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and moved to Germany in 2017. She is pursuing her Master’s degree in Psychology at Chemnitz University of Technology and has gained valuable experience at Dresden International University, TU Chemnitz, and now as a working student at GWT-TUD.
Her fascination with Germany began early through a stay with a host family, where she immersed herself in the language and culture. This shaped her perspective on connecting different worlds. Today, she contributes to the International Onboarding Program (IOP), focusing on intercultural learning, adaptation, and communication.
Her story shows that those who stay curious and open-minded will always find a place where learning, living, and growth belong together.
Sanjushree Premkumar
Bachelor’s Student in Mechanical Engineering, TU Dresden
Turning Dreams Into Reality
With courage, determination, and a passion for technology, Sanjushree Premkumar from Chennai has made her dream come true: studying Mechanical Engineering at TU Dresden – a new chapter full of opportunity and growth.
Even during school, Sanjushree Premkumar discovered her love for languages and technology. For three years, she taught German in India and saw how education can connect and transform people. Her dream of studying in Germany and experiencing engineering firsthand led her to Saxony in autumn 2025.
With support from the International Onboarding Program (IOP), she prepared for her studies both linguistically and organizationally. The program helped her to arrive with confidence, make connections, and find a sense of belonging in a new culture.
She represents many young people who have the courage to leave their comfort zone and shape their own future — showing that with confidence and support, dreams can become reality.
Sanjushree Premkumar
Bachelor’s Student in Mechanical Engineering, TU Dresden
Turning Dreams Into Reality
With courage, determination, and a passion for technology, Sanjushree Premkumar from Chennai has made her dream come true: studying Mechanical Engineering at TU Dresden – a new chapter full of opportunity and growth.
Even during school, Sanjushree Premkumar discovered her love for languages and technology. For three years, she taught German in India and saw how education can connect and transform people. Her dream of studying in Germany and experiencing engineering firsthand led her to Saxony in autumn 2025.
With support from the International Onboarding Program (IOP), she prepared for her studies both linguistically and organizationally. The program helped her to arrive with confidence, make connections, and find a sense of belonging in a new culture.
She represents many young people who have the courage to leave their comfort zone and shape their own future — showing that with confidence and support, dreams can become reality.
Thuy Linh Duong
Marketing Manager, GWT-TUD
Living and Connecting Diversity
Born in Vietnam, Thuy Linh Duong came to Germany in 2014 to study Economics at Leipzig University and later at TU Dresden. Fascinated by Germany’s academic excellence, openness, and technological progress, she decided to build her career here.
Today, she works as Marketing Manager at GWT-TUD. Before that, she gained experience at the German Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam and the Fraunhofer Institute FEP, where she learned how crucial intercultural collaboration is for innovation. Her own story has given her a deep understanding of diversity, dialogue, and mutual respect.
She brings these values actively into the International Onboarding Program (IOP), helping to make it visible worldwide and connect people from different backgrounds. Her journey reflects the core values that define the IOP: openness as a strength, diversity as an opportunity, and the belief that collaboration across borders is the foundation of true innovation.
Thuy Linh Duong
Marketing Manager, GWT-TUD
Living and Connecting Diversity
Born in Vietnam, Thuy Linh Duong came to Germany in 2014 to study Economics at Leipzig University and later at TU Dresden. Fascinated by Germany’s academic excellence, openness, and technological progress, she decided to build her career here.
Today, she works as Marketing Manager at GWT-TUD. Before that, she gained experience at the German Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam and the Fraunhofer Institute FEP, where she learned how crucial intercultural collaboration is for innovation. Her own story has given her a deep understanding of diversity, dialogue, and mutual respect.
She brings these values actively into the International Onboarding Program (IOP), helping to make it visible worldwide and connect people from different backgrounds. Her journey reflects the core values that define the IOP: openness as a strength, diversity as an opportunity, and the belief that collaboration across borders is the foundation of true innovation.
Ready to start Your Journey
