In addition to the StuRa, there are a variety of committees where students can get involved. You can check the announcements page to see where there are currently open positions.
Here is a list of various committees:
The Quality Working Group is appointed by the University Executive Board and is responsible for the further development of the quality management system and related procedures at TU Dresden. Further information can be found on the website of TU Dresden.
contact: Unit Education and Studies
The Advisory Council on Inclusion at TU Dresden brings together key stakeholders from all status groups and promotes direct exchange on inclusive university developments.
The Advisory Council on Inclusion serves as the central networking point for issues of inclusive participation, advising university management on the further development of structural framework conditions. The focus is not on individual groups of people, but on the shared responsibility for a university that considers different needs and realities of life and actively enables participation. The meetings of the Advisory Council on Inclusion take place regularly, focusing on specific topics and offering space for dialogue, a variety of perspectives, and practice-oriented further development.
contact: Unit Inclusion
The interface between TU Dresden and the SLUB is the Library Commission, one of the commissions within the TUD. It consists of representatives from the faculties (primarily professors), the Vice Rector for Research, representatives from the SLUB General Directorate, and two students appointed by the StuRa. The Commission receives insights into the SLUB’s budget, ongoing projects, renovations, and changes within the SLUB.
The CIO Advisory Board thus ensures that the various departments are involved in strategic decision-making processes related to IT services at TU Dresden.
The CIO Advisory Board performs the following advisory tasks, among others:
- Creating the conditions for improved-quality IT services within the departments
- Standardizing service profiles across the departments
- Establishing an information network for user support across all parts of TU Dresden
- Improving knowledge transfer within the departments
- Enhancing the quality of support through decentralized IT support
contact: ciobeirat@stura.tu-dresden.de
Studying at a university leads young people into an almost impenetrable jungle of information. Especially people with special requirements, particularly those with disabilities or chronic and psychologic illnesses, often find it difficult to find their way through the thicket. At the TU Dresden, the Interest Group Study and Disability (german: 'Interessengemeinschaft Studium und Behinderung', IGB for short) helps students to keep track of things.
As a link between the university management and students, the network of IGB acts as a contact point for students and prospective students with disabilities and chronic diseases. The focus is on individual, personal advice from the members of IGB and structural units of TU Dresden.
contact: Unit Inclusion
The CDIO is supported by the IT coordination team. It addresses issues and agreements relating to the operation of the IT infrastructure and the services on which it is based and can submit proposals for resolutions to the CDIO Strategy Council in this regard. The IT Coordination Team is made up of the IT Advisors of the departments and Central Units as well as representatives of all member groups of the University. The CDIO chairs the IT coordination team and convenes it.
The Environment Commission is made up of TU Dresden stakeholders who are particularly committed to the issues of sustainability and environmental protection.
This is achieved, for example, through the promotion of specific measures on campus, the initiative for future-oriented projects or participation in cross-university partnerships.
The commission discusses these issues at its meetings. The schedule and documentation of previous meetings can be found on the Environment Committee Meetings Website.
contact: ku-studierende@tu-dresden.de
The central task of the Commission for Quality in Teaching and Learning is to decide on the internal accreditation for TU Dresden’s degree programs. The quality of a study program is assessed with regard to TU Dresden’s quality goals, which also include the criteria defined by the German Accreditation Council. Based on this assessment, a decision is then made on the accreditation of the study program.
More information about the assignments is available on the website of TU Dresden.
contact: Unit Education and Studies
The Conference of Saxon Student Bodies (KSS) is the umbrella organization for all student councils at Saxony’s universities. The KSS thus represents approximately 103,000 students from all public universities in Saxony.
Responsibilities of the KSS:
- Representing student interests at the state level vis-à-vis the Saxon state government and other statewide associations
- Facilitating exchange and coordination of activities among Saxon student councils
- Maintaining contact and building networks with student representatives from other federal states as well as nationwide associations
The decision-making body of the KSS is the "Landessprecher*innenrat" (LSR), whose members are delegated by the student councils. The TUD Student Council holds four seats and can therefore delegate four student representatives.
contact: lsr@stura.tu-dresden.de
The Media Center at TU Dresden is supported by the Multimedia Advisory Board. It advises the director on the Media Center’s operations, particularly regarding the further development of TU Dresden’s multimedia strategy. The Multimedia Advisory Board is to meet quarterly. The Multimedia Advisory Board is responsible for coordinating with the university’s faculties and departments and issues an annual statement on the Director’s report to the Rector’s Council. The Multimedia Advisory Board consists of the Vice Rector for Education (who serves as chair), the Chancellor, and other members. The Student Council (StuRa) of TU Dresden may appoint a student representative to the Advisory Board.
contact: struktur@stura.tu-dresden.de
In September 2021, the advisory board of PASST?! was established. It supports the content-related and strategic ongoing development of the Early Warning System and provides important perspectives from the entire university. Participants include the Vice-Rector Academic Affairs Across the Life Course, representatives of the heads of Academic Affairs Offices, study program coordinators (student and academic) and the head of the Central Student Information. The advisory board meets once a semester and has an advisory function. Between the meetings, members of the board are informed about the current developments of PASST?! via newsletter.
At TU Dresden, it is possible to begin a degree program without a general or subject-specific high school diploma, provided that you pass a so-called entrance examination. The relevant admissions committee decides on admission to TU Dresden. The committee’s main working period is between January and September of each year. The Student Council (StuRa) of TU Dresden may appoint a student representative to the admissions committee.
contact: zugangspruefung@stura.tu-dresden.de
The Senate is responsible for academic matters related to teaching, student affairs, continuing education, and research that affect the entire university or are of fundamental importance.
For more information, visit the page Senate
A diverse counseling network offering high-quality services is a key factor in the success of TU Dresden. Counseling provides information and guidance, supports decision-making in difficult situations, and connects individuals with additional resources. It helps ensure that students, researchers, and staff can study, conduct research, and work successfully at TU Dresden while maintaining their well-being. For this reason, the Counseling Steering Committee was established in 2019 under the leadership of the Vice Rector for Education.
Within the Counseling Steering Committee, stakeholders exchange views on quality assurance issues.
The committee evaluates the fixed-term professorships that were advertised under the tenure-track process based on the evaluation criteria established at the time the position was filled. The evaluation process is based on a self-evaluation report, a personal presentation, progress reports, and external reviews. Based on the committee’s evaluation recommendation, the president decides whether to convert the position to a tenured position.
The Administrative Board is filled by representatives of students and universities who work on an equal and honorary basis. The Studentenwerk Dresden Administrative Board usually meets up to five times a year. It decides on all fundamental issues: the business plan, the enactment and amendment of statutes and fee regulations, regulations and guidelines, and the appointment of the certified public accountant. It also receives and discusses the annual report of the Executive Director. The Administrative Board is composed of 16 members (10 with decision-making and 6 with advisory vote); 7 members are students.
More information at the Studentenwerk.
contact: verwaltungsrat@stura.tu-dresden.de
Each study program is evaluated as a rule, every five years within the framework of internal university quality management. When conducting quality analysis and creating evaluation reports, the Center for Quality Analysis orientates itself towards national and international standards and in doing so, is not subject to specific instructions. A scientific advisory board provides expert and technical consultation.
contact: Unit Education and Studies