HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences

HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences: Master Programs with Admission Restriction — Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences: Master Programs with NC

HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences: Master Programs with NC

The Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden (HTW Dresden) is Dresden's second-largest higher education institution. Established in 1992, it has 5,000 students enrolled in applied science programs in engineering, computer science, business administration, agriculture, environmental sciences, construction, geoinformation, and design. This public university operates from two main campuses near the city center of Dresden, the capital of Saxony (population 560,000), where living costs average €650–800 per month—significantly lower than in western German cities—while providing access to the region's growing technology sector, including semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology, and software development. HTW Dresden offers approximately 40 bachelor's and master's programs, particularly focusing on mechatronics, civil engineering, business informatics, and agricultural sciences.

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For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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Numerus Clausus (NC)
This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.
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