Double Degree Programme - TU Dresden | Ecoles Centrale Group

What is the Double Degree programme between TU Dresden and Ecoles Centrale Group?

A double degree agreement was signed in 2023 with the support of the Franco-German University - FGU (Université Franco-Allemande - UFA) between Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden or TUD) and the Ecoles Centrale Group in the following fields: electrical and computer engineering, computer science, mechanical science and engineering, renewable energy systems and nanoelectronic systems.

This agreement gives students at TU Dresden and across the Ecoles Centrale Group access to the advantages below thanks to FGU/UFA funding in order to follow a double degree programme.

What are the advantages for students?

Participants receive a monthly grant of €350 for 10 months of the year for the duration of the period of study abroad

► DUO online language courses for FGU/UFA students:
In partnership with Deutsch-Uni Online, the FGU/UFA offers free online language courses to all its German and French students, so that they can improve their language skills in the partner country (minimum entry level required: B1). In the form of modules to be worked on individually, students can acquire vocabulary specific to their field of study, brush up on grammar or, actively prepare for their stay in the partner country via modules on everyday life or university life. They receive personal support from DUO tutors and can exchange ideas with other participants through the forums.

NB Online courses are available to start as soon as your application for the double degree has been approved. Contact the FGU/UFA coordinator in your home institution first. Then contact DUO kober@gast.de or FGU/UFA schmidt@dfh-ufa.org.

► In-person French courses:
An intensive linguistic and cultural stay of 2 or 3 weeks at Cavilam Vichi. https://www.cavilam.com/  https://www.cavilam.com/sejourscolaires/

►In-person German courses:
German can be learned as a general language as well as in various scientific languages (engineering, construction, environmental sciences and humanities) and in various linguistic competencies (academic reading, writing, presenting) at levels A1 to C1. The main focus in the teaching of general language skills is on preparing students for their study-related stay at universities. Particularly in the case of linguistic competencies, the focus is on academic writing, oral and written language in everyday university and professional life, and oral presentation for academic languages.

• Learn more: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/slk/lsk/sprachen-fuer-alle-studiengaenge/sprachen-am-lsk

German and French students study together, successively in each of the two higher education systems. In this way, they make the most of the different teaching and scientific methods and acquire not only a command of the language of the partner country, but also a thorough knowledge of its culture. Such language and intercultural skills are highly valued on the international job market.

Candidates who successfully complete the course requirements in the French and German universities will be awarded a degree from both institutions:
 

• Master of Science or Diplom of TU Dresden, and
• Ingénieur de l'École Centrale de (one of the five Écoles Centrale).