Communication of sound knowledge of subject-specific academic methods and tools; Targeted preparation for addressing economic decisions; Modular and interdisciplinary range of courses with the option for industry-specific training; Very good library resources; Modern laboratory equipment; Career Service; E-learning to support studying independent of time and place; Practical transfer of what has been learnt through excursions, presentations by industry representatives, start-up founders' seminars.

Extensive ERASMUS programme, binational degrees (Trento, Strasbourg), English-taught courses in Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes.

High-performance PC clusters;; access to essential research and literature databases; range of e-learning courses.

Students receive insight into research projects at an early stage, relevant topics can be taken up and continued in Bachelor’s theses, early introduction to the basic principles of academic work as part of AQUA mentoring.

The Dresden exists business start-up initiative is located at the faculty. Dresden Exists has been working for over 15 years to provide impetus for Dresden's entrepreneurial culture. The aim is to show students and academics that entrepreneurship and self-employment are attractive options. Dresden exists aims to encourage academics to translate their research findings into commercial reality to create new professional opportunities for themselves.