SRH University – Campus Dresden
Quick Snapshot & Key Statistics
| Official Campus Name | SRH University — Campus Dresden (Dresden School of Management) |
| Campus Address | Georgenstraße 7, 01097 Dresden, Saxony, Germany (In the historic Neustadt district) |
| Institutional Affiliation | Part of the state-recognised SRH University System (SRH Higher Education network) |
| Core Specializations | Hospitality & Hotel Management, Tourism & Event Management, Healthcare Management, and Business Psychology |
| Teaching Pedagogy | The CORE Principle (5-week project-based block system with continuous assessment) |
| Medium of Instruction | 100% English across all international degree tracks (with optional German language modules) |
| Student Body | International student community representing 40+ countries in Saxony's state capital |
| Transit Access | 5-minute walk from Dresden Neustadt station, connected via S-Bahn, tram lines 3/6/11, and regional trains |
| Tuition Fees (Undergrad) | ~€650 / month (~€3,900 / semester; ~€7,800 / year) |
| Tuition Fees (Postgrad) | ~€750 / month (~€4,500 / semester; ~€9,000 / year for Non-EU) | ~€14,000 – €15,000 total (MBA) |
About the Dresden Campus
The SRH Dresden Campus, also known as the Dresden School of Management, serves as the Saxon regional hub of SRH University. Situated in Dresden—the capital of Saxony, known as the "Florence on the Elbe"—the campus blends business leadership with specialised tracks in international hospitality, tourism, health economics, and business psychology.
Operating under the non-profit SRH Educational Foundation (Stiftung), tuition revenues are directly reinvested into modern campus infrastructure, practical training rooms, and career networking hubs. The Dresden campus runs entirely on The CORE Principle (Competence-Oriented Research and Education), replacing traditional lecture halls with small project cohorts working in focused 5-week block modules.
Campus Location & On-Site Facilities
Located at Georgenstraße 7 in Dresden's cultural Neustadt district, the campus offers specialised facilities for management and hospitality education:
- Hospitality & Event Labs: Practical workshop spaces for hotel operations, event staging, service design, and customer experience simulations.
- Business & Digital Workspaces: Co-working study lounges, presentation suites, interactive seminar rooms, and high-speed digital research databases.
- Student Services & Career Hub: On-site International Office, personalised career advising desks, visa guidance, and local industry networking events.
Admission Requirements
Admissions at the Dresden campus evaluate academic credentials, language skills, practical industry interest, and personal motivation through a document audit and selection interview.
1. Undergraduate Requirements (Bachelor's Degrees)
- Secondary School Certificate: High School Diploma, A-Levels, IB Diploma, German Abitur, or foreign 12th Grade Mark Sheets recognised as a German university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung).
- Minimum Aggregate: Local high school GPA equivalent to a passing grade on the German grading scale (~3.0 / 4.0 or equivalent aggregate).
- Application Documents: Certified high school mark sheets, updated CV, copy of valid passport, and a Statement of Purpose / Motivation Letter (minimum 400 words).
2. Postgraduate Requirements (Master's & MBA Degrees)
- Bachelor's Degree: Completed undergraduate degree (180 ECTS for 2-year tracks / 210 ECTS for 1.5-year tracks) in business, tourism, healthcare, or related fields from an accredited university.
- Work Experience (For MBA Programs Only): Minimum 1 to 2 years of post-graduation full-time professional work experience.
- Standardised Testing: GMAT or GRE scores are NOT required.
- APS Certificate: Mandatory for international applicants holding prior university degrees from India, China, or Vietnam.
- Application Documents: University transcripts, degree certificates, CV, Motivation Letter (400+ words), and recommendation letters.
Popular Academic Programs
Undergraduate Courses (Bachelor's Degrees — 3 to 3.5 Years)
1. Hospitality & Tourism Management
- B.A. Global Hospitality Management
- B.A. International Tourism & Event Management
2. Business & Psychology
- B.A. International Business Administration
- B.Sc. Business Psychology
Postgraduate Courses (Master's & MBA — 1.5 to 2 Years)
1. International Hospitality & Leadership
- M.A. Hospitality Management and Leadership
2. Business & Healthcare Leadership
- M.A. International Business – Focus on Healthcare Management
- M.A. International Business & Leadership
- MBA in General Management / Executive Leadership
Language Requirements
All international degree programs at SRH Dresden are taught 100% in English. German language proficiency is not required for admission.
English Language Proficiency Cutoffs
| Exam / Qualification | Minimum Required Cutoff |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / Indicator | Overall 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home Edition | Minimum 80 – 87 points |
| Duolingo Certificate | 110 points |
| Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A) | 58 – 59 points |
| Cambridge English | B2 First (Grade A or B) / CAE (Grade A, B, or C) / CPE |
| TOEIC | 785 points (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150) |
| Linguaskill / Password Skills Plus | 176 / 6.5 |
- Native Speakers & English Medium of Instruction: Automatically granted if you completed your secondary or undergraduate education 100% in English in an English-speaking country, or present an official Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate from your prior university confirming 100% English-medium instruction.
Fee Structure & Estimated Living Expenses
1. Program Tuition Fees
| Degree Level | Standard Duration | Estimated Monthly Fee | Total Estimated Program Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degrees (B.A. / B.Sc.) | 3 to 3.5 Years (210 ECTS) | ~€650 / month | ~€27,300 total (7 Semesters) |
| Master of Arts (M.A. Tracks) | 1.5 to 2 Years (90–120 ECTS) | ~€750 / month | ~€18,000 total (4 Semesters) |
| MBA Programs | 1.5 Years (90 ECTS) | ~€780 – €830 / month | ~€14,000 – €15,000 total |
(One-time non-EU enrollment deposit: €750).
2. Estimated Monthly Living Expenses in Dresden
Dresden offers significantly lower living costs compared to major hubs like Munich, Frankfurt, or Berlin:
- Official Blocked Account Amount: €11,904 per year (~€992 per month).
- Average Monthly Budget in Dresden: €800 – €980 per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The campus features dedicated practical hospitality modules, industry partnerships with global hotel brands (e.g., Marriott, Hilton, Steigenberger), and direct guest lectures from international hotel executives.
Under the CORE Principle (Competence Oriented Research and Education), traditional semester-long lectures are replaced with 5-week project blocks. You focus on only 1 or 2 subjects per block, working in small team cohorts on real-world practical briefs. Every 5-week block finishes with a practical competency evaluation (e.g., project pitch, business case, or software prototype) rather than high-stress end-of-semester exam periods.
Students work on real-world projects with international hotel chains, regional event venues, and partner universities (e.g., Institut LYFE Lyon, University College Prague).
Yes. International applicants whose prior Bachelor's degree lacks specific academic or quantitative credit requirements for direct Master's entry can enrol in a 1-semester Pre-Master's Track. This foundation term provides credits in business statistics, quantitative methodology, and management fundamentals to bridge direct entry requirements.
The curriculum covers international hotel administration, service design, hospitality revenue management, sales and distribution strategies, applied hospitality technologies including AI and robotics in guest services, and business law. Students also complete foreign language training and choose focus areas such as Creating Hospitality Companies or Culinary & Food Management.
This specialised Master's track combines core executive management with healthcare economics, hospital operational design, medical technology regulation (MDR), health informatics, and pharmaceutical supply chain management. It is structured for graduates aiming for managerial roles in hospital networks, biotech firms, and health tech startups.
The interview is a 15 to 30-minute online video session with an academic program manager. It assesses four primary areas: your program motivation (why this degree and why SRH), academic alignment (connecting prior studies or projects to the curriculum), long-term career vision, and your readiness to thrive in a self-directed, 5-week block learning model.
The Business Psychology track combines classical psychological methodology with management science. Core modules cover consumer decision-making, market research analytics, personnel selection, organisational development, agile team coaching, and strategic corporate communication.
Yes. Because all SRH University locations operate under a unified ECTS framework and the CORE Principle, enrolled students can apply to complete specific 5-week project blocks or spend an exchange term at the SRH Berlin Campus or SRH Hamburg Campus without losing academic credit or delaying graduation.
SRH Dresden maintains exchange partnerships with over 110 partner universities worldwide. Participating students can spend a study semester abroad or complete a double-degree program with international partner institutions (e.g., in France, Spain, or the UK), earning two distinct degrees upon graduation.
The on-site International Office assists enrolled students with local address registration (Anmeldung), health insurance verification, and residence permit applications with the Dresden Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde).
Instead of taking 5 to 7 written exams during a single exam week at the end of a semester, you are evaluated continuously at the end of each 5-week block. Assessments vary depending on the subject and include case study presentations, written project reports, practical service simulations, research papers, or oral defences.
Yes. Although all degree courses are delivered 100% in English, SRH Dresden provides complimentary German language courses (ranging from beginner A1 to advanced B2 levels) integrated into the weekly timetable to help international students secure local internships and part-time jobs.
The on-campus Career Service office pairs students with personal career coaches. Services include individual CV and LinkedIn profile audits tailored to European corporate standards, interview preparation workshops, direct corporate job fairs, and access to SRH's regional employer database.
