This issue sheds light on the Centre for International Studies at TU Dresden: What is behind the ‘International Relations’ degree programme, which is unique in Germany? What paths do its sought-after alumni take?
The Center for International Studies was founded in 2002. Today, as back then, it has a team of five professors. It has the status of a Central Academic Unit and contributes to TU Dresden's international visibility.
Launch of a study programme that is unique in Germany
‘It's not easy to establish an interdisciplinary degree programme at a German state university that involves subjects from different faculties,’ says Stefan Robel, Managing Director of the Centre for International Relations, looking back.
The founder of the Center for International Studies has passed away. Prof Reiner Pommerin's vision was to prepare students for jobs all over the world: interdisciplinary and internationally oriented, with a compulsory study abroad programme combined with training in modern languages.
Janina Dill went abroad after completing her Bachelor's degree in International Relations. She continued her studies, gained her doctorate and is now Professor of Global Security at Oxford. As an expert in a male-dominated field, she is in demand worldwide.
Hannes Klöpper studied International Relations and co-founded two start-ups. Today, he is CEO of HelloBetter, a leading global provider of digital applications, and uses his negotiating skills for mental health.
After completing her Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Lilith Diringer completed two Master's degrees in the USA in two years. She only recently returned home and continues to run the start-up for sustainable travel that she founded during her studies.
Did you know that many employers are specifically on the search for TUD alumni? On the TUD job portal you will find a variety of offers where companies/authorities are looking for you. Or are you an employer yourself looking for our TUD alumni? As a network member you have the opportunity to advertise for free (while supplies last) on the job portal.
Nora is studying International Relations and talks about her degree programme, which is very interdisciplinary. She has modules from the three areas of economics, law and politics. There is also extensive language training.
TU Dresden has been a member of Santander Universities for many years. This has enabled the university to benefit from a wide range of funding opportunities. This also includes free further education for alumni.
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