International Week 02 – 05 June 2025
Join our International Week in Dresden!
We are very glad to invite you to the next edition of our International Week 2025, aimed at higher education staff from HTWD partner institutions (teaching and non-teaching staff). Both our European partners (Erasmus+ programme) and our partners from overseas are warmly welcome to attend our International Week.
Preliminary programme
- Registration
- Welcome Event
- Introduction of participants
- Campus tour and lab visit
- Dresden guided sightseeing tour
WORKSHOPS 09.00 - 12.00 a.m.
The topics are still to be finalised in detail.
1. “Unlocking Cultures: An Intercultural Workshop for Connection and Growth”
In this workshop we will explore the meaning of culture and intercultural competence. Through simulations and practical exercises we will discover different ways of understanding and developing intercultural competence, we will get to know intercultural communication strategies and experience challenges and opportunities in intercultural cooperation.
2. Communication and Marketing
3. Supporting young entrepreneurs – entrepreneurship services @HTWD
Come along on a guided tour of our startup incubator, meet different startups and find out how HTWD helps to grow young entrepreneurs.
4. Career Services @HTWD - Network formats, qualification and advice
We will introduce you to the various offers and network formats of the Career Service based on the conditions at the HTWD and would like to exchange experiences and ideas with you. In this workshop, we will focus on the format of the university's own career fair, work together in small groups to develop and discuss various aspects of preparation and implementation (e.g. marketing, program and event planning).
LUNCH BREAK
12.30 - 02.00 p.m.
GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE
02.00 - 03.00 p.m.
DIES ACADEMICUS on the Pillnitz campus
- Individual appointments in the faculties/administration
- Farewell Dinner
Accomodation & Travel information
HTW Dresden - University of Applied Sciences
Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden, Germany
www.htw-dresden.de/international
Mail: international(at)htw-dresden.de
Phone number: +49 351 462 3377 - 3458
International Office room: Z 232 / Z 233
Airport Dresden International
Airport Dresden International (DRS) is located in the north of Dresden. We recommend to take the city train „S2“ (train station under the airport) to the main train station („Hauptbahnhof“) to reach the city center in ca. 20 minutes. The train runs every 30 minutes. You need a single ticket in the Dresden fare zone (valid on S-Bahn, tram and bus)
Train Station
Dresden is served by two big train stations („Dresden Neustadt“ and „Dresden Hauptbahnhof“). Please make sure that your train arrives to the main train station (Hauptbahnhof).
IntercityHotel Dresden
Address: Wiener Platz 8 | 01069 Dresden, Germany
Contact: +49 351 263550, dresden(at)intercityhotel.de, https://www.intercityhotel.com
The HTWD has reserved a room contingent until 31.03.2025, keyword: “International Week HTWD”. The booking includes a FreeCityTicket for public transportation in Dresden during your entire stay.
Standard category
Price in a single room: 105 € / night incl. breakfast
Price in a double room: 125 € / night incl. breakfast
Business category
Price in a single room: 115 € / night incl. breakfast
Price in a double room: 135 € / night incl. breakfast
The hotel is located in the city center of Dresden, close to the main train station and within walking distance (10 minutes) of HTW Dresden as well as Dresden‘s historical centre.
Please note: Each participant is responsible for any changes or cancelations and for the payment of the hotel.
Please be aware that participation in the International Week does not include financial compensation or reimbursement of expenses. The International Week meets the general requirements for Erasmus+ staff mobility. However, participation alone does not guarantee Erasmus+ funding. Funding decisions are managed by your home university according to its own grant policies, so we encourage you to contact your home university to explore available funding options.
Dresden public transport (Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe)