Program Overview

Introduction to the TUD Global Citizenship Certificate

The TUD Global Citizenship Certificate (GCC) is a program designed to qualify, empower, and connect students to a diverse and global-minded scientific and civil community. The certificate rewards intercultural and global experiences, competencies, and local-global commitment in the form of a significant and promising certificate, issued in the name of the University Executive Board.

Program Structure

The GCC program consists of four modules: Knowledge, Mobility, Practice@Home, and Civic Engagement. To obtain the certificate, students need to complete at least three of the four modules, with the Knowledge module being compulsory.

The Four Modules of the GCC

• Knowledge: This module focuses on knowledge and skills. Students need to complete two of three components:
  • Component Knowledge-1: Introduction to Global Citizenship Education and Engagement (compulsory)
  • Component Knowledge-2: Learning and qualification in relevant subject areas, skills, and competencies
  • Component Knowledge-3: Expand your language skills, promote multilingualism
• Mobility: This module recognizes physical, hybrid, or virtual experience abroad. Students need to accomplish one of two components:
  • Component Mobility-1: A longer stay abroad (at least 4 weeks)
  • Component Mobility-2: Two or more short mobility formats (total of at least 2 weeks, additive)
• Practice@Home: This module credits commitment and practical assignments with a focus on the international campus organized by TUD and EUTOPIA organizational units. The minimum amount is 30 hours.
• Civic Engagement: This module credits involvement outside TU Dresden and in local civil society. The minimum amount is 30 hours.

Languages of Communication

The GCC events will be conducted at a multilingual level in German and English, complemented by additional languages of the participants.

Application and Registration

Who Can Participate?

All students, doctoral candidates, and exchange students enrolled at TU Dresden (local, national, and international) can participate in the GCC program. The registration, recognition, and issuing of certificates are free of charge.

When and How to Register?

Students can register for the TUD GCC program at any time by using their ZIH login during their undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies.

Synergy with EUTOPIA Certificate of Internationalization

The GCC program allows students to acquire the EUTOPIA Certificate of Internationalization (EUCI) as an additional European certificate. By completing the modules for the GCC program, students have fulfilled the requirements of EUCI regarding international learning and experiences.

GCC Community and Events

The GCC community is a supportive network of like-minded peers. The community can only thrive through the commitment and contribution of its members. Students are invited to help initiate and organize exciting events and activities.

Testimonials from GCC Members

• Kevin Clauß, student Business Administration and Economics and participant of the TUD Global Citizenship Lab 2024: "The GCC is an excellent starting point to open one’s global mind."
• Solomon Mhavile, TUD Student Tropical Forestry, MSc.: "[GCC] is very important in fostering global awareness, encouraging responsible citizenship, and preparing individuals from diverse backgrounds to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration across borders and address complex challenges of our interconnected world."
• Penelope Louise Popp, TUD Student Media Research, Politics & Sociology: "[GCC] […] is designed to mold students into Global Citizens, equip them with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to navigate a complex and interconnected global landscape."
• Izumi Mori Zerpa, TUD Student Tropical Forestry, MSc.: "Participating as part of the GCC Team was an enriching experience, not only at a professional but also at a personal level."
• Franklin Epie Ngalle, TUD Student Tropical Forestry, MSc.: "The GCC project at TUD is important because TUD is an institution that welcomes internationals from all over the globe, so it needs to gain knowledge on how to educate global citizens."