Welcome to Saxony!

As an international specialist in Saxony’s vibrant high-techCluster you will find more than just career opportunities. Discover local associations, networking events and intercultural spaces. Whether it’s sport, culture or community meetings – Saxony offers many opportunities to make contacts, feel at home and develop professionally and privately. to develop professionally and privately.

Project

Dresden Sports Day 2025

True to our motto #WeAreSiliconSaxony, we are inviting sports enthusiasts to the Dresden Sports Day on September 20, 2025 at the Sportpark Ostra powered by Silicon Saxony. This day of action offers the opportunity, to get to know our club members in an unusual way way: through sport.
Sport brings people together and we would like to use the day to promote the industry as a
attractive and dynamic employer. The plan is to Inclusion of niche sports such as hurling, rugby or cricket as part of a family sports day as part of a family sports day with activities for the whole family.

Social networks for international professionals

InterLocal

The Dresden ‘Social Hub’ for the international community. Besides weekly events to making friends and practicing the language there are regular excursions, workshops and advice for companies with a discount for Silicon Saxony members.

Local Support

In Saxony there is a broad Spectrum of Migrant organizations that are supported by cultural exchange, advice and Support networking and contribute to the fact that Welcome newcomers and integrated into local life feel.

Get active, network!

Membership of a local sports club is a sports club is a good way for international for international professionals, to socialize, stay active and get involved in the community. The State Sports Association of Saxony offers an overview of the different possibilities.

Banquet – Dresden is(s)t colorful

Every year in September, this event brings together event, people from different cultures come together cultures come together at a long table on the AugustusbrĂĽcke and the Schlossplatz Dresden to eat and celebrate together. At this special opportunity for international professionals to professionals can interact with the local community community, enjoy different cuisines and experience the and experience the city’s vibrant cultural scene.

Silicon Saxony Day

STEM students can apply for free participation in this annual event on Dresden Airport in June! It offers the opportunity to explore Saxony’s high-tech industry, meet to explore Saxony’s high-tech industry, meet leading companies and about the latest trends. Make contacts here students make exciting contacts for their careers and gain insights into the largest microelectronicscluster in Europe.

International STEM students in Saxony

With its diverse university landscape, excellent study conditions and a lively conditions and a lively cultural environment, Saxony is one of the most attractive study locations in Germany. Welcome – discover your opportunities and start your academic future in one of the most dynamic regions in Europe!

State educational institutions

A platform of the Free State of Saxony offers international prospective students comprehensive information about study opportunities, educational institutions and the Life in Saxony. You assists with the orientation and planning a successful studies in the region.

Private education providers

To the silicone Saxony Network also include universities in private sponsorship such as the Dresden International University, the Dresden University of Applied Sciences, the International university that SRH University as well as the in Cottbus-based state Brandenburg Technical University University.​

Science location Saxony

Saxony is one of the leading scientific regions Germany. Here you can find excellent research, strong universities and forward-looking innovations – embedded in a dynamic and internationally networked scientific landscape.

Shape the future of the high-tech industry in Saxony!

In the network of Silicon Saxony you can expect a wide range of career opportunities in the following areas Microelectronics, IT, software development and other STEM fields. Finding international specialists not only exciting jobs, but also an innovative environment with global appeal.
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Job search

International specialists find access to current job offers in Saxony’s high-techindustries on the platform Jobs4Internationals. Here job offers can be can be filtered according to language requirements.​

Career Services & International Offices​

The Saxon universities support the transition from studying to working life – with offers such as job application training and individual advice. You help to develop professional develop career prospects and successfully enter the Saxon labor market successfully successfully.

Taking off in Saxony

International specialists can find comprehensive regional platforms for comprehensive information and personal support support on topics such as Living, working, language, dealing with authorities and social participation.

Labor Market Mentors Saxony

Refugees receive individual support support in getting into training and work work – through personal advice, mentoring and targeted mediation. The initiative accompanies them on the way to a qualification-oriented and employment subject to social insurance contributions and strengthens their chances of economic independence. independence.

Arrive and help shape the future

Refugees can find help from various initiatives wide range of offers to support people in their everyday lives – from language and sewing workshops, bicycle repair, job application assistance and meeting places to Sports and leisure activities. These networks promote integration through personal support, practical help and community involvement

Orientation for starting a career in Saxony

International trainees will find an interactive IHK’s new training atlas provides an interactive overview of training companies, professions and vacancies apprenticeships in the region. The platform facilitates the entry into a dual training program and offers direct access to companies from future-oriented industries such as IT, electronics and mechanical engineering.

Training for the high-tech future

In the network of Silicon Saxony network numerous partner companies and educational institutions are committed to the training of specialists in the fields of microelectronics, IT, software and mechanical engineering. They offer practical Training places, modern learning environments and diverse development opportunities for young talents – also internationally.