Dresden International University (DIU) is a private, state-recognised university in Dresden, Saxony, founded in 2003. It was established as a subsidiary of the TU Dresden corporate group (TUDAG) and later became an affiliated institute of TU Dresden. DIU focuses on continuing and professional education, offering career- and training-oriented bachelor’s and master’s programmes as well as certificate courses. Its portfolio is organised around applied fields such as management, engineering and technology, and life sciences and health-related areas, and many programmes are designed to be compatible with employment. For students looking for part-time or practice-oriented academic upskilling, DIU is positioned as a specialised provider rather than a broad traditional university.