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Application for the degree program

Application for an Advanced Semester

There are several ways to apply for admission to a advanced semester at TU Dortmund University. Which application route is right for you depends on your intended degree program, your nationality, and your Higher Education Entrance Qualifications (HZB). Below you will find important information on this topic.

Please note: Applicants who have earned their university entrance qualification (HZB) and academic credits in Germany must contact the Student Registration Office to apply for and enroll in an advanced semester.

What Does "Advanced Semester" Mean?

“Advanced semesters" are all semesters of a degree program or subject greater than 1, so if you­ have already­ studied at TU­ Dortmund University or another­ university and have previously earned credits, you can apply for the recognition of the credits and, on this basis, for placement in an advanced semester.

Academic Year Regulation

For degree programs that only start in the winter semester, the following rules apply:

  • Winter semester: Placement in an odd-numbered semester (e.g. 3rd or 5th semester).
  • Summer semester: Placement in an even-numbered semester (e.g. 2nd, 4th or 6th semester).

Admission Restriction

There are degree programs­ and subjects at TU­ Dortmund University­ which are subject to admission restrictions in an advanced semester. You can find out ­whether there is an admission restriction for a degree program or a subject in our overview of the degree programs on offer. If you have any questions regarding the range of degree programs on offer, please feel free to use TU­ Dortmund University's advisory services.

Please contact us:

By mail:

Technische Universität Dortmund
Referat Internationales
- Admissions & Enrollment Office -
Emil-Figge-Str. 61
44227 Dortmund

By e-mail: admission.inquiries@tu-dortmund.de // We do not review documents or degrees in advance and therefore cannot make any statements regarding admission eligibility.

By telephone:  +49 (0) 231 755-6349 // If you have any questions, we are happy to assist you by phone on the following days:

  • Tuesday: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

If you are unable to reach us, we are likely in a meeting. Please try again later.

For important matters, you can use the Zoom consultation hours or schedule an individual appointment.

In person via Zoom: Zoom consultation hour (meeting ID: 946 3737 6331, access code: 360707) // The following day, we are available via Zoom without prior appointment:

  • Monday: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.