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Bachelor application

Application Information for non-EU/EEA Nationals

Are you part of the applicant group of non-EU/EEA Nationals and would like to apply for a Bachelor's degree program in the first semester? You can find information here.

Application Period

Application Period for the Summer Se­mes­ter

  • all degree programs: approx. beginning of No­vem­ber to 15 January (cut-off period)

Application Period for the Winter Se­mes­ter

  • German-taught degree programs: approx. mid-March to 15 July (cut-off period)
  • English-taught degree programs: approx. beginning of January to 15 May (cut-off period)

Application

Applications are submitted via uni-assist, the employment and service center for international student applications.

uni-assist

In preparation for an application via the processing and service center for international student applications,uni-assist, prospective students have to register in the online portal "My assist". After successful registration, online applications can be created and submitted for any desired degree program. All documents which are relevant for the application procedures must be uploaded to the application. It is not necessary to send these documents by post.

How do I create my My assist account? How can I submit my application online? The uni-assist video tutorial will give you a good overview!

Processing costs are incurred for the examination of your application documents by uni-assist.

Here you can find information on the current processing times of uni-assist.

Information

Mandatory Documents to Be Submitted

Additional Mandatory Documents to Be Submitted if These Have Been Acquired

  • Certificate of the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung)
  • Proof of successfully passed university entrance examination
  • Subject and grade overviews of your studies
  • certificate of completion of studies
  • Information on the grading system of your­ university
  • Highest proof of your German language skills
  • In case of name change: Certificate of the name change

Additional Mandatory Documents for Applicants from China, India or Vietnam

  • APS Certificate
  • Group APS are ­only accepted if they are­ specifically issued for TU­ Dortmund University.

For individual study programs, special program-specific documents are required in addition to the general application documents. Please inform yourself in advance, which study program specific documents you need.

Cross-semester admission is not granted for Bachelor's degree programs.

What Happens After I Submit My Application?

First, uni-assist will check your application. Please note the current processing times. After the review has been completed, you will receive a notification as to whether your application will be forwarded to us. If this is the case, we will process your application and then inform you of the result by e-mail. We will request any missing documents by e-mail. Please upload any missing documents to uni-assist before the application deadline.

If you have received a letter of acess/admission, the next step is enrollment.

Enrollment

Further Information

We have compiled extensive information on enrollment for you.

Please contact us:

By mail:

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

Important notice: From December 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026, the office hours will be canceled due to our company holidays. During this period, we will be unavailable.

By e-mail: admission.inquiriestu-dortmundde // 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:

  •     Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. // The office hours on December 17 will be canceled. //
  •     Thursday: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.

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

In person at the International Office: Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., only possible with an  appointment. The in-person office hours on December 23 will be canceled. // Please note: The dates are released for booking one week in advance. If no dates are selectable, all dates are already booked.

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: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.