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Bachelor application

Which Documents Are Required for the Specific Degree Program?

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

1-subject bachelor program

In order to be admitted to the program, students must demonstrate competence in the English language which must be at least equivalent to level "B2" according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (proven by language certificate). If the proof cannot be provided by means of the university entrance qualification­, corresponding substitute certificates can be recognized by the Institute for English and American Studies. Please submit any replacement certificates with your application.

In order to be admitted to the program, students must demonstrate competence in the English language which must be at least equivalent to level "B2" according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (proven by language certificate). If the proof cannot be provided by means of the university entrance qualification­, corresponding substitute certificates can be recognized by the Institute for English and American Studies. Please submit any replacement proofs with your application.

Proof of having passed the motivation and aptitude test of the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

Proof of successful participation in the online self-assessment test tu do bci by presenting the certificate which can be downloaded and printed out after completing the assessment.

Proof of successful participation in the online self-assessment test tu do bci by presenting the certificate which can be downloaded and printed out after completing the assessment.

Please submit proof of a 6-week internship with your application. Further information can be found in this leaflet.

Please submit proof of a 6-week internship with your application. Further information can be found in this leaflet.

Please submit proof of a 6-week internship with your application. Further information can be found in this leaflet.

Bachelor (teacher training)

Teacher training according to LABG

For the admission to the study program, competences in the English language, which must correspond at least to the level "B2" according to the European reference framework, must be proven. As a rule, the proof is provided by the certificate of the Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife. If the proof cannot be provided by the university entrance qualification, corresponding substitute proofs can be recognized by the Institute of English and American Studies. Substitute certificates must be submitted for application. However, the following language level is recommended for admission to the program:

  • Completion of the advanced course in English with an average of 10 points in the last four semesters of school.
  • Cambridge ESOL: grade A for FCE or grade "pass" for CAE or CPE
  • TELC: C1 passed, or B2 with grade 1;
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 550 on the written test with a grade of 5.0 on the Written English test (or a minimum score of 80 on TOEFL iBT);
  • IELTS (Academic or General): Minimum score of 6 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each part;
  • APIEL: minimum score of 3 [= pass];
  • Certified Foreign Language Correspondent English (IHK).

If you should need a language test: Please keep in mind that there is usually a considerable waiting period until the test date. Under ETS and Cambridge Exams, for example, you will find details of where you can take which tests in Germany and when.

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  appointmentThe 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.