Application Information for EU/EEA Nationals
You have EU/EEA citizenship and a foreign university degree or no EU/EEA citizenship and have obtained your undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelor’s degree) in an EU/EEA country and would like to apply for a Master's program in the 1st semester?
Application Period
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November until the end of the deadline: Deadlines vary according to department and degree program
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Mid-March to deadline: Deadlines vary according to department and degree program
Please note: The application periods for some Master's degree programs differ from the application periods listed above. Please refer to the overview below for the application period for the relevant degree program. If the degree program of your choice is not listed there, the regular application period mentioned above applies.
Please also note: As it takes some time to process your application, we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible!
Different Application Periods
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January to 31 December (cut-off period)
The degree program Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (IMAPP) can only be started in the winter semester for the first semester.
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January to 15 November (cut-off period)
The degree program Automation and Robotics can only be started in the winter semester for the first semester.
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November until the end of the summer semester
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January until the end of the winter semester
Applications are recommended by June 15!
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November until the end of the summer semester
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January until the end of the winter semester
Applications are recommended by June 15!
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November to Friday before the start of lectures (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January to Friday before the start of lectures (cut-off period)
Preparatory program "IMPACT"
The "IMPACT" preparatory and cultural transition program is offered for the Master's degree course in Data Science. Information on this can be found on the IMPACT Program website.
Beinning of November to Friday before the start of lectures (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January to Friday before the start of lectures (cut-off period)
Preparatory program "IMPACT"
The "IMPACT" preparatory and cultural transition program is offered for the Master's degree course in Econometrics. Information on this can be found on the IMPACT Program website.
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January to 15 December
The degree program Industrial Mathematics can only be started in the winter semester for the first semester.
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January to 15 March (cut-off period)
The degree program Manufacturing Technology can only be started in the winter semester for the first semester.
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January to 31 July (cut-off period)
The degree program Mechanics of Sustainable Materials and Structures can only be started in the winter semester for the first semester.
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November to Friday before the start of lectures
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning January to Friday before the start of lectures
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January to 31 December (cut-off period)
The degree program Process Systems Engineering can only be started in the winter semester for the first semester.
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November until the end of the summer semester
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January until the end of the winter semester
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November to 15 May (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January to 15 November (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November until the end of the summer semester
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January until the end of the winter semester
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November to Friday before the start of lectures (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January to Friday before the start of lectures (cut-off period)
Further Information
Please submit your application for admission to the degree program in due form and time via our online application. Upload all documents relevant to your application in the online application. It is not necessary to send documents to us by mail.
Alternatively, you can use our Application for Admission. In this case, please submit your application by mail or e-mail.
Mandatory Documents to Be Submitted
- Highest school leaving certificate
- Subject and grade overview of the highest school leaving certificate
- Subject and grade overviews of your studies
- certificate of completion of studies
- Information on the grading system of your university
- Sworn translations of all documents in German or English
Additional Mandatory Documents to Be Submitted if These Have Been Acquired
- Certificate of the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung)
- Proof of successfully passed university entrance examination
- Highest proof of your German language skills
- In case of name change: Certificate of the name change
Additional Mandatory Documents for Applicants from China, Vietnam or India
- APS Certificate
- Group APS are only accepted if they are specifically issued for TU Dortmund University.
Degree Program-Specific Documents
Individual degree programs require further degree program-specific documents.
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.
Deviating regulations for the Master's Degree Program SPRING
Information on the application and the application times and deadlines for the Master's degree program SPRING can be found on the following website:
Please contact us:
By mail:
Technische Universität Dortmund
Referat Internationales
- Admissions & Enrollment Office -
Emil-Figge-Str. 61
44227 Dortmund
By e-mail: admission.inquiriestu-dortmundde
By telephone: +49 (0) 231 755-6349 // You can generally reach us by telephone between 09:00 and 14:00. If you cannot reach us during these hours, we may be in an appointment or a meeting. In these cases, please try again at a later time - thank you. // Current change: There will be no telephone consultation hours on 09.12.2024 and from 20.12.2024 up to and including 06.01.2025.
In person at the International Office: Wednesday 9:00 - 11:30, only possilbe with an appointment // Please note: The dates are released for booking one week in advance. If no dates are selectable, all dates are already booked. // Current change: In the period from 23.12.2024 up to and including 03.01.2024, there will be no personal consultation hours.
In person via Zoom: Mon 10:00 - 11:00 and Thurs 13:00 - 14:00 // Open office hours without prior registration via Zoom. // Current change: -There will be no Zoom office hours on Monday 09.12.2024 and also from 23.12.2024 up to and including 06.01.2025.