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Master application

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

Mid-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

Mid-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 February 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.

Application Period for the Winter Se­mes­ter

Beginning of February to Friday before the start of lectures (cut-off period)

The degree program Econometrics can only be started in the winter semester for the first semester.

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 31 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 15 August (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

approx. 2 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

approx. 15 No­vem­ber until the end of the summer semester

Application Period for the Winter Se­mes­ter

approx. 2. February 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.

Online Application

Apply now!

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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 19.11.2024.

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 person via Zoom: Mon 10:00 - 11:00 and Thurs 13:00 - 14:00 // Open office hours without prior registration via Zoom. // Current change: -

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