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
- approx. beginning of November until the end of the deadline: Deadlines vary according to department and degree program
Application Period for the Winter Semester
- approx. 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 for Master's Degree Programs
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 Summer Semester
Beginning of November until Friday before the Lecture Period (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January until Friday before the Lecture Period (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
Applications are recommended by 15 June!
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 15 June!
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November until Friday before the Lecture Period (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide any binding information about when applications for this degree program will be accepted. We recommend checking this website regularly for updates on when the application period will begin.
An application is possible until Friday before the Lecture Period (cut-off period).
Application Period for the Summer Semester
Beginning of November until Friday before the Lecture Period (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January until Friday before the Lecture Period (cut-off period)
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 Friday before the Lecture Period (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 October (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 until Friday before the Lecture Period (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January until Friday before the Lecture Period (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January until the end of the winter semester
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 Friday before the Lecture Period (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Beginning of January until Friday before the Lecture Period (cut-off period)
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 via 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.
Some departments already indicate on their websites what minimum grade is required or what number of ECTS credits are needed in a particular field. You can check this under the enrollment requirements. If you have any questions about the degree program, please contact the Student Advisory Service.
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
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.