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Master application

Application Information for non-EU/EEA Nationals

You are part of the applicant group of non-EU/EEA Nationals and would like to apply for a Master'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)

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.

Different Application Periods for Master's Degree Programs

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.

Application Period for the Summer Se­mes­ter

Beginning of No­vem­ber to 15 December (cut-off period)

Application Period for the Winter Se­mes­ter

Beginning of January to 15 May (cut-off period)

Application Period for the Summer Se­mes­ter

Beginning of No­vem­ber to 15 December (cut-off period)

Application Period for the Winter Se­mes­ter

Beginning of January to 15 May (cut-off period)

Please note: As it takes some time to process your application, we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible!

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

  • 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 country specific documents

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

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.

Some Master's degree programs offer a cross-semester admission.

What Happens After the Application Is Submitted?

First, uni-assist will check your application. Please note the current processing times. Once the review is complete, you will receive a notification as to whether your application will be forwarded to us. If this is the case, the department will take over the further processing and evaluate your application. This process can take several weeks. As soon as the decision has been made, we will inform you of the result by e-mail (please also check your spam folder).

We will request missing documents by e-mail. Please upload any missing documents to uni-assist before the application deadline.

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

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.