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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.

Degree ProgramDocuments
Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (IMAPP)
  • Proof of English language proficiency at the “B2” level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Applied Literary and Cultural Studies
Applied Linguistics
Architecture and Urban Design
  • Portfolio: max. 10 A4 pages, double-sided
  • CV
  • Letter of motivation
  • Job references, if applicable
Automation and Robotics
  • Proof of English language proficiency,which must at least correspond to C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Civil Engineering
  • Resume
  • Letter of motivation
  • Employment references, if applicable
Biopharmaceutical Engineering
  • Proof of English language proficiency,which must at least correspond to B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  • CV
  • Letter of motivation
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Further information on the required documents
Chemical Biology
Chemistry
Data Science
  • Module Manuals
  • Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
  • In order to prove the special functional qualification, a statistical report must be prepared and submitted with the application. The task and further instructions can be found on the webside of the department. The prepared report must be submitted together with the other application documents.
  • The Self-Disclosure self-disclosure must be filled in. Please pay special attention to sign the document 2 times at the end.
  • Proof that the online self-assessment test has been carried out. Please note that the final score of the self-assessment test has no influence on your admission. Confirmation of participation in the self-assessment test is made via the self-disclosure document.
  • Detailed information and the online self-assessment test can be found on the website of the department.
Data Science in Sports and Health
  • Proof of English language skills, which must correspond to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  • Proof of special professional aptitude by independently and successfully completing the procedure for determining special aptitude for the Master's degree program in Data Science in Sports and Health at the TU Dortmund University. Further information can be found on the website of the degree program.
Econometrics
  • Proof of English language proficiency equivalent to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. For example: IELTS 6.5, 6.0, 5.5 / TOEFL iBT (94–72) / TOEFL PBT (626–543), TOEFL ITP Level 1 (626–543)
  • Proof of successful completion of the online self-assessment test.
  • An essay (Academic CV) on the academic background in view of the pursued master program on Econometrics.
  • Detailed information and a template for the Academic CV as well as the online self-assessment test can be found on the program website.
  • Please note: It is necessary for the application documents to contain the proof of participation in the online self-assessment to reflect your own level of knowledge and the professional requirements of the Master's degree program in Econometrics. However, the result of the test has no influence on a possible admission decision. 
Economic Policy and Journalism
  • Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
  • journalistic sample article
Economics & Journalism
  • Proof of very good knowledge of the German language, for example through the German Language Test for University Admission of Foreign Study Applicants (DSH-2) or equivalent certified training in the German language.
  • Please note: These are the minimum requirements for the knowledge of the German language necessary for the successful completion of studies. Especially for the successful completion of the required editorial internships, a knowledge of the German language beyond the previously mentioned credentials is strongly recommended. A high degree of willingness on the part of the applicants to continuously improve their existing language skills through appropriate further education and training courses is assumed.
Empirical Multilingualism
  • Proof of English language proficiency at the “B2” level according to the Common European Framework of Reference
  • Proficiency in an additional language at the B1 level. Detailed information on recognized certificates can be found on the program’s website.
Real Estate and Construction Management
  • CV
  • Letter of motivation
  • Job references, if applicable
Industrial Mathematics (English-language track within the Master’s program in Technomathematics)
  • Proof of English language proficiency, which must correspond to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  • Please refer to the information document for important notes regarding basic programming skills required for the Master’s program in Industrial Mathematics.
Journalism
Cultural Analysis and Cultural Intermediation
  • letter of motivation (approx. 1-2 pages)
Manufacturing Technology
  • Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • Two letters of recommendation (you may replace one with one industrial letter)
  • If available: Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
  • Further information on the required documents
Mechanics of Sustainable Materials and Structures
  • Proof of English language proficiency, which must be at least at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Medical Physics and Physics of Living Systems
  • Proof of English language proficiency, which must be at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Philosophy and Political Science
  • Personal cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of motivation
Physics
  • Proof of English language proficiency, which must be at least at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Process Systems Engineering
  • Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Further information on the required documents
Religion, Ethics, and Politics
Sustainable Energy Systems
  • Proof of English language proficiency, which must correspond to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Technomathematics

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