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Enrollment in a doctoral degree program

Have you been admitted to a doctorate at TU Dortmund University?
Here you can find out how to enrol. Important note: Please note that the Student Registration Office is responsible for you if you have completed your Master's degree in Germany.

Enrollment Period

Enrollment is possible at any given time.

To register, please send an e-mail to:
Subject:
  • Application for enrollment in a doctoral program - If already available, matriculation number
Content:
  • Full name (as in passport/identity card)
  • If already available, matriculation number
Appendix:
  • Admission to doctoral studies by the doctoral committee of your department
  • Registration for enrollment
  • Valid identification document, e.g. passport
  • Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates
    • Degree certificates
    • Transcripts of Records (overview of subjects and grades)
    • Translations of all documents into German or English by a sworn translator
If applicable, additional documents:
  • APS certificate for educational certificates from China, Vietnam or India
  • Other Bachelor's and Master's degree documents
  • Certificate of exmatriculation

What Happens After the Application Is Submitted?

You will immediately receive an automatic confirmation of receipt of your first e-mail (please also check your spam folder). Processing is carried out strictly according to the date of receipt and can take up to two weeks. We cannot give priority to individual e-mails! We will request missing documents by e-mail.

We will then send you the provisional enrollment certificate with Campus Portal login, university e-mail address and information on the semester contribution. A payment confirmation for the semester contribution will not be sent. As soon as your semester contribution has been booked and your health insurance registration has been received, you are automatically fully enrolled and can download your certificate of enrollment from the Campus Portal.

After enrollment

Approval area

Checks your documents, explains requirements and accompanies you safely through to enrollment - for a smooth start to your doctorate at TU Dortmund University.

Welcome Services

Support international doctoral candidates with everything from visas to finding accommodation and make it easier for them to start their lives in Dortmund.

Graduate Center

Central contact point for doctoral candidates: with qualification offers, individual advice and a strong network for your doctorate.

ITMC

Holistic service provider for IT at TU Dortmund University as well as a competent and reliable partner for research and teaching.