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Enrollment as a German Language Course Student

Have you received a letter of access for a language course from TU Dortmund University? Here you can find out how to enroll.

Validity of Your Letter of Access to a Language Course

You can only apply for enrollment in the semester stated in your letter of access. If you would like to enroll in a semester that is not mentioned in your letter of access, your letter of access is not valid and you must first reapply in the correct form and within the deadline.

Enrollment Period

You can apply for enrollment in the following period

  • Winter semester 2025/2026: 16.06.2025 - 02.10.2025
    An extension of the period is not possible.

The exact enrollment period can be found in the respective letter of admission.

To register, please send an e-mail to:
Subject:
  • Application for enrollment as a German course student + applicant number
Content:
  • Full name (as in passport/identity card)
  • Applicant number and, if already available, matriculation number
  • Degree program or subjects for which you wish to enroll
Attachments:
  • Letter of access to a language course
  • Registration for Enrollment
  • Valid identification document, e.g. passport
  • Certificate of participation in a preparatory intensive German course during the semester
  • Highest school leaving certificate with overview of subjects and grades
    • Translations of all documents into German or English by a sworn translator
If applicable, additional documents:
  • Certificate of the assessment test for university graduates
  • Proof of completion of the university entrance examination
  • APS certificate for educational certificates from China, Vietnam or India
  • Degree certificate and overview of subjects and grades for previous studies
  • Exmatriculation certificate and clearance certificate for previous studies at a German university

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.