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Bachelor application

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.

1-subject bachelor program

In order to be admitted to the program, students must demonstrate competence in the English language which must be at least equivalent to level "B2" according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (proven by language certificate). If the proof cannot be provided by means of the university entrance qualification­, corresponding substitute certificates can be recognized by the Institute for English and American Studies. Please submit any replacement certificates with your application.

In order to be admitted to the program, students must demonstrate competence in the English language which must be at least equivalent to level "B2" according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (proven by language certificate). If the proof cannot be provided by means of the university entrance qualification­, corresponding substitute certificates can be recognized by the Institute for English and American Studies. Please submit any replacement proofs with your application.

Proof of having passed the motivation and aptitude test of the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

Proof of successful participation in the online self-assessment test tu do bci by presenting the certificate which can be downloaded and printed out after completing the assessment.

Proof of successful participation in the online self-assessment test tu do bci by presenting the certificate which can be downloaded and printed out after completing the assessment.

Please submit proof of a 6-week internship with your application. Further information can be found in this leaflet.

Please submit proof of a 6-week internship with your application. Further information can be found in this leaflet.

Please submit proof of a 6-week internship with your application. Further information can be found in this leaflet.

Bachelor (teacher training)

Teacher training according to LABG

For the admission to the study program, competences in the English language, which must correspond at least to the level "B2" according to the European reference framework, must be proven. As a rule, the proof is provided by the certificate of the Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife. If the proof cannot be provided by the university entrance qualification, corresponding substitute proofs can be recognized by the Institute of English and American Studies. Substitute certificates must be submitted for application. However, the following language level is recommended for admission to the program:

  • Completion of the advanced course in English with an average of 10 points in the last four semesters of school.
  • Cambridge ESOL: grade A for FCE or grade "pass" for CAE or CPE
  • TELC: C1 passed, or B2 with grade 1;
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 550 on the written test with a grade of 5.0 on the Written English test (or a minimum score of 80 on TOEFL iBT);
  • IELTS (Academic or General): Minimum score of 6 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each part;
  • APIEL: minimum score of 3 [= pass];
  • Certified Foreign Language Correspondent English (IHK).

If you should need a language test: Please keep in mind that there is usually a considerable waiting period until the test date. Under ETS and Cambridge Exams, for example, you will find details of where you can take which tests in Germany and when.

Please contact us:

By mail:

Technische Universität Dortmund
Referat Internationales
- Admissions & Enrollment Office -
Emil-Figge-Str. 61
44227 Dortmund

By e-mail: admission.inquiriestu-dortmundde

By telephone:  +49 (0) 231 755-6349 // You can generally reach us by telephone between 09:00 and 14:00. If you cannot reach us during these hours, we may be in an appointment or a meeting. In these cases, please try again at a later time - thank you. //

In person at the International Office: Wednesday 9:00 - 11:30, only possilbe with an  appointment // 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: Mon 10:00 - 11:00 and Thurs 13:00 - 14:00 // Open office hours without prior registration via Zoom. //