From all around the world to TU Dortmund University

Welcome Services for International Researchers

The Welcome Services team is your contact for organizational questions and concerns regarding your stay at TU Dortmund University. On the following pages you will find information about the provided services and other relevant topics.

Information for hosting chairs and institutes

In order to receive advice and support for international guest researchers and guest lecturers as well as doctoral students, postdocs and professors, please contact us at an early stage.

Current funding programs:

Welcome Services Registration

Please register here for our services so that we can support you in the best possible way.

Brown wooden blocks on a white surface.

© Brett Jordan/ Unsplash

Before Arrival

Checklist is ticked off.

© Glenn Carsten-Peters/ Unsplash

After Arrival

Florian tower with blue background. In the foreground, green lawn and trees.

© Michael Heinrich/ Unsplash

Living in Dortmund

Man signs a document that lies on a table. Next to the document is a brown leather bag.

© Adeolu Eletu/ Unsplash

Before Leaving

Information for reseachers at risk

Activities | News | Deadlines

Events and Networking Opportunities

Please register for our mailing list to be informed about upcoming events.

Guided Tour at the Zollverein in Essen

Learn more about the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein and the history of the Ruhr area.

Start: 06/14/2025, 11:00 AM

Mine winding tower of Zeche Zollverein in Essen

Contact

We are your contact persons for questions and concerns related to your stay and will be happy to support you.

Student assistants

Joanna Hänsch, Mirja Kanowsky and Vanessa Westhues

Contact: welcome.servicestu-dortmundde