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International Office
The picture shows the Mathetower and cherry blossoms in the foreground. © Nikolas Golsch​/​TU Dortmund
Support in all phases of your stay*

Our Welcome Services

You will find much of the information relevant for you on our website under the respective headings. Below you will find an overview of our responsibilities and services with regard to the different phases of your stay*. In addition, you are welcome to contact us, especially if you have specific questions.

Please contact the Welcome Services team at this stage of your research stay in order to register as a future guest researcher at TU Dortmund University so as to use our services

We are happy to help you with the following topics: Registration, applying for your visa, documents you need to bring with you, tips on finding accommodation, arranging family services, the Ambassador Program for doctoral students and postdocs, questions about life in Dortmund.

Please contact the Welcome Service team at this stage of your research stay regarding registration with the City of Dortmund.

Important note: This only applies to international researchers who are residents in Dortmund. 

We will be happy to help you with regard to the following topics: Registration with the City of Dortmund and application for a residence permit, assistance with administrative formalities, tips on finding accommodation, questions regarding your employment contract, registration as a doctoral student, the Ambassador Program for doctoral students and postdocs, information on language courses, access to university services such as UniMail, WLAN, library etc.

We are happy to help you with the following topics: Support in all non-academic matters, tips on family reunification, information on language courses, events and network building for social and professional integration.

Please contact the Welcome Service team at this stage of your research stay regarding deregistration with the City of Dortmund.

Important note: This only applies to international researchers who are residents in Dortmund. 

We will be happy to help you with regard to the following topics: deregistration of your residence, support during your departure, contact to the Alumni Network.

If you have an interest in staying in contact with the TU Dortmund University and benefit from various offers, please visit the page Alumni International.

Das Selfie eines Pärchens vor dem Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.
Víctor, Doctoral Student, Faculty of Spatial Planning
„Frankly, I have no idea what I would have done without the constant help and guidance of the Welcome Services, especially during this very uncertain time.“
Eine vierköpfige Familie steht bei einem Konzert / Festival auf einer Wiese.
Vivian, Doctoral Student, Faculty of Business and Economics
„The Welcome Services provided me and my family with all the support we needed to settle down in Dortmund before starting my research. The Welcome Services have always been very responsive and punctual. My two children are enrolled at school and are very happy.“
Ein Mann steht in Winterkleidung vor einem schneebedecktem Berg
Mazaher, Postdoc, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
„You made my experience free of concern, asking me nothing in return. When my arrival date delayed long-term, you told me that it is confirmed. Now it is my turn, to say thank you with a German term: Ich bedanke mich bei den Damen des Welcome Services.“
Eine junge Frau steht vor dem Phönixes in Dortmund Hörde
Ruiying, Doctoral Student, Department of Spatial Planning
„The Welcome Services really know what they are doing and they helped me get answers on my visa issues. Without them, the municipality channel would be almost impossible to navigate. “
Ein Foto eines dunkelhaarigen Mannes vor einer weißen Wand
Nicolás, Doctoral Student, Department of Social Sciences
„The first phase of studying in Germany is all about one thing: paperwork. It’s even more complicated if you don’t speak German. That’s why the Welcome Services are the best thing that can happen to you. They are very efficient, friendly, and patient, even when you ask about the smallest details. My initial experience has been much better thanks to the Welcome Services. I am very grateful for that.“
Welcome to TU Dortmund University

We are looking forward to you*!

Please register here to use our services.

*Our services are directed to international guest researchers, doctoral students, postdocs and professors.

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