Application Information for non-EU/EEA Nationals
You are no EU/EEA national, have a foreign university degree and would like to apply for a Master's degree program in the 1st semester?
Applications are submitted via uni-assist, the processing and service center for international student applications.
Application Periods
Application Period for the Summer Semester
approx. 18 November to 15 January (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
approx. 15 March to 15 July (cut-off period)
Application Period for the Winter Semester
2 January to 15 July (cut-off period)
The degree program Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (IMAPP) can only be started in the winter semester for the first semester. Please select the Winter semester 2023/2024 in the search criteria so that this degree program is displayed in the course catalogue.
Application Period for the Winter Semester
Automation and Robotics: 1 February to 15 Mai (cut-off period)
Manufacturing Technology: 1 February to 15 March (cut-off period)
The degree programs Automation and Robotics as well Manufacturing Technology can only be started in the winter semester for the first semester. Please select the Winter semester 2023/2024 in the search criteria so that this degree programs are displayed in the course catalogue.
Application Period for the Winter Semester
1 February to 15 Mai (cut-off period)
The degree program Process Systems Engineering can only be started in the winter semester for the first semester. Please select the Winter semester 2023/2024 in the search criteria so that this degree program is displayed in the course catalogue.
Application Period for the Summer Semester 2023
approx. 18 November to 15 February (cut-off period)
Please note: As it takes some time to process your application, we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible!
Further Information
The processing and service center for international student applications, uni-assist, checks on behalf of TU Dortmund University whether foreign educational certificates correspond to the level of a German Master entrance qualification (Masterzugangsberechtigung, MZB) and then calculates the MZB grade.
In preparation for an application via the processing and service center for international student applications,uni-assist, prospective students have to register in the online portal "My assist". After successful registration, online applications can be created and submitted for any desired degree program. All documents which are relevant for the application procedures must be uploaded to the application. It is not necessary to send these documents by post.
Please use this checklist to find out about the documents required for your application. Your complete documents must reach uni-assist before the application deadline. However, we recommend that you apply as early as possible. Only this allows some room for a subsequent or later delivery of any missing documents!
Mandatory Documents to Be Submitted
- Highest school leaving certificate
- Subject and grade overview of the highest school leaving certificate
- Subject and grade overviews of your studies
- certificate of completion of studies
- Information on the grading system of your university
- Sworn translations of all documents in German or English
- additional country specific documents
Additional Mandatory Documents to Be Submitted if These Have Been Acquired
- Certificate of the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung)
- Proof of successfully passed university entrance examination
- Highest proof of your German language skills
- In case of name change: Certificate of the name change
Additional Mandatory Documents for Applicants from China, Vietnam or India (India: as of application for the Winter semester 2023/2024)
- APS Certificate
- Group APS are only accepted if they are specifically issued for TU Dortmund University.
Additional Mandatory Documents for Students from Pakistan
- HEC Attestation Stamp on the subject and grade overviews of the previous studies and the degree
Degree Program-Specific Documents
- Please submit documents specific to your degree program with your application.
[In alphabetical order]
Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (IMAPP)
- Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Architecture and Urban Planning
- Portfolio max. 10 pages A4 printed on both sides
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
Automation and Robotics
- Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Chemical Biology
- Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Chemistry
- Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Civil Engineering
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
Cultural Analysis and Cultural Intermediation
- Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Data Science
- Module Manuals
- Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- In order to prove the special functional qualification, a statistical report must be prepared and submitted with the application. The task and further instructions can be found in this document: task for the report. The prepared report must be submitted together with the other application documents.
- The Self-Disclosure self-disclosure must be filled in. Please pay special attention to sign the document 2 times at the end.
- Proof that the online self-assessment test has been carried out. Please note that the final score of the self-assessment test has no influence on your admission. Confirmation of participation in the self-assessment test is made via the self-disclosure document.
- Detailed information and the online self-assessment test can be found on the website of the Department.
Econometrics
- Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- Proof of successful completion of the online self-assessment test.
- An essay (Academic CV) on the academic background in view of the pursued master program on Econometrics.
- Detailed information and a template for the Academic CV as well as the online self-assessment test can be found on the program website.
- Please note: It is necessary for the application documents to contain the proof of participation in the online self-assessment to reflect your own level of knowledge and the professional requirements of the Master's degree program in Econometrics. However, the result of the test has no influence on a possible admission decision.
Economics and Journalism
- Proof of very good knowledge of the German language, for example through the German Language Test for University Admission of Foreign Study Applicants (DSH-2) or equivalent certified training in the German language.
- Please note: These are the minimum requirements for the knowledge of the German language necessary for the successful completion of studies. Especially for the successful completion of the required editorial internships, a knowledge of the German language beyond the previously mentioned credentials is strongly recommended. A high degree of willingness on the part of the applicants to continuously improve their existing language skills through appropriate further education and training courses is assumed.
Empirical Multilingualism
- In addition to German language skills which are sufficient for the admission to university, English language skills at level B2 and knowledge of another language at level B1 must be proven. Please note that not all certificates are accepted. Detailed information on officially recognized certificates can be found on the website of the degree program
Journalism
-
Proof of sufficient professional journalistic work experience, e.g. in form of a completed editorial traineeship (so-called Volontariat), either with a duration of 12 months in parallel to the Bachelor's degree program or 24 months.
Manufacturing Technology
- Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
- Three letters of recommendation
- If available: Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Further information on the required documents
Philosophy and Political Science
- Personal cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
Process Systems Engineering
- Proof of competencies in the English language
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
- Two letters of recommendation
- Further information on the required documents
Real Estate and Construction Management
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation
Religion, Ethics and Politics
- Proof of competencies in the English language, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- Tabular CV
- Examination Task
- Self-disclosure
- Further information on the required documents
Science Journalism
- Proof of at least 12 months of professional journalistic work experience (so-called Volontariat)
Processing costs are incurred for the examination of your application documents by uni-assist.
Here you can find information on the current processing times of uni-assist. After delivery of the application to TU Dortmund University, the content-related aspects of the admission requirements have to be checked as well. This also takes some time. Therefore, please submit your application to uni-assist as early as possible.
Deviating regulations apply to the following degree programs:
Important: Please inform yourself about the application process and about the application periods and deadlines on the respective program pages. The information on this page does not apply to the Master's degree programs mentioned above.
Contact
TU Dortmund University
International Office
- Admission and Enrollment -
Emil-Figge-Str. 61
44227 Dortmund
E-mail Inquiries
Contact us via e-mail.
Telephone Inquiries
Monday / Tuesday: 13:00 - 14:00
Wednesday / Thursday: 11:00 - 12:00
You can find current information under Office Hours.
Telephone: +49 (0) 231 755-6349
Please use only the above telephone number for telephone inquiries!
Advising Hours
For our current office hours, please refer to the menu item Office Hours.
Do you have general questions about studying at TU Dortmund University and are you looking for the right contact person? Then feel welcome to take advantage of our open office hours "Degree Seeking Students" via Zoom. You can find current information under Office Hours.
Application via uni-assist
Here you can find the application portal My assist from uni-assist, the International Student Application Service, and further information on how to apply.
Please note: As long as your application has not been delivered to TU Dortmund University, we cannot answer inquiries about the processing status at uni-assist. Please contact uni-assist directly.
Search & People Search
Calendar
To event list
Eat & Read - Open Afternoon at the IBZ

German Language Café

Application Deadline: PROMOS Scholarship for the IEP in the USA, Fall Quarter 2023

Application Deadline: PROMOS Scholarship for the IEP in the USA, Winter Quarter 2024

12. International Career Fair
Location & approach
The campus of TU Dortmund University is located close to interstate junction Dortmund West, where the Sauerlandlinie A 45 (Frankfurt-Dortmund) crosses the Ruhrschnellweg B 1 / A 40. The best interstate exit to take from A 45 is "Dortmund-Eichlinghofen" (closer to Campus Süd), and from B 1 / A 40 "Dortmund-Dorstfeld" (closer to Campus Nord). Signs for the university are located at both exits. Also, there is a new exit before you pass over the B 1-bridge leading into Dortmund.
To get from Campus Nord to Campus Süd by car, there is the connection via Vogelpothsweg/Baroper Straße. We recommend you leave your car on one of the parking lots at Campus Nord and use the H-Bahn (suspended monorail system), which conveniently connects the two campuses.
TU Dortmund University has its own train station ("Dortmund Universität"). From there, suburban trains (S-Bahn) leave for Dortmund main station ("Dortmund Hauptbahnhof") and Düsseldorf main station via the "Düsseldorf Airport Train Station" (take S-Bahn number 1, which leaves every 20 or 30 minutes). The university is easily reached from Bochum, Essen, Mülheim an der Ruhr and Duisburg.
You can also take the bus or subway train from Dortmund city to the university: From Dortmund main station, you can take any train bound for the Station "Stadtgarten", usually lines U41, U45, U 47 and U49. At "Stadtgarten" you switch trains and get on line U42 towards "Hombruch". Look out for the Station "An der Palmweide". From the bus stop just across the road, busses bound for TU Dortmund University leave every ten minutes (445, 447 and 462). Another option is to take the subway routes U41, U45, U47 and U49 from Dortmund main station to the stop "Dortmund Kampstraße". From there, take U43 or U44 to the stop "Dortmund Wittener Straße". Switch to bus line 447 and get off at "Dortmund Universität S".
The H-Bahn is one of the hallmarks of TU Dortmund University. There are two stations on Campus Nord. One ("Dortmund Universität S") is directly located at the suburban train stop, which connects the university directly with the city of Dortmund and the rest of the Ruhr Area. Also from this station, there are connections to the "Technologiepark" and (via Campus Süd) Eichlinghofen. The other station is located at the dining hall at Campus Nord and offers a direct connection to Campus Süd every five minutes.
The AirportExpress is a fast and convenient means of transport from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Dortmund Central Station, taking you there in little more than 20 minutes. From Dortmund Central Station, you can continue to the university campus by interurban railway (S-Bahn). A larger range of international flight connections is offered at Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), which is about 60 kilometres away and can be directly reached by S-Bahn from the university station.
The facilities of TU Dortmund University are spread over two campuses, the larger Campus North and the smaller Campus South. Additionally, some areas of the university are located in the adjacent "Technologiepark".
Site Map of TU Dortmund University (Second Page in English)
Interactive map
The facilities of TU Dortmund University are spread over two campuses, the larger Campus North and the smaller Campus South. Additionally, some areas of the university are located in the adjacent "Technologiepark".
