Before the Application

The language of instruction for almost all ­degree programs at TU­ Dortmund University­ is German.

For a successful study you need a very good knowledge of German. You have to prove this by passing the German language exam.

Recognized German Certificates

• Certificate of passing the DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang examination) (level 2 or 3). Only certificates from universities, colleges and preparatory courses whose examination regulations are registered with the German Rectors' Conference are recognized.
• Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF): Total TDN at least 16
• German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs - Second Level (DSD II)
• Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom - GDS)
• Central Upper School Examination of the Goethe-Institut (ZOP)
• Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS) or Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
• telc Deutsch C1­ University Certificate with the overall grade sufficient or better

The zhb - Foreign Languages Department of TU­ Dortmund University­ offers the DSH examination. On the website of the zhb you can inform yourself about the DSH exam and registration procedures.

For a successful study of an English-taught degree program at TU­ Dortmund University­ you need to have a very good command of English.

Please find out about the required English language certificates on the websites of the corresponding degree programs themselves.

English-taught Master's Degree Programs

• Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (IMAPP)
• Automation and Robotics

• 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).

• Chemical Engineering/Chemistry­ Engineering - Process Systems Engineering

• Chem­is­try: Proof of competencies in the English lan­guage, which must at least correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

• Data Science
• Econometrics
• Industrial Mathematics *
• Manufacturing Technology
• Religion, Ethics and Politics
• SPRING - Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies

*) Please note that this specialization of “Industrial Mathematics” within the Technomathematics Master’s program is currently being reviewed in internal university processes. Potential requirements may result in the modification or cancellation of the English-language specialization.

German Language Degree­ Programs­ with Additional English Language Requirements

• ­Applied­ Linguistics
• ­Applied­ Literature and­ Cultural Studies
• English, teaching degree (LABG)

To be admitted to the degree program you need to prove that you have sufficient language skills­.

If you do not have the necessary proof, you can apply for enrollment as a German language course student. This application can be done generally together with the regular application for a degree program.

The prerequisite for enrollment as a German course student is a Higher Education Entrance Qualification ­ (HZB) for a degree program­ offered­ by TU­ Dortmund­ University.

After successful application and successful verification of your university entrance qualification­ (HZB), you will receive a letter of admission to the language course. With this letter you can enroll as a German course student, provided that you­ attend­ a preparatory­ language course­ for your studies. Please note that TU­ Dortmund­ University­ does not­ offer­ its own preparatory­ German courses, so we have to ask you to contact a private preparatory­ language course provider.

After successful completion of a German language course and the acquisition of sufficient language skills, a new application for the specialized studies must be submitted in due form and time.