It was great meeting you at NAFSA!
We are delighted that our paths crossed during the NAFSA conference in San Diego, May 2025. Interested in our university and what we are offering to our students, researchers and partners?
TU Dortmund University at a Glance
- Founded 1986
- 17 departments ranging from science and engineering to social sciences and culture studies
- About 30.000 students and 6,600 employees, including 325 professors,
- Strong focus on research: The university’s disciplines, e.g. mechanical engineering with its emphasis on production and logistics, physics, biochemical- and chemical engineering, statistics and computer science, as well as education research, are well known for their outstanding research achievements both nationally and internationally.
Leporello with more insights: "Discover TU Dortmund University"
Studying at TU Dortmund University
Students from all over the world can study at one of our 17 departments. In Germany, the academic year is divided into a summer and a winter semester with these semester dates at TU Dortmund University.
In all our departments, we welcome international degree-seeking students. Furthermore, there are several short-term and exchange programs to choose from. TU Dortmund University offers its students a wide range of courses in natural and engineering sciences as well as social and cultural sciences.
Overview: Exchange Programs at TU Dortmund University
Interested in our exchange options for students from our partner institutions?
Highlights
TU Dortmund University offers some outstanding features for incoming students - have a look at this page.
Get in touch with us!
We are a team of international exchange enthusiasts and would appreciate you reaching out to us to discuss exchange and partnership opportunities!
You can reach us via email at exchange-students@tu-dortmund.de

From the left: Laura Werse, Laura Hope, Hella Koschinski, Lea Schubert, Miriam Gothe-Kräher, Andrea Schöne, Silke Viol.