TU Dortmund University
Dortmund, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 29,500
- International students
- 22%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1968
Overview
TU Dortmund University (Technische Universität Dortmund) is a public research university located in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1968, it has grown to comprise 17 faculties covering engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and teacher training, offering approximately 90 degree programs. As of winter semester 2025/2026, approximately 29,500 students are enrolled, of whom 6,370 (21.5%) are international students from over 120 countries. The university employs 875 professors and supports 6,400 early career researchers. TU Dortmund is a member of the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), formed in 2007 with Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen. In 2026 TU Dortmund and RUB jointly secured an Excellence Strategy Consortium of Excellence title via the Ruhr Innovation Lab. The university offers 19 English-taught master's programs or specializations and maintains over 370 partner universities worldwide for student exchange. Its campus in Dortmund features two connected campuses (Campus Nord and Campus Süd) linked by the H-Bahn monorail.
Fields of study
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Spatial Planning
- Business Administration and Economics
- Logistics
- Journalism
- Cultural Studies
- Linguistics
- Educational Sciences
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Sports Science
- Data Science
- Automation and Robotics
- Biopharmaceutical Engineering
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council) / State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
TU Dortmund University does not charge tuition fees for standard Bachelor's and Master's programs. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) each semester which covers student services, the student union and a semester transport ticket. Guest auditors pay €100 per semester.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Angewandte Informatik (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Angewandte Informatik (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Architektur und Städtebau (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Architektur und Städtebau (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Automation and Robotics (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bioingenieurwesen (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Biopharmaceutical Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Chemical Biology (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Data Science (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.