TU Dortmund University
Dortmund, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 29,502
- International students
- 22%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- —
Overview
TU Dortmund University is a public research university located in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded more than 50 years ago, it has grown to encompass 17 departments and approximately 29,500 students from over 120 countries. The university offers around 90 degree programs across engineering, natural sciences, computer science, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, and education. It is one of the largest teacher training institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia. TU Dortmund is a member of the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) together with Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen, and has secured a Consortium of Excellence title in Germany's Excellence Strategy from 2027.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Teacher Training
- Architecture
- Spatial Planning
- Journalism
- Rehabilitation Sciences
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
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
From about $648 / year
Domestic students
€300 / semester
TU Dortmund University charges a semester fee of approximately 300 EUR per semester (includes Germany Semester Ticket). No tuition fees are charged beyond the semester fee for standard programs. Some joint international master programs may charge additional tuition (e.g. approx. 1500 EUR/semester for Mechanics of Sustainable Materials and Structures).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Automation and Robotics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Data Science (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Mechanics of Sustainable Materials and Structures (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | €1,500 / semester | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.