TU Dortmund University
Dortmund, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 29,502
- International students
- 22%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1968
Overview
TU Dortmund University is a public technical university established in 1968 in Dortmund, Germany. It comprises 17 departments covering engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and education. The university offers around 90 degree programs and is one of the largest teacher training institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia. With over 6,370 international students from more than 120 countries (21.5% of the student body), TU Dortmund has a strong international profile. Its research strengths include mechanical engineering, physics, biochemical and chemical engineering, statistics, and computer science. The university is part of the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) together with Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Education
- Business
- Architecture
- Spatial Planning
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Statistics
- Journalism
- Logistics
- 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
Free / semester
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / semester
No tuition fees at TU Dortmund University. A semester fee of approximately 300 EUR per semester applies to all students, which includes the Germany Semester Ticket and a theater flat for Dortmund theaters. International students must also obtain student health insurance (average 125–150 EUR/month).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.