# Technische Universität Dortmund

> public · Dortmund · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €600 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (German-taught Master) | Jul 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: ~mid-March to Jul 15. |
| WiSe (English-taught Master) | May 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Jan 1 – May 15. Earlier deadline than German-taught — critical for non-EU. |
| SoSe (Master) | Jan 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: ~November to Jan 15. Note: Data Science deadline Jun 15; Raumplanung May 15 — verify per programme. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Dortmund
- **Region:** Nordrhein-Westfalen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, natural-sciences, computer-science, humanities, economics, logistics, international-relations, political-science, architecture
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.tu-dortmund.de
- **Address:** Baroper Straße, 44227 Dortmund
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Dortmund is in the Ruhr Valley (North Rhine-Westphalia) with 580,000 residents, a city rebuilt from post-industrial decline into a modern tech and creative hub. It's cheaper than western German cities like Cologne, has strong public transport and student infrastructure, and a real multicultural vibe. The city has invested heavily in education and innovation, and you feel that energy on the streets.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 for non-EU students; the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€600 per year, which funds administration and student services rather than teaching.
- Strong programmes in engineering, computer science, and logistics align directly with Germany's industrial small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy.
- An EU degree opens the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, letting you pursue work across the entire Schengen area.
- Dortmund sits in the Ruhr, Germany's largest metropolitan region, offering dense internship and industry networks in tech and logistics.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is relatively accessible for CIS applicants preparing without full immersion.
- NRW charges no additional non-EU semester fee, unlike Baden-Württemberg where non-EU students pay €1,500 per semester on top of base tuition.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German public universities are taught in German — students without C1 German face very limited programme access.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or have a recognised university entrance qualification before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of around €11,904 for a visa — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Dortmund's cost of living is lower than Munich or Frankfurt, but affordable student housing remains competitive and cannot be guaranteed.
- English-language programme availability across all listed fields is not confirmed — applicants must verify individual programme language before applying.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €240–320
- **Private housing:** €360–460
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Dortmund
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Dortmund. Range €340–520/mo all-inclusive (heating, water, electricity, internet, weekly cleaning). Deposit €700.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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