
TU Dortmund University
International Students
21.5%
Tuition
Varies by program
About TU Dortmund University
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.
Institution profile
- Short name
- TU Dortmund
- Founded
- 1968
- Ownership
- public
- Institution type
- University
- Research university
- Yes
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Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
Admissions
- Application deadlines
- 2026-07-15
Academics
- Total students
- 29,502
- Language
- German
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
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About
TU Dortmund University is a public research university in Dortmund, Germany, founded in 1968. With 17 departments spanning engineering, natural sciences, social sciences and teacher education, it enrolls approximately 29,500 students and is known for its strong research profile and industry connections in the Ruhr region.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- International admissions
- +49 231 755 6350
- General contact
- +49 231 7551
- Domestic admissions
- +49 231 755 2345
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the university's official site.

