Quick Summary
Technische Universität Dortmund is a public founded in 1968, located in Dortmund, Germany. Ranked #475 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 32443 students including 14% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Statistics, Physics, Chemical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Highly ranked in technical and natural sciences, affordable living costs, and unique interdisciplinary culture.
Subject Strengths
StatisticsPhysicsChemical EngineeringComputer ScienceAutomation and Control
Founded1968
TypePublic
Total Students32443
Intl Students14%
Faculty Ratio32
CampusSuburban
Campus Size100 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationAQAS, ASIIN, System-accredited
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#475
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401–500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401-500
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
80
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Collaborative Research Centers (SFB), Fraunhofer IML, Fraunhofer ISST
Research Centers
High
Research Output
AQAS, ASIIN, System-accredited
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA2.5
GREOptional for most programs
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Ensure all documents are translated into German or English; focus on the ECTS credit equivalence for master's applications.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€11,500/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$82
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€12,200/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,900
Financial AidBAföG, Deutschlandstipendium
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 80 programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Chemical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Physics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Rehabilitation Sciences | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$62,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong regional partnerships
Industry Connections
ThyssenKruppWiloContinentalSAP
Notable Alumni
Bärbel Höhn, Johannes Helmrath
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Sports (HSP) Dortmund
Student Clubs
60
Library Resources
University Library Dortmund, Digital Resource Center
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, ISEP, UA Ruhr
Summer Programs
Available