TU Dortmund University: Statistics

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#488 of 14,131 In the World
#194 of 2,785 In Europe
#41 of 369 In Germany
#9 of 64 In North Rhine-Westphalia
#1 of 3 In Dortmund
#45 of 2,056 For Computer Engineering
Top50% For 179 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
59%
Enrollment
34,616
Male:Female Ratio
54:46
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
tu-dortmund.de
Languages
German;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate59%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or equivalent
Academic CalendarOctober to September (October - March; April-September)
Enrollment34,616

We've calculated the 59% acceptance rate for TU Dortmund University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

TU Dortmund University is a world-class research university with 47,599 scientific papers published and 811,600 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
47,599
Citations
811,600

TU Dortmund University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
25,573 / 509,400
Physics
24,872 / 494,809
Chemistry
21,637 / 480,624
Computer Science
19,200 / 381,621
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
19,051 / 239,642
Biology
18,724 / 432,328
Quantum and Particle physics
18,441 / 376,694
Materials Science
13,663 / 282,444
Environmental Science
13,450 / 249,824
Organic Chemistry
12,749 / 301,749
Philosophy
12,591 / 144,271
Mathematics
10,464 / 179,543
Medicine
10,304 / 222,877
Biochemistry
9,015 / 252,502
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8,963 / 159,127
Political Science
8,285 / 83,445
Business
8,006 / 126,403
Statistics
7,556 / 144,505
Geography and Cartography
7,079 / 122,170
Optical Engineering
6,992 / 144,634
Geology
6,730 / 130,665
Psychology
6,569 / 123,122
Genetics
6,470 / 184,644
Electrical Engineering
5,725 / 115,814
Mechanical Engineering
5,631 / 116,975
Metallurgical Engineering
5,539 / 120,982
Law
5,472 / 76,285
Machine Learning
4,677 / 102,410
Management
4,547 / 75,640
Economics
4,522 / 72,314
Ecology
4,459 / 85,878
Linguistics
4,397 / 66,918
Nuclear Physics
4,026 / 104,786
History
4,021 / 62,699
Sociology
3,895 / 58,877
Paleontology
3,808 / 72,712
Archaeology
3,741 / 60,584
Telecommunications
3,706 / 58,105
Astrophysics and Astronomy
3,563 / 81,593
Physical chemistry
3,463 / 79,125

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 435 2587
1992 420 2865
1993 382 2793
1994 526 3070
1995 434 3531
1996 566 3843
1997 636 3819
1998 732 4572
1999 748 4895
2000 855 5628
2001 802 6566
2002 1106 8274
2003 957 9224
2004 926 10198
2005 1059 12575
2006 1037 14078
2007 1098 16069
2008 1340 18576
2009 1359 20348
2010 1478 22999
2011 1511 26158
2012 1708 30124
2013 1675 32318
2014 1814 35891
2015 1752 37134
2016 1945 39837
2017 2089 41942
2018 2151 45625
2019 2127 52237
2020 2158 59227
2021 2314 66985
2022 2313 66800
2023 2369 69404
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for TU Dortmund University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Bachelor's Degree Free
Master's Degree €310
Doctoral Degree Free

The currency used is Euro (€).

TU Dortmund University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by TU Dortmund University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Art Education, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Business Administration, Business Education, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Economics, Education, Education of the Handicapped, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Management, Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Journalism, Linguistics, Literacy Education, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Music Education, Native Language Education, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Physical Engineering, Physics, Primary Education, Production Engineering, Regional Planning, Religious Education, Rural Planning, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Sports, Statistics, Teacher Trainers Education, Teacher Training, Technology Education, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Transport Management, Vocational Education
Master Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architecture, Art Education, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Business Administration, Business Education, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Econometrics, Economics, Education, Education of the Handicapped, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Management, Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Journalism, Linguistics, Literacy Education, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Music Education, Native Language Education, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Engineering, Physics, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Production Engineering, Regional Planning, Religion, Religious Education, Robotics, Rural Planning, Science Education, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Special Education, Sports, Statistics, Teacher Trainers Education, Teacher Training, Technology Education, Town Planning, Transport Engineering, Transport Management, Vocational Education
PhD Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Religion, Social Sciences, Transport and Communications
Habilitation Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Information Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Religion, Social Sciences, Transport and Communications

TU Dortmund University alumni

  1. Rezo

    Rezo
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1992-.. (age 32)
    Enrolled in TU Dortmund University
    In 2016 graduated with Master of Science in computer science
    Occupations
    musicianYouTubertelevision producer
    Biography

    Rezo is a German YouTuber who in 2019 ignited a fiery political debate with his video "Die Zerstörung der CDU". In it, he heavily criticized the then ruling grand coalition in Germany, especially the coalition leading party CDU.

  2. Marco Bülow

    Marco Bülow
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1971-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Marco Bülow is a German journalist and politician who has served as a member of the Bundestag from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia from 2002 to 2021. Since 2020, he is a member of Die PARTEI. Formerly, he was a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) between 1992 and 2018.

  3. Peter Peters

    Peter Peters
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1962-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    journalist
    Biography

    Peter Peters is a German journalist and football official.

  4. Carsten Brosda

    Carsten Brosda
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1974-.. (age 50)
    Enrolled in TU Dortmund University
    1995-2000 studied political science
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Carsten Brosda is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) who has been serving as State Minister (Senator) and head of the Hamburg Authority for Culture and Media in the Senates Scholz II and Tschentscher since February 2017.

All 15 notable alumni

TU Dortmund University faculties and divisions

Centre : Center for Higher Education (zhb) Continuing Education, Education, Education of the Handicapped, Higher Education Teacher Training, Modern Languages
Centre : Center for Teacher Training (DoKoLL) Education, Teacher Training
Centre : Centre for Synchrotron Radiation (DELTA) Physics
Faculty : Architecture and Civil Engineering Architecture, Civil Engineering
Faculty : Arts and Sports Science Art Education, Music Education, Sports, Teacher Training, Textile Design
Faculty : Biochemical and Chemical Engineering Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering
Faculty : Business and Economics Business Administration, Business Education, Econometrics, Economics, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Teacher Training, Transport Management
Faculty : Chemistry and Chemical Biology Biochemistry, Chemistry, Teacher Training
Faculty : Computer Science Computer Education, Computer Science, Teacher Training
Faculty : Culture Studies American Studies, Applied Linguistics, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Cultural Studies, English Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Germanic Studies, Journalism, Linguistics, Literacy Education, Literature, Native Language Education, Teacher Training
Faculty : Educational Research and Psychology Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Education, Educational Research, Educational Sciences, Psychology, Teacher Training
Faculty : Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Teacher Training, Technology Education, Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Human Sciences and Theology Catholic Theology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Protestant Theology, Religious Education, Teacher Training, Theology
Faculty : Mathematics Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Teacher Training
Faculty : Mechanical Engineering Electronics and Automation, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Teacher Training, Technology Education, Transport Engineering
Faculty : Physics Applied Physics, Medical Technology, Physical Education, Physical Engineering, Physics, Teacher Training
Faculty : Rehabilitation Sciences Education of the Handicapped, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Special Education, Teacher Training
Faculty : Social Sciences Humanities and Social Science Education, Social Sciences, Sociology, Teacher Training
Faculty : Spatial Planning Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Town Planning
Faculty : Statistics Data Processing, Statistics

General information

Alternative names TUDO
Technische Universität Dortmund
Founded 1968
Accreditation German Accreditation Council; Ministry of Culture and Science of the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Motto Einzigartig Kommunikativ Innovativ
Unique Communicative Innovative
Colors green

Location and contacts

Address August-Schmidt-Straße 1
Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, 44227
Germany
City population 587,000

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