Study at the Technische Universität Dortmund!

TU Dortmund prides itself on its unique combination of schools in the natural sciences and engineering, the social sciences and the humanities. For more than forty years the university has produced new methodologies and technological innovations to create a lasting impact on its students and the educational community. Today more than 2,700 degree-seeking international students from over 100 countries capitalize on the distinguished and highly acclaimed education the university has to offer.

Top 10 Things to Know About TU Dortmund

	TU Dortmund offers several cafés, student cafeterias, two banks, a student travel bureau and even the university’s own subway stop.
	Students receive a free transportation pass for the entire state of North Rhine-Westphalia, allowing them to visit cities like Cologne, Aachen, Dusseldorf, Muenster, Bochum and Essen.
	The Ruhr region was named European Capital of Culture in 2010 for its collection of theaters, symphonies, concert halls, commercial and independent cinemas, clubs and festivals.
	TU Dortmund operates the world’s first fully-automatic "Disneyland-style" monorail connecting the two campuses with Germany’s technology park.
	Students can brush up on their language skills by taking a four week intensive German language course free of charge.
	All ISEP students are paired with a Dortmund student (aka their "Dortmund Double") to receive advice and support while adjusting to their new campus life.
	Dortmund’s Christmas Market is home to the world’s largest Christmas tree where you can drink a hot chocolate or Glühwein, Germany’s hot wine.
	Dortmund is often regarded as a "green metropolis" with its collection of waterways, woodlands, and sprawling parks such as Westfalenpark and the Rombergpark.
	Cultural festivals run year round, including events such as classic concerts in coal mines, campus runs on May Day, medieval markets, and much more.
	Dortmund is one of Europe's noteworthy transportation hubs with excellent train connections to other major European cities, such as Berlin, Amsterdam and Brussels (3 hours), and Paris (5 hours).

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Academic Information

TU Dortmund offers courses in both English and German. While no prior German language experience is required, 2 semesters is recommended. TU Dortmund students may also cross-enroll at the Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen. Both universities can be reached in a short commute from TU Dortmund’s campus and together offer a broad spectrum of interesting academic options.

The faculties listed below offer courses in English:

Graduate Courses in English

Special Programs of Interest

German and European Studies from a Transatlantic Perspective
In these “Intercultural Classrooms,” German and U.S. students gain a transatlantic perspective by learning from each other and with each other. Topics that may be investigated during the term include Hip-Hop in Germany and the U.S, the significance of European and American health care systems, the “McDonaldization” of the European business world or the “Hollywoodization” of German holidays.

Education
TU Dortmund has one of the largest schools of education in Germany. Training is available for all different types of teachers and schools, from primary school through special needs education. Special emphasis is placed on the changing demographics of the German and European population and the emerging multi-ethnic societies.

Business and Marketing
TU Dortmund's business courses will introduce students to the challenges and opportunities of the European economy. Learning in Dortmund’s business courses is frequently project-based and includes work with local, regional and national companies. Resources on campus, such as the Technology Center integrate the university’s technological and business expertise with the community to place students in hands-on experiences.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
See course information for Dortmund on the STEM feature page.

Life in Dortmund

Dortmund is located in the most densely populated and one of the most diverse and internationally oriented areas of Germany- the Ruhr Region. Over 10 million people live within an hour’s train ride of Dortmund. The Ruhr Region is considered the world’s most successfully restructured industrial region and yet remains proud of its past.

One cannot live in Dortmund without visiting some of its greatest sites, including:

In addition to the wonderful sites within arm’s reach of TU Dortmund, students can also take advantage of the university’s vibrant campus life. TU Dortmund provides a wealth of school sponsored organizations and activities including:

"To study at TU Dortmund with ISEP was an extremely satisfying choice for me, for several reasons. The pre-semester intensive language class was absolutely worthwhile not only to improve my German language skills, but also to become accustomed to the city and the surrounding region, which is an attractive location to live in. The "Double" program, which pairs each American student with at least one German student, was crucial for me academically and in my daily life during my first few weeks at the university. I was also very glad to have the satisfying opportunity to lend help in English at a local school. I highly recommend studying at TU Dortmund as the European experience and the experience at this particular university have helped me grow intellectually and as a person, and I am very grateful to have had this opportunity."
-Hannah Long, a 2011 ISEP Exchange Student from University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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