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News from TU Dortmund University

11/12/2025

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Research at TU Dortmund University

Focus on Particle Physics

Tracking Down the Building Blocks of the Universe

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Focus on AI

Trustworthy Shaping of Intelligent Systems

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Ruhr Explores Solvation

Cluster of Excellence explores the Role of Solvents

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Interdisciplinary Success

TU Dortmund University has a unique, internationally visible profile with its lived cooperation of strong natural and engineering sciences as well as social sciences and humanities.

It offers an excellent environment for cutting-edge research in basic and applied areas as well as the best possible conditions for an academic career.

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Research Highlights

11/12/2025

Application as Consortium of Excellence Submitted

Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University have joined forces as “Ruhr Innovation Lab” for the Excellence Strategy.

07/21/2025

New episodes of “Research Snapshots”

The video series offers fascinating insights into current research projects at TU Dortmund University – in around one minute each.

06/16/2025

Statistics Research Training Group Extended by DFG

A further 4.2 million euros have been awarded for theses on biostatistical methods for high-dimensional data in toxicology.

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Degree Programs - Application - Counseling

Studying at TU Dortmund University

80 Degree Programs.
17 Departments.
1 Good Choice.

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Choosing a Degree Program

What suits me? Here you will find help and advice in choosing your field of study.

TU is International

From TU Dortmund University to the whole world: study abroad

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Vibrant Interaction

Training and Courses

University Sports: Staying fit and active together

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Teaching, Research & Administration

Focusing on the Future: Sustainability at TU Dortmund University

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On New Paths

CET: Transfer and start-up made easy

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Study Internationally

370

Partner Universities

5,800

International Students

People from more than 120 countries are studying at TU Dortmund University. Students in Dortmund have many opportunities to complete parts of their studies or internships abroad - thanks to partner universities all over the world. Our Welcome Services support international academics upon their arrival in Germany.

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Member of UA Ruhr

Together everyone achieves more: Acting on this maxim, TU Dortmund University joined forces with the Ruhr Universität Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen to form the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) back in 2007. The approximately 110,000 students can take advantage of courses offered at all three universities. In order to bundle top international research, the UA Ruhr established four joint Research Centers and a College for Social Sciences and Humanities under the umbrella of the "Research Alliance Ruhr" in 2021.

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