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Start of Studies made easy

First Aid for first-semester Students

Dear first-semester students:

Welcome to TU Dortmund University! ❤
You are finally ready to start studying. But the campus is big, the abbreviations in the course catalog are confusing and the timetable is not yet set? On this page, we have compiled the answers to the most important questions about starting your studies:  From preliminary courses to service offers to information from the departments and institutes, you will find everything you need to get started at TU Dortmund University.

A list of frequently asked questions can be found in the FAQ at the bottom of this page.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to TU Dortmund University and wish you a successful start to your studies!

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Students walk past the cogwheel and green trees line the path. © Roland Baege​/​TU Dortmund

Starting your studies

When do my preliminary courses take place and how do I get off to a successful start? How do I find my way around campus, how do I get from A to B? What do I need to think about before I start studying?

Organizing your studies

Where can I obtain my enrollment certificate, student ticket or transcript? How can I register for courses and exams?  TU Dortmund University provides numerous tools to help you organize your studies. Here is what you need to do right at the beginning:

  • set up UniMail
  • Download the TU-App (e.g. for your StudentID, cafeteria menus, or the Campus-Navi)
  • get to know the Campus Portal (e.g. for formalities like the enrollment certificate)
  • get familiar with the course catalogue
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Five students sitting in the seminar room at the table. A female student raises her hand. © Aliona Kardash​/​TU Dortmund

Preparing your studies

When do my preliminary courses take place? How can I prepare for my studies and when does the welcoming of first-semester students take place?

Campus and Leisure

  • Where can I find the cafeteria menu?
  • Where are the study areas for studying?
  • Where can I find job listings and housing ads?
  • What else is happening on campus?

For all information about campus life, leisure activities, housing, and work opportunities, just check out the "Campus & Leisure" section.

 

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Campus Tour for First-Semester Students

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First steps after your enrollment

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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

The student identification in the form of the UniCard has been replaced at TU Dortmund University by the  Student ID in the TU app. Students who don't have a smartphone or don't want to use the TU app can still present their (printed or digital) enrollment certificate as proof of their student status. Both the enrollment certificate and Student ID are (like before) only valid when combined with an official photo ID.

More information

Once you’ve transferred your social contribution, your student ticket will be available in the TU app. You can find more information on the semester ticket here: More information

Instructions on IT services can be found in the Service­Portal. For any further questions, please contact the IT & Media Center (ITMC).
Instructions in the ServicePortal
ITMC

TU Dort­mund University offers students a wide range of advisory services.
Central Student Advisory Service
Departmental Academic Advice
Overview of advisory services


For information about studying, it’s worth taking a look at the websites of the departmental student councils.
Departmental Student Councils

TU Dort­mund University offers a wide spectrum of information channels. News and details of events can be found on the website. Updates can additionally be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. The university’s own media range from newspapers and a TV learning channel and radio station to the TU app.
Event Calendar
Latest News
TU App
Facebook
Instagram
Campus Media