Dates, times, deadlines
Here you will find information about the semester and lecture period as well as deadlines for re-registration and other status matters.
Please note that the deadlines listed below apply to all applicants.
Dates and deadlines are subject to change, especially due to the Corona pandemic.
Please note that the postmark of TU Dortmund University is valid for timely receipt. The following delivery options are available for letters subject to deadlines, as well as for all other documents and records:
- by mail to Technische Universität Dortmund, Student Registration Office, 44221 Dortmund, Germany
- Drop in the outside mailbox of the Student Services Department in front of the building Emil-Figge-Str. 61, 44227 Dortmund You can drop in documents at any time to meet a deadline!
- in person (please make an appointment for an on-site visit by e-mail)
Schedule winter semester 2022/2023
Semester: 01.10.2022 - 31.03.2023
Lecture period: 10.10.2022 - 03.02.2023
days off: 01.11.2022, 24.12.2022 - 06.01.2023
Please note that the deadlines listed below apply to all applicants (both old and new graduates)!
Application for Orts-NC 1st semester: expected 13.06.2022 - 15.07.2022* (*subject to change).
Application for Orts-NC higher semesters: approx. mid-August 2022 to 15.09.2022.
Application for those qualified in vocational education: 01.04.2022
Enrollment in open-admission programs: probably from 13.06. - 07.10.2022
Enrollment in restricted-admission programs: according to the deadline indicated on the admission notice.
Enrollment in Master's programs: deadlines vary according to faculty and program.
A lottery procedure is carried out if there are still free study places (in the 1st semester) to be allocated.
Re-registration(first-time listener): probably from 11.07. - 19.08. afterwards plus 3,40 € late fee
Re-registration(guest and second student): probably from 11.07. - 07.10. afterwards plus 3,40 € late registration fee.
Change of course of study, change of subject, leave of absence from studies: (if possible after booking the semester fee) no later than 07.10.2022
Change of degree program from Bachelor's to Master's degree programs: The deadlines vary depending on the faculty and the degree program. Please refer to the corresponding general overview of deadlines.
Exmatriculation: At any time, but not retroactively. In case of exmatriculation at the latest on the last Friday before the start of lectures, the semester fee is refundable.
Payment of semester fees: expected from 11.07. - 19.08. afterwards plus 3,40 € late fee.
Refund of semester fees after exmatriculation: Please refer to the campus portal for further explanations.
Schedule summer semester 2023
Semester: 01.04.2023 - 30.09.2023
Lecture period: 03.04.2023 - 14.07.2023
days off: 07.04.2023, 10.04.2023, 01.05.2023, 18.05.2023, 29.05.2023, 08.06.2023
Application for local NC higher semesters: approx. mid-February - 15.03.2023.
Application for those qualified in vocational education: 01.10.2022
Enrollment in open-admission programs: probably from 23.01.2023 - 31.03.2023
Enrollment in restricted-admission degree programs: according to the deadline indicated on the admission notice
Enrollment in Master's programs: deadlines vary according to faculty and program.
Re-registration(first-time listener): 23.01. - 24.02.2023 thereafter plus 3,40 € late fee
Re-registration(guest and second student): 23.01. - 31.03. afterwards plus 3,40 € late fee
Change of course of study, change of subject, leave of absence from studies: (if possible after booking the semester fee) no later than 31.03.2023
Change of degree program from Bachelor's to Master's degree programs: The deadlines vary depending on the faculty and the degree program. Please refer to the corresponding general overview of deadlines.
Exmatriculation: At any time, but not retroactively. In case of exmatriculation at the latest on the last Friday before the start of lectures, the semester fee is refundable.
Payment of semester fees: expected from 23.01. - 24.02.2023
Refund of semester fees after exmatriculation: Please refer to the campus portal for further explanations.
Schedule winter semester 2023/2024
Semester: 01.10.2023 - 31.03.2024
lecture period: 09.10.2023 - 02.02.2024
days off: 01.11.2023, 25.12.2023 - 05.01.2024
Please note that the deadlines listed below apply to all applicants (both old and new graduates)!
Application for Orts-NC 1st semester: expected from June 2023 - 15.07.2023* (*subject to change).
Application for Orts-NC higher semesters: 15.08. to 15.09.2023.
Application for those qualified in vocational education: 01.04.2023.
Enrollment in open-admission programs: approx. mid-June 2023 - 06.10.2023
Enrollment in restricted-admission programs: according to the deadline indicated on the admission notice.
Enrollment in Master's programs: deadlines vary according to faculty and program.
Re-registration(first-time listener): to be announced then plus 3,40 € late fee
Re-registration(guest and second student): to be announced then plus 3,40 € late fee
Change of course of study, change of subject, leave of absence from studies: (if possible after booking the semester fee) no later than 06.10.2023
Change of degree program from Bachelor's to Master's degree programs: The deadlines vary depending on the faculty and the degree program. Please refer to the corresponding general overview of deadlines.
Exmatriculation: At any time, but not retroactively. In case of exmatriculation at the latest on the last Friday before the start of lectures, the semester fee is refundable.
Payment of semester fees: To be announced
Refund of semester fees after exmatriculation: Please refer to the campus portal for further explanations.
Exam dates
Examination dates are not published here. Depending on the faculty and degree program, these are announced directly via the Central Examination Administration or via the website of the respective faculty. If you have any questions, please contact your responsible contact person at the Central Examination Administration.
