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Your Options after Studying at TU Dortmund University

After Graduation

After the successful completion of your studies at TU Dort­mund University you can pursue different goals - e.g. bring in your expertise in a company, founding your own start-up or do your doctorate. At TU Dortmund University, there are several institutions that support you with various offers for applications and career entry. You can find useful advice and information about your options here.

Information for International Students & Graduates

Many in­ter­na­tio­nal graduates consider working in Germany for a certain period of time to gain valuable experience on the German labor market. Qualified specialists are needed and welcome in Germany, so the German government is promoting the immigration of foreign employees.

International graduates have to follow several legal regualtions, e.g. regarding their visa and residency permit when looking for a job.

You can find a lot of information and specializes events for international students and graduates on the International Office's Career Pages.

Support and Counseling

From Doctorate to Professorship

The promotion of young scientists - from doctoral interest to lifetime professorship - is a core concern of the TU Dortmund University.

The diverse offers for interdisciplinary support are bundled and expanded in the Graduate Center of the TU Dortmund University. In the Research Academy Ruhr network, these offers are also linked UA Ruhr-wide and thus form one of the most powerful platforms for the promotion of young scientists in Germany.

Self-Employment & Starting a Business

Have you ever consider starting an innovative business after graduation? The Center for Entrepreneurship & Transfer (CET) supports you in the concrete planning and implementation of your business idea.

The team of the CET is looking forward to a personal conversation with you or to welcome you at one of our events.

Find more information online on the CET's pages (in German).

Alumni Program

More and more graduates are interested in maintaining contact with their uni­ver­si­ty because social networks and professional training opportunities offered by the alma mater can be particularly useful for the success of their careers and life paths.

TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity is also intensifying its contacts with its regional, national and in­ter­na­tio­nal alumni. With a variety of activities, TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity offers graduates several platforms to establish, expand and maintain contact with their alma mater and fellow alumni. 

More information on our Alumni Program online.

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