Changing the Degree Program
Dealing with your doubts about your studies could result in the desire to change your degree program, to replace one subject with another, or even to begin a course of study at another university. A change of direction of this kind should not only be well thought out, but also carefully organized. You can find important tips here:
Deciding on a new degree program that is a (really good) fit for you takes time. Take your time to find out the reasons for your dissatisfaction with the old degree program. This will allow you to identify those criteria that are important for you in your studies and thus guide your second decision. In this way, you will develop a solid starting point for a well-founded second study decision.
After an analysis of your situation, a well-founded second study decision is also supported by informing yourself about the new study program or subject. You know from your experiences with the old degree program what to look out for in a new course of study! Comprehensive information can be found in the study program offered by TU Dortmund University. The portraits of the individual study programs will also take you to the sources of information that are important to you, the study plans and module manuals. You are welcome to clarify further questions with the Departmental Advisory Services.
You can also find information about the admission restriction as well as special enrollment requirements of study programs and subjects in the study program of TU Dortmund University. Based on this information, you can plan the procedure for your change of study program or subject. You can use the following questions as a guide:
- Is an application required?
- Do special enrollment requirements have to be met for this degree program/subject?
- What are the next steps to be considered?
In the case of some changes of the degree program, whenever the two programs have the same contents, it is possible that academic qualifications from the old study program can get recognition in the new study program. For this purpose, an application for recognition of academic qualifications must be submitted to the responsible examination board of the respective department. The departmental advisors can provide content-related support in this process. Please allow sufficient time for the process of recognition, as the respective examination board usually only meets on certain dates.
Changing a degree program or a subject at TU Dortmund University can be described as a very individual process. In order to plan your personal procedure, you can receive support from various actors: The advisors of the General Student Advisory Service will be happy to talk to you about your reasons, all content-related considerations as well as the formal procedure. If you are interested, simply come to one of our open office hours without registration.