Deciding on a new degree program that’s a good fit for you takes time. Take this time to figure out the reasons for your dissatisfaction with your current degree program. This will help you identify the criteria that are important to you in your studies and that will guide you in making your second decision. In this way, you’ll create a solid foundation for making a well-informed second decision about your studies.

After analyzing your situation, learning about the content and requirements of the new degree program or major will also help you make an informed second decision about your studies. Based on your experience with your previous degree program, you know what to look for in a new program!

A summary of study options is available in TU Dortmund University’s program catalog. Through the profiles of the individual degree programs, you can also access important sources of information, such as study plans and module handbooks. Feel free to discuss any further questions with the academic advisors.

Changing degree programs or majors at TU Dortmund University is usually handled on an individual basis. To plan your personal next steps, you can get support from various resources: The advisors at the General Academic Advising Office will be happy to discuss your reasons, all content-related considerations, and the formal procedures with you. If you’re interested, simply drop by one of our open office hours—no appointment necessary.

Information on admission restrictions and specific enrollment requirements for degree programs and majors can also be found in TU Dortmund University’s program catalog. Based on this information, you can plan the steps involved in changing your degree program or major. The following questions may help guide you:

1. Is an application required?
2. Are there specific enrollment requirements for this degree program or major?
3. What further steps should you take now?

In some cases of a change of degree program, if the content of the two programs aligns, it may be possible to have credits from the previous program transferred to the new one. To do so, you must submit an application for recognition of academic credits to the relevant examination board of the respective department. The academic advisors can assist you with this process. Please allow sufficient time for the recognition process, as the respective examination committee generally meets only on specific dates.