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.
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 2024/2025
Semester: 01.10.2024 - 31.03.2025
Lecture period: 07.10.2024 – 31.01.2025
days off: 03.10.2024, 01.11.2024, 23.12.2024 - 03.01.2025
Please note that the deadlines listed below apply to all applicants (both old and new graduates)!
Application for Orts-NC 1st semester: expected from 10.06.2024 - 15.07.2024* (*subject to change).
Application for Orts-NC higher semesters: 15.08. bis 15.09.2024
Application for those qualified in vocational education: 01.04.2024
Enrollment in open-admission programs: 10.06.2024 - 04.10.2024
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. (German only)
Re-registration(full-time student/s): 01st of July until 23rd of August - thereafter plus € 3.40 late fee.
Re-registration(guest and cross-registered student): 10th of June until 04th of October - thereafter 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 07.10.2024
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. (German only)
Exmatriculation: At any time, but not retroactively. In case of exmatriculation 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.
Schedule summer semester 2025
Semester: 01.04.2025 - 30.09.2025
Lecture period: 07.04.2025 - 18.07.2025
days off: 18.04.2025, 21.04.2025, 01.05.2025, 29.05.2025, 09.06.2025, 19.06.2025
Application for local NC higher semesters: 17.02.2025 - 15.03.2025.
Application for those qualified in vocational education: 01.10.2024
Enrollment in open-admission programs: probably from 13.01.2025 - 04.04.2025
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. (German only)
Re-registration(first-time listener): 13.01. - 21.02.2025 thereafter plus 3,40 € late fee
Re-registration(guest and second student): 23.01. - 04.04.2025 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 04.04.2025
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. (German only)
Exmatriculation: At any time, but not retroactively. In case of exmatriculation before the start of lectures, the semester fee is refundable.
Payment of semester fees: expected from 13.01. - 21.02.2025
Refund of semester fees after exmatriculation: Please refer to the campus portal for further explanations.
Schedule winter semester 2025/2026
Semester: 01.10.2025 - 31.03.2026
Lecture period: 13.10.2025 – 06.02.2026
days off: 03.10.2025, 01.11.2025, 22.12.2025 - 02.01.2026
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.