The faculties and their international representatives
If you require further information on the study programs offered at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts, please visit the pages of the faculties or contact the relevant international representatives.
Faculty of Applied Social Studies
International Representative Faculty of Applied Social Studies
Prof. Michael Boecker, Dr.
Appointments can be arranged at short notice by e-mail
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Design
International Representative Faculty of Design
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Computer Science
Coordinator International Master Programs
International Representative Faculty of Computer Science
Faculty of Information Technology
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
International Representative Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Vinod Rajamani, Dr.-Ing.
- +49 231 91129280
By appointment by e-mail
Faculty of Business Studies
International Cooridinator International Business
International Coordinator European Master in Project Management (EuroMPM)
Hermina Motruk, B.A.
Appointments can be made after prior registration by e-mail. Counseling can take place online or in person.
During the lecture period: Wednesday, 1.30 - 2.30 pm
Outside the lecture period: after consultation by e-mail
Visa and finances
To ensure that you are well prepared for your stay, can concentrate on your studies and enjoy your stay, you should have sufficient financial resources at your disposal. You should expect to receive around €900 per month.
Enrollment
First steps
The enrollment documents are provided by the International Office. You will be informed about the enrollment process by e-mail once the application process has been completed.
Please bring the following documents with you so that enrollment can proceed smoothly:
- Your valid passport or identity card (EU)
- Proof that you have paid the semester fee for the current semester
- Proof of health insurance for enrollment /European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or exemption from compulsory health insurance (the latter if you have private health insurance in Germany or possibly have one from your home country)
- Signed tenancy agreement if you have rented a room in a hall of residence of the Studierendenwerk Dortmund
Once you have enrolled, a student ID will be generated which will give you access to the Online Services for Students (ODS) and the study portal. In line with the motto "We focus on students.", Fachhochschule Dortmund offers its students selected student administration processes online. You can also print out the NRW semester ticket via the Online Services for Students (ODS) or the study portal. The semester ticket is initially valid for one semester after enrolment.
ODS or the study portal will remain open for you for 6 months after you have completed your stay at Fachhochschule Dortmund. This means you can easily print out your transcript of records in your home country.
Confirmation of arrival and stay
Confirmation of arrival
At the beginning of your stay, you must bring a form from your university, the so-called "Confirmation of Arrival", which confirms your arrival at our university. This form must be signed by a responsible person at the International Office of Fachhochschule Dortmund. Please bring the form with you when you enrol or shortly afterwards. The confirmation of arrival cannot be dated in advance, but only after enrollment. The day of enrollment is the first day of your exchange stay at our university.
Confirmation of the stay
At the end of your stay as an exchange student, you will need the "Confirmation of Stay" document, which confirms the length of your stay at our university. This document will also be issued at your university and signed by the International Office of Fachhochschule Dortmund. The confirmation of stay cannot be confirmed in advance, but only after you have written your last exam. The last day of your stay is therefore the date of your last exam at our university and only this date will be confirmed on the form. We therefore ask you to come to the International Office shortly after your last exam to have the documents completed.
Semester fee
All Fachhochschule Dortmund students must pay a semester fee of approximately €320 for each semester.
The first fee must be paid before enrolment and proof of payment must be brought to enrolment.
After that, you must pay the semester fee each semester and will be informed of this by the Office for Student Affairs by e-mail to your FH e-mail address - this process is called "re-registration".
Payment of the "semester fee" must be made before enrolment - you must bring confirmation of payment with you to enrolment!
We recommend that you pay the fee in advance from your home country! Please note that additional costs may be incurred for bank transfers from abroad! Make sure that the full amount is received by our university, otherwise you will not be enrolled until the missing amount has been paid.
Cash deposits can only be made at the banks/savings banks - and not at the International Office or the Office of Student Affairs.
Transcript of Records
After your stay at Fachhochschule Dortmund, you will need proof that you have passed your examinations and completed your coursework. This refers to your Transcript of Records. Depending on your study program, you can simply create the automatically generated document yourself via ODS (online services for students) or the study portal as soon as all your ECTS points have been entered and the document is valid without a signature.
ODS or the study portal will remain open for 6 months after your stay. This means you can easily print out the Transcript of Records in your home country.
Renewal of the stay
We are pleased that you would like to stay longer at Fachhochschule Dortmund than agreed. Please note that exchange students are only enrolled at our university for a limited period of time. The duration of your stay depends on your chosen study program and is determined when you apply. For this reason, the renewal of your stay is not automatic.
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to extend your stay abroad at our university. There are only a limited number of places for exchange students - depending on the home university and the academic year.
If you would like to stay longer than agreed at the beginning of your stay, there are important steps you need to take.
- Contact the International Office well in advance - at least one month before the end of your stay and before the official re-registration period begins.
- Ask your home university whether it agrees to the renewal. In this case, the person responsible at your home university must approve the renewal at the International Office of Fachhochschule Dortmund.
- Contact the International Affairs Officer of your faculty and discuss your courses, as he/she will have to sign your Learning Agreement again.
- If necessary, contact the Studierendenwerk Dortmund to extend the contract for your room in a hall of residence. It may happen that there is no more space available and you have to look for new accommodation. In this case, please contact the International Office.
- If the renewal of your stay is approved, you will have to pay the semester fee during re-registration.
Semester schedule
Living in Dortmund as an exchange student
Room reservation via the Studierendenwerk Dortmund
The Studierendenwerk Dortmund offers room reservations for program students. If you would like to make use of this option, please inform us of this in your application.
Please note: Recently, the demand for rooms has exceeded the available supply. For this reason, and despite our best efforts, we may not be able to reserve a room for you. Therefore, please wait until the official confirmation (or rejection) of a room by the Studierendenwerk Dortmund. In the event of a rejection, your deposit will of course be refunded. There is no legal entitlement to a room reservation.
Room search in Dortmund
We support our students in their independent search for a room via the following website.
Study programs, course selection and language
Courses offered by Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Language
Almost all courses are taught in German, so you should also prepare yourself well for your stay abroad in terms of language skills. German courses are certainly also offered in your home country by the Goethe Institute or other service providers. Make sure you take advantage of such offers. To apply for a German-language study program, you must provide proof of German language proficiency at a level of at least B 1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The certificate must be submitted with the application documents.
English-language study program
Even if you are studying in English, you should learn German in order to be able to cope with everyday life in Dortmund. Studying in English is currently possible in the following degree programs.
Course selection
It is often not possible to compile a list of all desired seminars in advance, as most lecturers only publish and present their seminars at the beginning of the semester.
A coordinator in your faculty will be able to answer your questions about seminars, projects and semester hours. The contact details of your contact person can be found at the top of this page.
Please make sure that all the examinations you have selected are offered during your period of study. At Fachhochschule Dortmund, examinations are offered in two examination sections. As a rule, the second examination period always extends into the following semester. This examination period is often outside your period of stay, requires you to re-register at Fachhochschule Dortmund and pay the semester fee and overlaps with the start of your studies at your home university.
If you wish to add or remove a seminar in the "Learning Agreement", please use the form provided for changes and remember to obtain all signatures.
Further information
Video: The International Office introduces itself
Your contact for further questions about studying abroad
For general questions, please contact:
Erasmus students please contact:
Contact persons
Frauke Albrecht, Dipl.-Sozialpäd.
- +49 231 91129795
Appointment consultation hours:
Wednesday: 09.30 to 12.30 and 13.00 to 15.30
Open consultation hours without appointment:
Thursday: 09.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Tuesday and Friday counseling is only available online by appointment.
Mondays off duty!
Sandra Bolesch, M.Sc.
- +49 231 91129795
Open consultation hours:
Wednesday: 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Appointment consultation hours: Thursday:
13.00 to 15.00
On Thursdays, please make an appointment in advance by telephone or e-mail, stating your request. Thank you very much!