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Your Erasmus+ Semester - Learning and Living in Dortmund

As the Department of Mechanical Engineering, we want to make sure that you get the most out of your Erasmus semester - both academically and personally. That's why we have introduced the buddy system to help you find your feet quickly and get started right away. Students from our department will support you as supervisors and mentors and help you to put together your study plan, find your way around the campus and Dortmund and generally settle in. In the weeks before the start of the new semester, you will be assigned a buddy - only if you want one, of course!

We have created an overview of how you can find out when and where your courses take place - if you have problems finding the right information, you are welcome to contact your buddy or the Erasmus coordinator of the department.

Campus Life

The TU Dortmund University campus offers plenty of variety and relaxation for the time between seminars, lectures and exams. The International Office has put together a great overview of the highlights and other important information for your stay.

In addition to the intensive German course at the beginning of your stay, you can also take part in many other language courses free of charge - for German, but also for many other languages. You can find the links to the courses on the pages of the International Office.

You can find an overview of the many courses on campus here. We have listed a few examples here:

  • Are you a sports enthusiast and would like to make new friends on campus? You are sure to find the right sport for you at university sports. The courses are inexpensive and professionally instructed!
  • TU Dortmund University also has a lot to offer music lovers: you can find an overview of our ensembles here and the current concert program for this semester here.
  • International Campus - The International Office organizes international campus events and provides an overview of international groups at TU Dortmund University.

There is also a lot to see and experience in Dortmund and the surrounding area. You can find an initial overview here and here!

FAQs

We have compiled an overview of some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers here.

You can find instructions for putting together your timetable here. You can also contact your buddy or the Erasmus coordinator of the department.

Buddies and incoming Erasmus students are usually matched around six weeks before the start of the semester abroad.

No, you can simply inform us by e-mail that you do not wish to be assigned a buddy. However, we strongly advise you to use the buddy system, as the support of a student who is familiar with TU Dortmund University is often very helpful.

In addition to the tips on this page, you can find more information on what to do in and around Dortmund here:

  • Dortmund is a soccer city: whether you want to watch an exciting Borussia Dortmund match in the stadium or learn more about the sport in the soccer museum - soccer fans will get their money's worth here! (The museum isn't cheap, but it's worth it for fans).
  • Want to relax in the countryside? In addition to numerous parks, Dortmund also has the Rombergpark Botanical Gardens, where there is plenty to discover! Do you love nature? Dortmund is home to many beautiful parks, lakes and other wonderful natural sites.
  • If you are interested in history, you should take a look at some of the industrial or historical sites nearby.
  • You can find more ideas on the #visitDortmund page!
  • What about the nightlife? Dortmund is home to many clubs and bars, Dortmund's Westfalenpark hosts many great events throughout the year and Bochum, Dortmund's neighboring city, is home to the famous Bermuda Triangle (a bar district).