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Dortmund: International Programs with Admission Restriction — Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

Dortmund: International Programs with NC

Dortmund: International Programs with NC

Dortmund offers international students a lively and authentic urban experience in the heart of Germany’s Ruhr region. The city is a strong example of successful transformation, having evolved from an industrial powerhouse into a modern, forward-looking urban center. Revitalized areas such as Phoenix Lake, combined with extensive green spaces like Westfalenpark, give Dortmund a surprisingly balanced and livable character. A deep-rooted football culture centered around Borussia Dortmund, alongside a diverse music, arts, and cultural scene, shapes the city’s energetic atmosphere.

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For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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Top 4 Most Selective International Programs in Dortmund (based on Numerus Clausus)

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TU Dortmund University
Applied Linguistics
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
All applicants admitted.
2
TU Dortmund University
Applied Literary and Cultural Studies
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
All applicants admitted.
3
TU Dortmund University
Englisch (GyGe)
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
All applicants admitted.
4
TU Dortmund University
Englisch (HRSGe)
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
All applicants admitted.

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Share of admission-restricted international programs
1
42%
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts
2
23%
TU Dortmund University
TU Dortmund University
3
0%
International School of Management (ISM)
International School of Management (ISM)
4
0%
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
5
0%
University of Duisburg-Essen
University of Duisburg-Essen
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Most Selective Cities with international programs & Dortmund

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Share of admission-restricted international programs
1
92%
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2
87%
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Lüneburg
3
85%
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Worms
4
80%
Schwäbisch Gmünd coat of arms
Schwäbisch Gmünd
5
75%
Furtwangen coat of arms
Furtwangen
...
65
24%
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Dortmund

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Share of admission-restricted international programs
1
67%
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2
57%
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Mönchengladbach
3
50%
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Kamp-Lintfort
4
42%
Kleve coat of arms
Kleve
5
40%
Jülich coat of arms
Jülich
...
11
24%
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TU Dortmund University
Dortmund
Top 250 worldwide Top 40 national

Manufacturing Technolοgу 
languageMaster of Science

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Manufacturing Technolοgу
Manufacturing Technolοgу
Manufacturing Technolοgу
Manufacturing Technolοgу
TU Dortmund University
Dortmund
Top 250 worldwide Top 40 national

Data Science in Sports and Неalth 
languageMaster of Science

Application deadline not specified
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
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Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dortmund
Top 750 worldwide Top 75 national

International Managеmеnt 
languageMaster of Arts

Application deadline not specified
Free
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(per semester)
null semester
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TU Dortmund University
Dortmund
Top 250 worldwide Top 40 national

Medical Physics and Physics of Living Sуstеms 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
TU Dortmund University
Dortmund
Top 250 worldwide Top 40 national

Urban Transfοrmatiοn 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 May (Winter)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
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Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dortmund
Top 750 worldwide Top 75 national

Business Management (Four semеstеrs) 
languagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jan (Summer)
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4 semesters
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Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dortmund
Top 750 worldwide Top 75 national

International Business Managеmеnt 
languagelanguageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun/15 Jul (Winter)
Free
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(per semester)
6 - 8 semesters
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TU Dortmund University
Dortmund
Top 250 worldwide Top 40 national

Appliеd Linguistiсs 
languagelanguageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
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(per semester)
7 semesters
Duration
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dortmund
Top 750 worldwide Top 75 national

Business Management (Three semеstеrs) 
languagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
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(per semester)
3 semesters
Duration
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Dortmund
Top 750 worldwide Top 75 national

International Βusinеss 
languagelanguageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun/15 Jul (Winter)
Free
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(per semester)
6 - 8 semesters
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TU Dortmund University
Dortmund
Top 250 worldwide Top 40 national

Applied Literary and Сultural Studiеs 
languagelanguageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
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(per semester)
7 semesters
Duration
TU Dortmund University
Dortmund
Top 250 worldwide Top 40 national

Englisch (GуGе) 
languagelanguageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
TU Dortmund University
Dortmund
Top 250 worldwide Top 40 national

Englisch (НRSGе) 
languagelanguageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
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6 semesters
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Dortmund International Programs with NC: Glossary

Numerus Clausus (NC)
This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.
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Dortmund International Programs with NC & Living Costs

⌀ 425 Euros
14% below German average
Room in a shared apartment in Dortmund
600
400
200
0
National average
€493
€600
Cologne
€425
Dortmund
€415
Essen
€400
Bochum
Average accommodation cost (for a room in a shared apartment)