Industrial Mathematics (Technomathematics specialization) (MSc)
at TU Dortmund in Dortmund
The English-language specialization of TU Dortmund's Technomathematics Master, combining pure and applied mathematics (numerics, optimization, scientific computing) with computer-science components and an application subject in a natural or engineering science. Emphasis on modelling and simulation for real-world problems in finance, engineering and logistics, with practice-oriented projects and industrial internships in the Dortmund/Ruhr region. Lectures start in October.
At a glance
- Degree
- MSc
- Language
- English
- English requirement
- TOEFL 550 (paper) / 213 (computer) / 79 (internet); an English-taught Bachelor's degree also serves as proof. No IELTS figure on the official page.
- German requirement
- not required; learning German is recommended
- Credits
- 120 ECTS
- Duration
- 4 semesters (2 years)
- Intake
- Winter semester
- Tuition
- €0 (public university)
Focus areas: Numerics · Optimization · Scientific computing · Application subjects (civil/mechanical engineering, chemistry, EE&IT, CS, physics)
Admission requirements
- Prior degree
- Bachelor in Mathematics or Technomathematics (TU Dortmund) or comparable
- Minimum grade
- 3.0 overall ('satisfactory', German scale)
- Prerequisite credits
-
- ≥100 ECTS mathematics
- ≥20 ECTS from a minor subject (civil/mechanical engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering & IT, computer science or physics)
- Also required
- Programming skills required from the start; admission conditions of up to 30 additional ECTS may be imposed.
Deadlines & timeline
| Who | Intake | Deadline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-EU applicants | Winter semester | — | Not confirmed on a single official page; general TU Dortmund Master deadlines are expected to apply. Verify with the Faculty of Mathematics before relying on this. International Office (re-checked 2026-07-04): the standard English-taught non-EU window applies — approx. beginning of January to 15 May (cut-off period). This is a university-wide default, not a programme-specific date, so date is left null. |
| EU / German-degree applicants | Winter semester | — | International Office (re-checked 2026-07-04): winter start only; beginning of January to Friday before the lecture period (cut-off period), via the International Office application. Window language, not year-anchored. |
Fees & funding
- Tuition
- €0 per semester
- Semester contribution
- €321.48
- Semester ticket
- included (Deutschland-Semesterticket)
University-wide: €0 tuition; €321.48 semester contribution confirmed for WS 2025/26, including the nationwide Deutschland-Semesterticket. A figure of ~€339.70 is in preparation for WS 2026/27.
Scholarships are listed per university — see TU Dortmund scholarships.
How to apply
- uni-assist
- required (see deadline details above for who exactly)
- Application portal
- www.uni-assist.de
- Official page
- www.tu-dortmund.de
EU applicants and holders of German degrees usually apply directly via the university's Campusportal instead of uni-assist — the deadline table above says which route applies to you.
What students say
Reviewers describe Technomathematik at TU Dortmund as intellectually demanding but rewarding, with a challenging start that eases once students form study groups. They praise the applied, increasingly in-demand content and highly approachable, competent lecturers and administration, while cautioning that the programme is overwhelmingly mathematics-heavy and difficult to tackle alone.
Liked
- More applied and varied than pure mathematics
- Engaging, increasingly sought-after subject matter
- Lecturers teach well and are readily available for questions
- Helpful and competent student administration
- Practical study project is a valued hands-on component
Criticised
- Steep, difficult entry phase
- Very mathematics-intensive workload
- Hard to manage without joining a study group
- More restricted choice of minor/application subject than standard mathematics
- Demands strong self-motivation and independent study
Where graduates go
- Typical roles
- Applied-mathematics roles in finance, engineering and logistics; scientific staff at universities and research institutes (source)
No official placement statistics exist for this programme — these are directions described by the university, not measured rates.