Counselling and Contact Persons
On these pages we have listed a variety of possible counselling centres within the university.
Counselling services
You will find support for all situations here. Just click your way through. If you can't find the right contact person on this page either, simply contact the student council so that we can pass on your request.
Advising is one of the core tasks of the student council, so you can rely on us.
Student Council (FSR)
- Questions about the course of study and modules
- Doubts about your studying
- Contact with students
- Mediation between lecturers and students in joint conversation
- Representation of students also anonymous
- Uncomplicated and confidential on request
- Networking and exchange of experience
- Each student council member must advise on studies within the scope of his / her possibilities.
- Support with sudden unconventional problems
Module consultations
- It is best to write to your tutor if you have specific questions or want to improve your learning strategy.
Student advisory service
- individual study plan organisation
- Analysis of the study progress
- Weighing up alternative options in the event of an impending drop-out from studies
- Coping with personal crises
- Questions about career entry and doctorate
- Questions on the interpretation of module handbooks / examination regulations
Contact: Dr.-Ing. Daniel Schauten
Study coordination
- Complaints, problems & grievances
- Topics for committees
- Discrimination
- Questions on the recognition of modules of a non-consecutive Master's degree (Master of Electrical Engineering in Dortmund without a Bachelor's degree from Dortmund)
Advice on studying abroad
- Semester abroad via ERASMUS or partner universities around the world
- Timing and application procedure
- Recognition of modules from abroad
Contact: Homepage / Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Hoffmann
Internship office
- Internship counselling
- Recognition of working student activities as an internship (see Guidelines and Notes & FAQ)
Contact: Internship office / Mail
Examination office
- Special cases in examination matters
- Registration for oral examinations
Contact: Examination office Team 4 / Daniela Schikorra
General Student Advisory Service
- Study orientation
- Choosing and deciding on a course of study
- Study options
- Contents and requirements of the degree programme
- University admission and admission requirements
- Application and enrolment
- Organisation and structure of studies
- Changing degree programmes or subjects
- Doubts about studying
- Studying without an Abitur
Contact: General Student Advisory Service
Psychological Student Advisory Service
- Support in developing coping strategies in difficult life situations.
- Expansion of study-related skills.
- Individual counselling
- Group sessions
- Trained psychologists
- Confidentiality
- Free of charge for students and staff of the TU
Contact: Psychological Student Advisory Service
Talent-Scouting
- Environment provides little support for career orientation
- Counselling and coaching on starting studies in difficult circumstances
International Students
- Application and enrolment
- Funding
- Social and Family Affairs
- Offers for refugees
- ERASMUS support
Department of Disability and Studies (DoBuS)
- Advice
- Mentoring
- Accessible materials
- aids and examinations tailored to needs (e.g. disadvantage compensation)
- Contact point for all university members on the subject of studying with disabilities
Studying with family
- Advice on studying with children
- Complaints
- Financial issues
- Networking with other student parents
Contact: Studying with children
Study abroad
- Semester abroad via ERASMUS or partner universities around the world
- Timing and application procedure
- University-wide offers and projects
Scholarship Advisory Service
- Which programmes are suitable for you?
- Where do you have to apply and when?
- What are your chances?
The AStA has a comprehensive advisory service, which is constantly being adapted. Here we have shown the status as of June 2021. For changes and updates, check the AStA page directly. Though the actual councelling is offered in german and in english the AStA's page is only available in german.
Anonymous women's and parents' counselling
- Family burdens (lack of support, conflicts, ...)
- Gender-specific disadvantages / discrimination
- Stalking
- Psychological problems
- Pregnancy and studying with a child (financial, structural, psychological issues)
- Relationship problems
- Identity as a woman / living and studying as a trans person
BAföG-Councelling (Federal Funding Act)
- Lawyer advises on questions and problems
- Problems with filling out the application form are not discussed here! The BAföG office is responsible for this
- Helpful: After submitting your BAföG application, you have one month to submit the documents
- German only
Counselling for international students
- Right of residence and visa extensions
- Social benefits for international students
- Employment law for international students
- Admission regulations for the university
- Language course offers
- Contract matters
Counselling for students with doubts
- Chamber of Industry and Crafts advise on apprenticeships
Advice on study matters
- Problems of all kinds around studying
Relief fund
- Interest-free loan up to 1500€
- Students who are in need through no fault of their own.
- The Assistance Fund Committee decides on the granting of the loan
Tenant counselling
- Mitrechtsreader: The most important in a nutshell
- House hunting
- Tenancy law
- Termination
Legal advice
- Discuss legal problems
- No extensive legal advice
- TU Dortmund students only
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Prepare well, have all documents with you
- Own contribution 5 €
- German only
Social counselling
- Student financing and organisation
- Student employment
- Social security and tax law
- Child benefit, housing benefit, GEZ
- No questions about BAföG
Service Center
- Responsible for BAföG matters
- Advice and information before submitting an application
- Assistance in filling out the documents
- Processing initial and renewal applications
- Issuing notices, arranging for payments to be made
Contact: Studierendenwerk Service Center
Psychological Counseling
- Motivation problems
- Difficulties in making new contacts
- Study stress
- Speech and exam anxiety
- Dejection
- Conflicts in your personal environment
- Free counseling, on site or online, in German or English
- All conversations are subject to confidentiality
University parish (Evangelical)
- Pastoral care
- Counselling for international students
- Emergency financial aid
- Garden / Beekeeping
- Education
- Network
University parish (Catholic)
- Support for families
- Opportunity to talk
- (Children's) clothing
- Emergency financial aid
- Pastoral care
- Counselling & Coaching
- Stays abroad