Nationwide, universities use more than 10,000 bachelor’s programs; in North Rhine-Westphalia alone there are around 2,400 bachelor’s programs. Therefore, many high school students face the question: What in the world should I study? To assist them with orientation, the universities in Dortmund are providing a detailed program for potential students on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, and Thursday, 22 January 2026, giving them insights into daily student life.
Over 150 Occasions at TU Dortmund University
In info sessions, prospective students can be familiar with the diverse variety of degree programs at TU Dortmund University– from the natural and engineering sciences to the humanities and social sciences. They can attend lectures, lab trips, and workshops offered by the 17 departments and learn about subsequent profession chances. In addition, they have the possibility to get individual recommendations in consultation hours, check out the university throughout school trips, and exchange concepts with trainees.
For general study orientation, the Central Trainee Advisory Service of TU Dortmund University, together with Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts (FH Dortmund), hosts the occasion “Informieren geht über Studieren. Wege zum passenden Studiengang?” (“The evidence is in the studying. Courses to the Right Degree Program?”) for school trainees. In addition, the Skill Scouting teams of both universities provide details about the wide range of scholarship opportunities and discuss how to obtain a scholarship. The Dortmund Skills Center for Instructor Education & Research Study (DoKoLL) advises on teacher training programs for all five types of schools. The Department of Special Needs and Research Studies (DoBuS), the University Library, the Hybrid Learning Center (HyLeC), and Workplace of University Sports likewise provide their offerings in workshops and interactive sessions.
Preparation Support and Parents’ Night
On Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at 3 p.m., interested high school students can take part in a short Zoom introducation by the Central Student Advisory Servic to discover how finest to prepare for checking out the Dortmund University Days. For interested moms and dads, a Parent’s Evening with a Market of Possibilities will also be hung on Monday, 19 January 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. at Dortmund Town hall. Advisors from the universities, the Employment Agency, and the Association for Student Affairs will answer questions on all elements of studying, for example on funding and applications.
About the University Days
The Dortmund University Days have been held given that 2011 and emerged from close networking between the Regional Education Office, Dortmund schools, and the city’s universities. They are an essential building block in the transition from school to university. They support school students in their study choices and provide info about the offerings of Dortmund’s universities. Trainees can be excused from classes to take part, and typically school classes attend together. In view of the abundance of study options, it is important for school trainees to acquire early and extensive details about the numerous research study programs and admission requirements before making their decision.
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