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TU Dortmund University
About
TU Dortmund University is a technical university in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with over 35,000 students, and over 6,000 staff including 300 professors, offering around 80 Bachelor's and master's degree programs. It is situated in the Ruhr area, the fourth largest urban area in Europe. The university pioneered the Internet in Germany, and contributed to machine learning.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 32 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,305
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 44.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
- Staff
- 4,221
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics & Operational Research | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | =313 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =328 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 235 | 45.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =382 | 45.9 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 424 | 45.9 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =461 | 45.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 482 | 45.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 556 | 45.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =634 | 45.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =676 | 45.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =711 | 45.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =888 | 45.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =962 | 45.9 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of TU Dortmund University?
TU Dortmund University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =691, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =755.
When was TU Dortmund University founded?
TU Dortmund University was founded in 1968.
What are the top subjects at TU Dortmund University?
Top subjects at TU Dortmund University include: Statistics & Operational Research, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry.
Where is TU Dortmund University located?
TU Dortmund University is located in Dortmund, Germany.