Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
TU Dortmund English scores by master's
From the Manufacturing Technology FAQ, the Spatial Planning admission page and the Faculty of Chemistry's international students page.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Manufacturing Technology | Academic IELTS 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 72 (PBT/ITP 543), Cambridge First (B2) |
| Master's in Spatial Planning | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80 (PBT 550), diploma from an English-speaking school or course |
| MSc Chemistry, MSc Chemical Biology | B2 (IELTS or TOEFL accepted) | English school for one year, English-taught degree, native speaker |
Manufacturing Technology is strict about exemptions
The Manufacturing Technology FAQ says all applicants must submit an official test. It is waived only for native speakers from the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand whose most recent studies were in English, and it states that conducting your studies in English is not sufficient. The test must be valid on the day you apply. GRE is optional but recommended, and the GAT from Pakistan is not accepted in its place.
Chemistry is more flexible: an English-language degree, at least one year at an English-speaking school or English as your native language also counts.
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Test codes and how to check
Send TOEFL scores for Spatial Planning to institution code 8523. Manufacturing Technology uses TOEFL code B083 and GRE code 7567. German is not required for the Chemistry master's.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your TU Dortmund programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where TU Dortmund University publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does TU Dortmund need?+
It depends on the master's: Academic IELTS 5.5 for Manufacturing Technology and 6.0 for Spatial Planning. Chemistry asks for B2.
Does TU Dortmund accept a medium of instruction letter?+
Not for Manufacturing Technology, which says studying in English is not sufficient. The Chemistry master's accept an English-language degree.
Does TU Dortmund accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo does not appear on the programme pages read for this guide.
Do I need the GRE for TU Dortmund Manufacturing Technology?+
No, but it is strongly recommended. There is no minimum score.
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Guide updated on 30 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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