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Hey everyone, I got admission in hochschule at Dortmund for WS 2026/27. Before I move forward, I wanted to ask people who are actually there or have studied there recently.

1. How's the part-time job market for students in Dortmund? Is it easy to find something in the first few months or does it usually take time?
2. What's a realistic monthly budget for rent (student dorm vs private flat)? And roughly how much extra do I need for food, transport, insurance, phone etc.?
3. My biggest worry - I come from a lower middle class family, so managing the blocked account (currently around 11,904 EUR/year) for the second year is a real concern for me. For those already there, were you able to top it up from part-time work, or did your family still have to send money from back home?

Any honest answers, even if it's not good news, would really help me plan better. Thanks in advance 

Hi ,

I recently got admissions from TU Dortmund.

I have few questions related to this please answer those who got some idea about that.

1. Since they provide 3 sem enrollment , is it better to aim for next summer semester instead of this winter since its almost certain that I will not reach on 12th October considering waiting time of embassy right now. What if I am not able to join on time?

2. I have read so many threads related to course material being too much difficult and useless in real life since its mostly based on old statistics and not industry friendly.

Considering this, should I wait for Dresden or not? Is it really hard course which requires long time to complete?

3. Since every year so many students join on this program so students mentioned about difficulty in finding werkstudent. How's the job market of Dortmund considering Dresden? Is it possible to maintain block account in Dortmund? Hows the job market there for part time work/werk student?

4. Please give me suggestions who is already in 2nd year or completed this degree .How should I manage and where to invest my time to secure proper job after completion of this course?

5. Any form of suggestions would be appreciated 😀

Hi ,

I recently got admissions from TU Dortmund.

I have few questions related to this please answer those who got some idea about that.

1. Since they provide 3 sem enrollment , is it better to aim for next summer semester instead of this winter since its almost certain that I will not reach on 12th October considering waiting time of embassy right now. What if I am not able to join on time?

2. I have read so many threads related to course material being too much difficult and useless in real life since its mostly based on old statistics and not industry friendly.

Considering this, should I wait for Dresden or not? Is it really hard course which requires long time to complete?

3. Since every year so many students join on this program so students mentioned about difficulty in finding werkstudent. How's the job market of Dortmund considering Dresden? Is it possible to maintain block account in Dortmund? Hows the job market there for part time work/werk student?

4. Please give me suggestions who is already in 2nd year or completed this degree .How should I manage and where to invest my time to secure proper job after completion of this course?

5. Any form of suggestions would be appreciated 😀

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