Applications for the summer semester 2025 are now open!
Application process
Our application phase is divided into three deadlines. The earlier you apply, the higher are you chances to secure a spot! After each deadline, we review the applications. If you convinced us, we invite you to a 15-min virtual interview. Your application documents and the interview are the foundation for our decision. Please find below the dates for this semester’s application phase:
Your application will be reviewed along three dimensions
Your academic records have been playing an important role throughout your (academic) career. But we are looking for more than that. That's why your motivation matters most to us. We are also curious about the skills you have and the experiences you can share.
Motivation
Why are you interested in the DLAB? What excites you about the opportunities we offer? How does the DLAB program align with your future academic or professional ambitions?
Experience
How do your academic, practical, and extracurricular experiences align with the program’s objectives? What skills or qualities make you a strong candidate? How do they relate to your passion for the field?
Personal Fit
What describes you best as a person? What hobbies and personal interests do you have? How can you contribute to the DLAB community or activities?
Checklist for your application
Send us your application via our application tool and upload your documents as one pdf-file. It can be in German or English, and it should include:
- Basic contact and student information
- Motivation letter (one page maximum!)
- CV (one or two pages)
- All relevant transcripts and certificates (e.g., enrollment certificate at TU, academic records, coding certificates, language certificates, job or internship references)
Admission requirements
When enrolling in the certificate program, you need to be enrolled as a student at TU Dortmund University.
The program is designed for Master's students. However, we are also happy to welcome ambitious Bachelor's students, if they convince us that they already can contribute to the DLAB community.
What to expect in the virtual interview
The short virtual interview is an opportunity to get to know each other better. Please prepare to:
- Introduce yourself (educational and professional background)
- Highlight an achievement you are proud of and how it reflects your interests
- Explain why you want to join DLAB and what you want to gain from it
- Discuss skills or knowledge you wish to develop through DLAB
- Reflect on how you see yourself contributing to the DLAB community