Step 1: Independent review of the criteria for the recognition of academic achievements (by yourself)

• The examination is taken at a state/state-recognised higher education institution abroad
• No significant difference in
  • Content, i.e. courses have comparable content
  • Scope, i.e. courses have similar scope of performance (at least 6 ECTS for a 7.5 ECTS course at TU Dortmund University)
  • Level, i.e. comparable field of study (Bachelor's/Master's)

Step 2: Contact the chair by e-mail

The following should be included in the e-mail

• Name of the foreign university
• Name of the degree programme attended
• Course syllabus of the courses from abroad with
• Description of the course content
• Extent of ECTS/ credits
• Course description of the course at the URI Chair (module and name)
• Brief written justification as to why the course abroad corresponds in terms of content to the intended URI course.

After the documents have been checked, you will receive a notification by e-mail.

Please note that the examination will only be initiated if the information provided is complete!

Step 3: Recognition agreement

• Send the completed recognition agreement to the chair.
• In the case of recognition, we will arrange a personal appointment with you to hand over the recognition agreement.