Location & approach

By car

The campus of the TU Dortmund University is located near the freeway junction Dortmund West, where the A45 crosses the B1/A40. The Dortmund-Eichlinghofen exit on the A45 leads to the South Campus, the Dortmund-Dorstfeld exit on the A40 leads to the North Campus. The university is signposted at both exits.

By bus and train

The "Dortmund Universität" S-Bahn station is located directly on the North Campus. From there, the S1 runs every 20 or 30 minutes to Dortmund main station and in the opposite direction to Düsseldorf main station via Bochum, Essen and Duisburg. In addition, the university can be reached by the bus lines 445, 447 and 462. Timetable information can be found on the homepage of the Rhine-Ruhr transport association, and DSW21 also offers an interactive route network map.

The H-Bahn

One of the landmarks of the TU Dortmund is the H-Bahn. Line 1 runs every 10 minutes between Dortmund Eichlinghofen and the Technology Center via Campus South and Dortmund University S, while Line 2 commutes every 5 minutes between Campus North and Campus South. It covers this distance in two minutes.

By plane

From Dortmund Airport, the AirportExpress takes just over 20 minutes to Dortmund main station and from there to the university by S-Bahn. A wider range of international flight connections is offered by Düsseldorf Airport, about 60 kilometers away, which can be reached directly by S-Bahn from the university's train station.

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Location & approach

By car

The campus of the TU Dortmund University is located near the freeway junction Dortmund West, where the A45 crosses the B1/A40. The Dortmund-Eichlinghofen exit on the A45 leads to the South Campus, the Dortmund-Dorstfeld exit on the A40 leads to the North Campus. The university is signposted at both exits.

By bus and train

The "Dortmund Universität" S-Bahn station is located directly on the North Campus. From there, the S1 runs every 20 or 30 minutes to Dortmund main station and in the opposite direction to Düsseldorf main station via Bochum, Essen and Duisburg. In addition, the university can be reached by the bus lines 445, 447 and 462. Timetable information can be found on the homepage of the Rhine-Ruhr transport association, and DSW21 also offers an interactive route network map.

The H-Bahn

One of the landmarks of the TU Dortmund is the H-Bahn. Line 1 runs every 10 minutes between Dortmund Eichlinghofen and the Technology Center via Campus South and Dortmund University S, while Line 2 commutes every 5 minutes between Campus North and Campus South. It covers this distance in two minutes.

By plane

From Dortmund Airport, the AirportExpress takes just over 20 minutes to Dortmund main station and from there to the university by S-Bahn. A wider range of international flight connections is offered by Düsseldorf Airport, about 60 kilometers away, which can be reached directly by S-Bahn from the university's train station.

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Summer School for Sustainability 2026 - Register Now!

07/17/2026 -

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Nachhaltigkeitsbüro

Ein Student und ein wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter aus der Fakultät Raumplanung sowie zwei Mitarbeiter aus dem Nachhaltigkeitsbüro sitzen auf SDG-Würfeln in einer Runde und diskutieren über die Planung einer summer school sustainability.

The Summer School for Sustainability 2026, running from September 14-18, is now open for registration in the LSF course portal.

Dear Students,

Join us at the Summer School for Sustainability 2026, running from September 14-18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. This initiative is a collaborative effort among various institutions and members of TU Dortmund University, Ruhr University Bochum and University of Duisburg-Essen and is designed to enhance your understanding of sustainability and equip you with the skills needed for impactful decisions in both your professional and personal lives.

Explore Key Topics:

Start with an in-depth analysis of the Sustainable Development Goals and the latest findings of the IPCC Report (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), enhancing your grasp of pressing global and local sustainability challenges.
Engage in Sustain2030, a dynamic simulation game where you navigate the complexities of political and financial constraints as a stakeholder in a citizens' council.
Conclude with a group poster presentation that consolidates your learning outcomes, serving as your non-graded assessment.

Registration, Selection Process, and Credits:

Earn 3 CP, applicable as a basic, non-graded module towards the studium oecologicum, contingent upon full participation and engagement.
International students are prioritized from any discipline, with a total of 60 spots – 20 per university – available.
To register, visit the LSF course portal.

The module will be conducted in English and requires in-person attendance.

We eagerly anticipate your participation in this enriching summer school, designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable practices forward.