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Sustainability at TU Dortmund University
lecture hall with a lot of students © Jürgen Huhn​/​TU Dortmund

studium oecologicum

General Information

Sustainability and climate protection are becoming more important in our society and are being considered in an interdisciplinary way in many institutions and companies. Universities have a special responsibility to support education for sustainable development and research on topics relevant to the future.

Therefore, since the 2021/22 winter semester, TU Dortmund University has been offering the studium oecologicum sustainability certificate, which students can earn in addition to their regular studies.

The certificate is free of charge, and no general registration is required. When you submit your first successful exam result for the certificate, you are automatically registered and added to our database.

Key visual of the studium oecologicum with an icon of an open book. © ITMC​/​TU Dortmund University
Information FAQ for students

Structure

The structure of the studium oecologicum is depicted as a potted plant. The five subject areas arranged around the pot, and a plant with four leaves grows from it. The leaves display the overall scope and the various module areas. © ITMC​/​TU Dortmund University

Three modules with a total of 10 credit points must be taken and successfully completed:

  •  an interdisciplinary basic module
  • an advanced module from the student's own subject area (if possible)
  • an advanced module from another subject area

The modules offered in the studium oecologicum are divided into five subject areas:

  •  Education
  • Society
  • Science and Technology
  • Economy
  • Space and Construction

The lecturers assign their respective courses to one of these subject areas.

For example, if you are studying physics, your department is Science and Technology; for architecture and civil engineering, the department is Space and Construction. Students in teacher education programs belong to the Education department.

If you selected a module from the Science and Technology division as your first advanced module within your own field, you may choose a module from Education, Society, Space and Construction, or Economics for your second advanced module.

Lecture Overview

Certificates of Achievement

If you have successfully taken part in the examination of a course, have the lecturer certify your participation. Please use the certificate of achievement provided and send it to us completed and signed by the lecturer using the button below (at the bottom of the page that opens).

Upload Certificate of Achievement for a Lecture

If you have achieved at least 10 credit points in the three modules, use our application form to obtain the certificate. Your entries will be checked by the Sustainability Office and if all requirements are met, you will be issued with the certificate.

Application for Issuance of the Certificate

Further details about the studium oecologicum can be found in the certificate regulations.

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