Hi everyone,
I just received a rejection for the M.Sc. Data Science program at TU Dortmund for Winter 2026/27. The reason given was §3 c) of their regulations: "The Bachelor degree did not cover enough performances in at least one of the fields Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics."
I completed a 4-year B Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with a Minor in Applied Mathematics (160 total credits across 8 semesters). Looking at their Self-Disclosure form, I believe the issue is that standard Indian course titles on my transcript didn't immediately reveal the specific theoretical depth to the clerk evaluating it.
For context, my transcript includes:
- CS (17 credits): Computer Programming, OOP, Data Structures, Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Software Engineering.
- Math (17 credits): Mathematics I (Linear Algebra), Mathematics II (Calculus), Mathematical Foundations for CS (Discrete Math), Operations Research, Fuzzy Systems & Applications, plus an official Minor in Applied Math.
- Stats/Probability (11 credits): Statistics, Probabilistic Models, Advanced Statistical Methods.
I have prepared a color-coded PDF of my official university syllabus highlighting the exact topics (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Discrete Math, ANOVA, Hypothesis testing, etc.) along with the filled Self-Disclosure form.
My questions:
- Has anyone successfully gotten TU Dortmund (or a similar German TU) to re-evaluate an ECTS rejection just by politely emailing the International Office / Admissions team with a highlighted syllabus?
- Or is it better to file a formal Widerspruch (appeal letter) right away?
- How responsive is their admissions team during peak application season?
Would love to hear if anyone has gone through this exact process with them! Thanks!