In 2022, the federal government passed the new BAföG reform.

This means, among other things, a higher maximum subsidy amount (from EUR 861 to EUR 934) and higher property allowances (from EUR 15,000 to EUR 21,800 for under-30s).

Nevertheless, not all eligible students apply for BAföG.

In order to find out why this is the case, the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods in Bonn, together with Fraunhofer FIT, created a NRW-wide survey. This is intended to uncover misjudgments – this helps us as the AStA to better support students with BAföG problems.

The survey runs until May 31st and can be accessed via the link below. Participation in the study is voluntary and anonymous. The data will be treated confidentially and used exclusively for research purposes.

In addition, 100 times €25 will be raffled among the participants.

Link to the survey: http://www.coll.mpg.de/studienfinanzierung

If you want to check whether you are eligible to apply, you can do so at bafoeg-rechner.de, for example

If you have any questions, there is also the initial consultation for the BAföG application from the Studierendenwerk (Wed 9-11 a.m. via Zoom) and our AStA BAföG advice (bafoeg@asta.tu-dortmund.de).

Our AStA-consulting concerning study issues now takes place every Tuesday from 11 am to 1 pm.

You are interested in what is happening in the world? Do you want to change something and have the feeling that human rights need much more attention? Then the Working Group for Human Rights is just right for you!
We want to rebuild the group and are looking for you! As a group, we want to actively advocate for the rights of all people and are looking for creative ways to bring about change. We believe that each of us can help create a better world.
By working with other like-minded people and organizing campaigns and events, we want to draw attention to important issues. Whether it’s standing up for the rights of refugees, fighting discrimination and racism, or promoting education and health – we are ready to stand up for all human rights. To this end, we also work in close cooperation with Amnesty International.
Together we can build a strong community and have a positive impact on society. Become part of the AG for Human Rights now! We would be delighted to meet you at one of our regular group meetings. For this and for any questions, please contact us by email at

ai-hochschulgruppe.do@amnesty-emails.de

Until then!

Dear Students,

We hereby cordially invite you to the information event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the StuPa election. Various lists will be presented at the event, which will compete in the next StuPa election. There you can find out more and exchange ideas with the lists and consider whether you might even want to run for office. The event takes place in the EF50 HS2 or online.

Zoom-Meeting:
https://tu-dortmund.zoom.us/j/91246635563?pwd=YVdiM1lwaDJpWVlCd0tnUU04THF3dz09
Meeting-ID: 912 4663 5563
Kenncode: 327325

If you have received an increased transport fee (fine) despite owning a valid semester ticket, write to us using the form on our website!

From March 20th to April 2nd the U44 will not run due to a construction site. Replacement buses will be running between the Reinoldikirche and Borsigplatz stations during this period!

More information: www.bus-und-bahn.de