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Technical University of Denmark (DTU)was founded in 1829 by the father of electromagnetism, H. C. Ørsted, whose vision was to create a polytechnical institution that would benefit society through natural and technical sciences. This vision has since established DTU as an internationally renowned institution amongst the top technical universities in Europe and in the world. DTU emphasizes the development of value-creating technology for people and for society, which is expressed in the university's close collaboration with business and industry.
Technical University of Denmark educates engineers from bachelor’s, to master’s all the way through to PhD level, specializing in engineering and science. All teaching, supervision, and course development at the university is carried out by more than 2,200 professors and lecturers who are themselves active researchers.
About Technical University of Denmark
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)was founded in 1829 by the father of electromagnetism, H. C. Ørsted, whose vision was to create a polytechnical institution that would benefit society through natural and technical sciences. This vision has since established DTU as an internationally renowned institution amongst the top technical universities in Europe and in the world. DTU emphasizes the development of value-creating technology for people and for society, which is expressed in the university's close collaboration with business and industry.
Technical University of Denmark educates engineers from bachelor’s, to master’s all the way through to PhD level, specializing in engineering and science. All teaching, supervision, and course development at the university is carried out by more than 2,200 professors and lecturers who are themselves active researchers.
If you are interested in applying to Technical University of Denmark, the admissions process and application deadlines may varies depending on your citizenship and which programme you wish to study. Please visit the university's website for up-to-date information.
Please note that students who are non-EU/EEA citizens need to apply for a residence permit before arriving in Denmark, whereas students who are EU/EEA citizens do not need to do this. Admitted students will receive more information on how and when to apply for a residence permit after admission.
Application Webinars
DTU hosts application webinarsto offer guidance and advice about the application process.
General
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Technical University of Denmarkencourages hands-on, practical approaches to learning. DTU believes strongly in the academic merits and innovative mindset of students, and students are always encouraged to take use of the university's world-class facilities and services, including:
Skylab - DTU Skylab is the innovation hub located at Lyngby campus at Technical University of Denmark. Skylab focuses on enabling student innovation and entrepreneurship through three focus areas; student innovation, company collaboration and academia. All DTU students and affiliated students are welcomed, and Skylab opens its doors to all levels of student innovation, from smaller student projects and case-solving for courses to student start-ups and world-changing ideas.
Nanoteket– a specialized teaching laboratory for nanotechnology
Career Centre - The Career Centre focuses on helping students accelerate their career, whether it be finding a student job or assisting in CV and job application writing. Throughout the semester, the Career Centre arranges events that create bridges between students and the business sector, such as Career Weeks, Student Job Bazars, and Diversity Days.
DTU Library - The university library houses over one million scientific articles and e-books, with individual study spaces as well as private study rooms for group work. The libraries at both the Lyngby and Ballerup campuses are accessible 24/7 with an active student card.
The university bookstore - The university bookstore is where students buy their course books, stationery and more. The bookstore offers a 10 percent discount on all purchases for students.
Check out the university’s website for more information about its research facilities.
The university’s main campus is based in Lyngby in the northern suburbs of the country’s capital, Copenhagen – a location which boasts great natural beauty and is surrounded by wooded areas, sports fields, inner courtyards, as well as tranquil gardens.
12,899 students at the bachelor's and master's levels study at DTU. In addition, 1,453 PhD students are currently enrolled. DTU's campus has a truly distinctive international atmosphere: around 44% of the university's MSc students are international, and the university hosts exchange students from roughly 120 partner universities around the world. DTU emphasizes the possibility to go abroad at all levels of education, e.g. as exchange students or by studying a Joing International MSc programme.
The campus is a 25-minute bus ride away from Copenhagen, allowing students the opportunity to enjoy the cultural and historical sights of the vibrant European capital. With low crime rates, an efficient and free health care system, and bike lanes as a natural part of the infrastructure, Denmark presents a safe environment for students. Combined with the cultural emphasis on work-life balance, Denmark is considered as one of the happiest countries in the world.
When it comes to student accommodation at DTU, there are a number of options available: halls of residence, shared student housing, as well as private accommodation where you can rent a room in a normal family residence. International students at the BSc and MSc levels are offered guidance by the International Accommodation Office (Boligfonden DTU) either on- or off-campus. Please visit the International Accommodation Office's webiste for further information.
Prospective students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with DTU’s Student Guide for an overview of everything you need to know about studying at DTU and living in Denmark.
You may also visit the International Student Blogto read blogs written by current international students at DTU.
There is a worldwide demand for talented engineers, and graduates of DTU tend to find employment quickly after graduation. In fact, 42 percent of students secure a job before graduating, whilst 85 percent find employment within the first six months after graduating.
The Career Centre at the university offers careers advice and support for students, including CV-drop in sessions, conferences, workshops and case-competitions in close collaboration with industry partners. In this way, students can gain an in-depth understanding of the Danish labour market and world culture prior to graduation. The Career Centre also assists students who are looking for student jobs while studying at DTU.
Tuition fees
International
15,000 EUR
Tuition fees
EU/EEA citizens are exempted from paying tuition fees. In most circumstances, non-EU/EEA citizens are required to pay tuition fees at DTU. However, some non-EU/EEA citizens may be exempt. If you are unsure as to whether you are required to pay tuition fees, you can find out by clicking here. The tuition fees are €7,500 per semester (€45,000 for a three-year BSc degree and €30,000 for a two-year MSc degree). The tuition fees are paid per semester, or in one lump sum.
If you are an international student who is interested in studying at Technical University of Denmark, special funding is also available. Options include:
Tuition fee waivers. Every year, DTU awards a limited number of tuition fee waivers to new non-EU MSc students with an excellent academic record. Tuition fee waivers are awarded on academic merit and cover tuition fees for two years. To be considered, you must submit a separate personal statement alongside your initial application indicating your interest in being awarded the tuition fee waiver. Please note that the tuition fee wavers are only awarded at the graduate level. There are currently no tuition fee waivers at the undergraduate level.
Scholarships – DTU does not offer additional scholarships, and students are encouraged to look for external means of financing. You may visit the DTU website for further information.
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
Technical University of Denmark is one of the top public universities in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. It is ranked #=109 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
Technical University of Denmark
DTU Lyngby, Kongens Lyngby Denmark
# =109QS World University Rankings
60Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes
34 % International students
About Technical University of Denmark
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) was founded in 1829 by the father of electromagnetism, H. C. Ørsted, whose vision was to create a polytechnical institution that would benefit society through natural and technical sciences. This vision has since established DTU as an internationally renowned institution amongst the top technical universities in Europe and in the world. DTU emphasizes the development of value-creating technology for people and for society, which is expressed in the university's close collaboration with business and industry.
Technical University of Denmark educates engineers from bachelor’s, to master’s all the way through to PhD level, specializing in engineering and science. All teaching, supervision, and course development at the university is carried out by more than 2,200 professors and lecturers who are themselves active researchers.
About Technical University of Denmark
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) was founded in 1829 by the father of electromagnetism, H. C. Ørsted, whose vision was to create a polytechnical institution that would benefit society through natural and technical sciences. This vision has since established DTU as an internationally renowned institution amongst the top technical universities in Europe and in the world. DTU emphasizes the development of value-creating technology for people and for society, which is expressed in the university's close collaboration with business and industry.
Technical University of Denmark educates engineers from bachelor’s, to master’s all the way through to PhD level, specializing in engineering and science. All teaching, supervision, and course development at the university is carried out by more than 2,200 professors and lecturers who are themselves active researchers.
Available programmes
Engineering and Technology (1)
Bachelor's Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data
Bachelor's Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data
Bachelor's Programme in Biotechnology
Bachelor's Programme in Biotechnology
Bachelor's Programme in Building Design
Bachelor's Programme in Building Design
Bachelor's Programme in Building Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Building Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Chemistry and Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Chemistry and Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Computer Engineering
Bachelor's Programme in Computer Engineering
Bachelor's Programme in Cyber Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Cyber Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Data Science and Management
Bachelor's Programme in Data Science and Management
Bachelor's Programme in Design and Innovation
Bachelor's Programme in Design and Innovation
Bachelor's Programme in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's Programme in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's Programme in Environmental Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Environmental Technology
Bachelor's Programme in General Engineering
Bachelor's Programme in General Engineering
Bachelor's Programme in Geophysics and Space Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Geophysics and Space Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics and Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics and Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Medicine and Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Medicine and Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Physics and Engineering
Bachelor's Programme in Physics and Engineering
Bachelor's Programme in Production and Construction
Bachelor's Programme in Production and Construction
Bachelor's Programme in Software Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Software Technology
Bachelor's Programme in Sustainable Energy Design
Bachelor's Programme in Sustainable Energy Design
Bachelor's Programme in Technical Biomedicine
Bachelor's Programme in Technical Biomedicine
Business and Management (4)
MSc in Business Administration and Bioentrepreneurship
MSc in Business Administration and Bioentrepreneurship
MSc in Business Analytics
MSc in Business Analytics
Engineering and Technology (4)
MSc in Architectural Engineering
MSc in Architectural Engineering
MSc in Autonomous Systems
MSc in Autonomous Systems
MSc in Biomaterial Engineering for Medicine
MSc in Biomaterial Engineering for Medicine
MSc in Biotechnology
MSc in Biotechnology
MSc in Building Design
MSc in Building Design
MSc in Chemical and Biochemical Technology
MSc in Chemical and Biochemical Technology
MSc in Civil Engineering
MSc in Civil Engineering
MSc in Communication Technologies and System Design
MSc in Communication Technologies and System Design
MSc in Computer Science and Engineering
MSc in Computer Science and Engineering
MSc in Construction Technology
MSc in Construction Technology
MSc in Construction and Mechanics
MSc in Construction and Mechanics
MSc in Design and Innovation
MSc in Design and Innovation
MSc in Earth and Space Physics and Engineering
MSc in Earth and Space Physics and Engineering
MSc in Electrical Engineering
MSc in Electrical Engineering
MSc in Engineering Acoustics
MSc in Engineering Acoustics
MSc in Environmental Engineering
MSc in Environmental Engineering
MSc in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
MSc in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
MSc in Industrial Economics and Technology Management
MSc in Industrial Economics and Technology Management
MSc in Information Technology
MSc in Information Technology
MSc in Light and Technology
MSc in Light and Technology
MSc in Marine Engineering
MSc in Marine Engineering
MSc in Materials and Process Technology
MSc in Materials and Process Technology
MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Computation
MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Computation
MSc in Medicine and Technology
MSc in Medicine and Technology
MSc in Sound and Acoustic Technology
MSc in Sound and Acoustic Technology
MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems
MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems
MSc in Sustainable Energy Technologies
MSc in Sustainable Energy Technologies
MSc in Technology Entrepreneurship
MSc in Technology Entrepreneurship
MSc in Wind Energy
MSc in Wind Energy
Life Sciences and Medicine (4)
MSc in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
MSc in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology
MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology
Natural Sciences (4)
MSc in Applied Chemistry
MSc in Applied Chemistry
MSc in Food Technology
MSc in Food Technology
MSc in Geophysics and Space Technology
MSc in Geophysics and Space Technology
MSc in Ocean Engineering
MSc in Ocean Engineering
MSc in Physics and Technology
MSc in Physics and Technology
MSc in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
MSc in Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Engineering and Technology (1)
PhD programme
PhD programme
University information
If you are interested in applying to Technical University of Denmark, the admissions process and application deadlines may varies depending on your citizenship and which programme you wish to study. Please visit the university's website for up-to-date information.
Please note that students who are non-EU/EEA citizens need to apply for a residence permit before arriving in Denmark, whereas students who are EU/EEA citizens do not need to do this. Admitted students will receive more information on how and when to apply for a residence permit after admission.
Application Webinars
DTU hosts application webinars to offer guidance and advice about the application process.
General
Technical University of Denmark encourages hands-on, practical approaches to learning. DTU believes strongly in the academic merits and innovative mindset of students, and students are always encouraged to take use of the university's world-class facilities and services, including:
Skylab - DTU Skylab is the innovation hub located at Lyngby campus at Technical University of Denmark. Skylab focuses on enabling student innovation and entrepreneurship through three focus areas; student innovation, company collaboration and academia. All DTU students and affiliated students are welcomed, and Skylab opens its doors to all levels of student innovation, from smaller student projects and case-solving for courses to student start-ups and world-changing ideas.
Databars and workstations
Full-scale test facilities and centers for wind turbines, ocean vessels and anechoic chambers
Nanoteket – a specialized teaching laboratory for nanotechnology
Career Centre - The Career Centre focuses on helping students accelerate their career, whether it be finding a student job or assisting in CV and job application writing. Throughout the semester, the Career Centre arranges events that create bridges between students and the business sector, such as Career Weeks, Student Job Bazars, and Diversity Days.
DTU Library - The university library houses over one million scientific articles and e-books, with individual study spaces as well as private study rooms for group work. The libraries at both the Lyngby and Ballerup campuses are accessible 24/7 with an active student card.
The university bookstore - The university bookstore is where students buy their course books, stationery and more. The bookstore offers a 10 percent discount on all purchases for students.
Check out the university’s website for more information about its research facilities.
360 degree campus tour of DTU
Student life
The university’s main campus is based in Lyngby in the northern suburbs of the country’s capital, Copenhagen – a location which boasts great natural beauty and is surrounded by wooded areas, sports fields, inner courtyards, as well as tranquil gardens.
12,899 students at the bachelor's and master's levels study at DTU. In addition, 1,453 PhD students are currently enrolled. DTU's campus has a truly distinctive international atmosphere: around 44% of the university's MSc students are international, and the university hosts exchange students from roughly 120 partner universities around the world. DTU emphasizes the possibility to go abroad at all levels of education, e.g. as exchange students or by studying a Joing International MSc programme.
The campus is a 25-minute bus ride away from Copenhagen, allowing students the opportunity to enjoy the cultural and historical sights of the vibrant European capital. With low crime rates, an efficient and free health care system, and bike lanes as a natural part of the infrastructure, Denmark presents a safe environment for students. Combined with the cultural emphasis on work-life balance, Denmark is considered as one of the happiest countries in the world.
When it comes to student accommodation at DTU, there are a number of options available: halls of residence, shared student housing, as well as private accommodation where you can rent a room in a normal family residence. International students at the BSc and MSc levels are offered guidance by the International Accommodation Office (Boligfonden DTU) either on- or off-campus. Please visit the International Accommodation Office's webiste for further information.
Prospective students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with DTU’s Student Guide for an overview of everything you need to know about studying at DTU and living in Denmark.
You may also visit the International Student Blog to read blogs written by current international students at DTU.
There is a worldwide demand for talented engineers, and graduates of DTU tend to find employment quickly after graduation. In fact, 42 percent of students secure a job before graduating, whilst 85 percent find employment within the first six months after graduating.
The Career Centre at the university offers careers advice and support for students, including CV-drop in sessions, conferences, workshops and case-competitions in close collaboration with industry partners. In this way, students can gain an in-depth understanding of the Danish labour market and world culture prior to graduation. The Career Centre also assists students who are looking for student jobs while studying at DTU.
Tuition fees
International
EU/EEA citizens are exempted from paying tuition fees. In most circumstances, non-EU/EEA citizens are required to pay tuition fees at DTU. However, some non-EU/EEA citizens may be exempt. If you are unsure as to whether you are required to pay tuition fees, you can find out by clicking here.
The tuition fees are €7,500 per semester (€45,000 for a three-year BSc degree and €30,000 for a two-year MSc degree). The tuition fees are paid per semester, or in one lump sum.
If you are an international student who is interested in studying at Technical University of Denmark, special funding is also available. Options include:
Tuition fee waivers. Every year, DTU awards a limited number of tuition fee waivers to new non-EU MSc students with an excellent academic record. Tuition fee waivers are awarded on academic merit and cover tuition fees for two years. To be considered, you must submit a separate personal statement alongside your initial application indicating your interest in being awarded the tuition fee waiver.
Please note that the tuition fee wavers are only awarded at the graduate level. There are currently no tuition fee waivers at the undergraduate level.
Scholarships – DTU does not offer additional scholarships, and students are encouraged to look for external means of financing. You may visit the DTU website for further information.
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
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Rankings & Ratings
Technical University of Denmark is one of the top public universities in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. It is ranked #=109 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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