Overview

On the Wind Energy programme from Technical University of Denmark (DTU) PhD students carry out an important part of the research of the Department.

They also have industrial PhDs, which means that they are partly funded by companies and spend a part of their time there.

How do you become a PhD student at DTU Wind Energy

National as well as international candidates may apply for the programme. We are seeking highly qualified candidates with good grades and a focused interest in research.

According to the PhD Act issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, the PhD education in Denmark is rated at 180 ECTS points equivalent to 3 years of full time study

Programme Structure

Courses include:

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

You can be admitted as a PhD student at DTU at any time of the year. The actual studies can however not begin until the month after the academic approval.

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted as a PhD student, an applicant must have satisfactory results from one of the following exams:

A Danish Master’s degree in engineering.

A Master’s degree (based on two years of master’s studies equivalent to 120 ECTS points) from a Danish, long-cycle higher educational programme which, in the estimation of the relevant PhD school, gives the applicant the qualifications necessary to complete the course of study in question.

The examinations of international students are evaluated on the basis of information as to the length and content of their studies. Such examinations must at least be at a level equivalent to a Danish examination qualifying the holder for direct admission. The evaluation of the level of an applicant may take place using tests conducted by the potential PhD school and approved by the head of the PhD school.

An official translation of the foreign MSc diploma must be submitted together with the application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The PhD school must ensure that funds are available for the duration of the study programme and that the funding plan covers all three years.

Living costs

Kongens Lyngby

Denmark

5500 - 8500 DKK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.