For almost two centuries DTU, Technical University of Denmark, has been dedicated to fulfilling the vision of H.C. Ørsted—the father of electromagnetism—who founded the university in 1829 to develop and create value using the natural sciences and the technical sciences to benefit society.
Top reasons to study here
- Today, DTU is ranked as one of the foremost technical universities in Europe, continues to set new records in the number of publications.
- DTU is an independent and self-governing university with a Board of Governors as its highest authority.
- DTU is committed to the international exchange of knowledge and works closely with international companies and universities.
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About
History
Founded in 1829 with the mission of creating value for the benefit of society, DTU is an international elite technical university where education, scientific advice, and innovation rest on a solid foundation of world-class research.
Education
DTU is one of Denmark’s foremost research universities. As such we educate, make innovative discoveries, generate entrepreneurial ideas for improving people’s lives and protect the environment. The University serves as an engine of economic growth and social prosperity and is particularly well-known for its success in the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the marketplace.
The University is at the academic and multidisciplinary forefront of the technical and the natural sciences—with new initiatives in a number of demanding engineering disciplines, including sustainable energy technology and life science.
Research
With a research profile characterized by depth, innovation, and impact, DTU is at the academic forefront within the technical and the natural sciences.
Special focus is dedicated to a number of global and challenging research disciplines, including sustainable energy technologies and life sciences.
The Unviersity promotes promising fields of research within the technical and the natural sciences, especially based on usefulness to society, relevance to business, and sustainability.
Career
DTU Career Centre can help you make a successful transition from student to employee. Among the services we offer are workshops, networking events, and drop-in CV feedback.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
104 -5
2022
99 4
2021
103
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
151
2021
151
2020
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
165 -4
2022
161 -6
2021
155
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
166 19
2022
185 2
2021
187
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The SU Office offers guidance to all DTU students on SU rules, and processes applications for SU, SU loans, youth cards and study abroad scholarships.
Housing services
DTU is renowned for its vibrant student life. You can join one of the many clubs and activities or attend the Friday bars and the many other social events and festive occasions at DTU.
DTU Lyngby Campus has several student canteens, a library, a bookstore, and unique student facilities such as DTU Skylab. As a student you also have access to Portalen and CampusNet, which will be an indispensable part of your studies.
Library services
DTU Library in building 101 is a traditional university library as well as a digital library and the Technical Information Centre of Denmark.
The digital library, DTU Findit, gives you access to millions of scientific articles and online e-books. In addition to the more classical library services, including textbook and reference collection.Medical services
The Danish welfare system allows international students to receive free medical care during their study in Denmark.
Student Life
Campus life
- •DTU´s main campus is in Lyngby, located 15 km north of Copenhagen.
- DTU Ballerup Campus is located 10 km west for Copenhagen.
- DTU Risoe Campus is located approx. 40 km west of Copenhagen.
- DTU Hirtshals Campus location is in Jutland close by the sea.
- DTU Sisimiut Campus location is in Greenland.
- Some DTU departments have addresses outside the main campus area.
- DTU has research and test facilities throughout the country.
Sports facilities
DTU has a large selection of indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Indoors you can play soccer (football), Indiaca and badminton, dance, sing, attend yoga classes, sweat it out in the fitness centre or get in shape for your next skiing holiday.
Outdoors you can play soccer (football), rugby, basket or beach volleyball. You can also go sailing on Øresund or soar through the air in a hang glider. Check out your options on Sports at DTU.
Student clubs
DTU has a wide range of various clubs and associations for both students and staff.
The following list includes a selection of the various clubs and associations with links to their respective websites—please note that some of the websites might be in Danish.
- Clubs
- DTU's Art Association
- DTU Choir
- PianoForum
- Hypatia
- XFM student radio
Accreditation
DTU was granted an institutional accreditation by the Danish Accreditation Institution (member of ENQA). The institutional accreditation ensures that the quality assurance system of the institution is well-described, well-argued, and well-functioning in practice.
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