Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
- About
- Overview
- Academic Details
- Area(s) of study
- Useful information
- How to apply
- Student Testimonial
The Technical University of Denmark was founded in 1829 and is considered one of the top technical universities in the world and one of the most innovative in Europe. Its facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories and test centres as well as Denmark’s biggest space research facilities.
Academic Highlights
DTU is one of the leading engineering universities in Europe with a focus on physical sciences and on industries such as agriculture, management, transport and construction. It is a world leader in collaborating with industry.
Location
DTU’s main campus is located in Lyngby, on the outskirts of Copenhagen. It is divided into four quadrants and was designed by renowned Danish architects Eva and Nils Koppel
Did you know?
DTU embraces the Scandinavian way of teaching its 10,000 students, encouraging them to take responsibility for their own projects and displaying a refreshing lack of hierarchy. Relatively informal relationships between academics and students means that professors are known by their first names.
Language of Instruction | Danish, English (limited in some areas) | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
| Minimum Result Required | 60% WAM | |||||
| Previous round cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 60% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027 | 10-12 places | |||||
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Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | All Faculties | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
Course Base (pay attention to the note for exchange students at the bottom of this page)
Restrictions
- If you are an undergraduate student you will have need to have completed at least two years of full time study in order to be allowed into postgraduate units.
- Units from the Bachelor of Science programs are mainly taught in Danish.
- All units from the MSc programs are taught in English.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
22.5 ECTS* | 30 ECTS |
ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
*If your study load cannot exactly equate to 22.5 ECTS, then you will need to complete a study load as close to 22.5 ECTS without going under in order to receive 18 Monash credit points.
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
45 ECTS | 60 ECTS |
Academic Calendar
DTU Autumn semester (Monash Semester 2): late August – late December
DTU Spring semester (Monash Semester 1): early February – early June
DTU's Academic Calendar
Biological sciences | Biomedical sciences | Chemistry | Design |
Earth, atmosphere and environmental sciences | Engineering | Engineering - chemical | Engineering - civil |
Engineering - electrical and computer systems | Engineering - materials science | Engineering - mechanical and aerospace | Information technology |
Management | Mathematical sciences | Medical imaging and radiation sciences | Physics and astronomy |
Public health and preventive medicine | Science |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
DTU offers advice on accommodation here.
Visas
If you’re planning to stay in Denmark for more than 90 days you’ll usually need a student visa (ST1 Residence and Work Permit for Tertiary Students) from the Danish Consulate General in your home country; in Australia it is the Royal Danish Consulate General, Sydney. Once you’re accepted by the University, you’ll receive an endorsed form that you can use to apply for your visa.
For more information on visas, visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark website. DTU also provide some advice on applying for a residence permit.
Health and insurance
After receiving your visa you must apply for a Danish Personal Registration Number (CPR number) to receive health benefits and be covered by the Danish health insurance system. DTU provides information about health and safety, including health insurance.
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.
Orientation and extra-curricular
Orientation, or Introduction Week, is compulsory for all exchange students. Specific information about orientation can be found at the following links for undergraduate students, and for postgraduate students. As an exchange student, you have the option of taking a Danish Language course before the semester starts or during the semester.
DTU has vibrant student life for exchange students to enjoy. You might find this Study in Denmark website also interesting.
Cost of living
DTU offers advice on living expenses.
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
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