Student life at Food Technology
When it's time to recharge or connect, Café 202 right in our building offers a cozy space to meet up with fellow students, researchers, and friends.
Whether you're passionate about food safety, nutrition, or sustainable solutions, there's room to explore, test, and challenge yourself together with fellow students.
Turn your own ideas into real prototypes in inspiring spaces like Food lab in the innovation hub DTU Skylab.
The DTU Alt Protein Project – an initiative pushing the boundaries of future foods – was started by students just like you.
At DTU Food, you’re not just studying. You’re part of a vibrant innovation environment where good ideas grow among students.
Read about student life at DTU.
“It’s great that we’re tackling current challenges. For example, I’m part of the student initiative DTU Alt Protein Project, where we’re working on sustainable proteins as alternatives to meat. Here, we’re a group of students with shared interests who can help and inspire one another.”
Teaching Methods
Lectures will provide you with a general overview of the course while the group instructions are based on general discussions as well as close collaboration between the professor/lecturer and the students. Compared to most other countries, the relationship between professor and student is quite informal.
One of the most characteristic features of the Danish educational system is the emphasis placed on student involvement. Students are expected to be capable of working independently as well as contributing actively to classroom discussions. And active student participation has a high priority at DTU.
Read more about 'Learning the Scandinavian way'
An international environment
At DTU, you’ll find a versatile and international study environment, where nearly half of the students, as well as many members of the faculty, come from abroad. You’ll join a community in which a mix of cultures meets to learn, collaborate, and co-create in food technology.
Language
All courses at MSc level are taught in English.
Friday cafés
DTU has several Friday Cafés where you can let your hair down and get to know your fellow students.
Learn more about the Friday cafés
Clubs, associations and sports
DTU has a wide range of clubs, associations, and sports facilities for students and staff alike.