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As a DTU student, you get hands-on access to world-class facilities, and you engage in project-based assignments, offering you the chance to apply your theoretical knowledge to solve real-life problems.

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DTU’s study programmes are cross-disciplinary, you get hands-on access to world-class facilities, and you engage in project-based assignments where you can apply your theoretical knowledge to solve real-life problems.

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Ranked 2 in the world

In 2020, DTU achieved the best ranking position ever when World University Research Rankings placed DTU as the second best university in the world and number one in Europe.

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University reform means DTU will admit 92 fewer undergraduate students in 2025

92 fewer admissions to the BSc programmes in 2025 compared to 2024. Below you can see how DTU has chosen to implement the sector dimensioning imposed on the university.
The European Proba-3 mission was launched into space on 5th December from India with new technology on board from DTU Space, that have the potential to revolutionize the future of space exploration.

DTU and ESA explore the Sun's corona and test groundbreaking space technology

Today, the European Space Agency launched the satellite mission Proba-3 to explore the Sun's corona using equipment from DTU. This is part of a revolutionary concept where two satellites fly in formation, which could help create super telescopes and combat space debris in the future.

Bacteria reduce pig farm methane emissions

A Danish pig farm achieves significant methane emission reductions using a biofilter. This is shown by the results of the first full-scale test. Now the biofilter will be tested on more farms.

The cost of flooding from torrential rain and storm surges could reach DKK 406 billion

A new report from DTU shows that total flood damage to homes, holiday homes, commercial buildings, etc., will amount to around DKK 406 billion over the next 100 years. The report also shows that Denmark can save billions if we implement ambitious climate adaptation measures.
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Upcoming events

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dec

PhD Defence by Eduard Llorens Balada

17. dec 13:00 - 16:00 | On Tuesday 17 December 2024, Eduard Llorens Balada will defend his PhD thesis: Metal oxide thin films for optoelectronic applications.

18

dec

PhD defence by Malte Bjørn Hallgren

18. dec 13:00 - 17:00 | Malt Bjørn Hallgren will defend his PhD thesis "Development of applications using Oxford Nanopore Technology sequencing reads for epidemiological purposes"

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feb

Information Day at DTU

20. feb 2025 11:00 - 13:00 | If you have completed - or are about to complete your bachelor’s degree and are thinking of pursuing a master’s degree, then come the DTU’s Information Day to learn more about our full degree MSc programmes.
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Food

The world's population is growing, and the UN expects we will be close to 10 billion people by 2050.

So if we are to feed many more people, we need to make food production more sustainable.

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Field of peas. Photo: Colourbox

Job and career

DTU as a workplace

Ready for a challenging job in an international atmosphere?

As an employee at DTU, you become part of a large company with an international atmosphere and many opportunities to develop.

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Moving to Denmark?

Corporate HR is on hand to help with the many practical aspects of the relocation process. You and your family will be put in touch with a HR-consultant, who will be able to offer guidance and answers to your questions.

Learn more in our welcome guide.

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We strive for a sustainable future by developing value-adding technology for people
Technology for people DTU's Strategy 2020 - 2025

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