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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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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.

Prize winner is revolutionizing the design of sustainable innovations

Throughout her working life, Professor Daniela Pigosso has realized that sustainable innovations can end up increasing the environmental impact, if changes in consumer behavior are not considered. Now, she receives the Grundfos Prize 2024 for her work on Design for Sustainability.

Meltwater's path from the top of Greenland's ice sheet to the ocean is now mapped

New research from DTU sheds light on what happens to the large amounts of meltwater that run off the surface of Greenland's ice sheet and flow beneath the ice and into the Arctic Ocean. These processes and their contribution to global sea levels will become increasingly significant in the future, making it essential to understand them better.

DTU named the best technical university in the EU

High quality in research, education and innovation has earned DTU the status as the best technical university in the EU.
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Upcoming events

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dec

Applied AI Lunch Talks_

05. dec 12:00 - 01:00 | Where industry, startups, and academia meet around technology, business, and societal impact

09

dec

Conference: eMOTIONAL Cities

09. dec 08:30 - 18:00 | One-Day event dedicated to the intersection between Neurosciences, Architecture, Urban Planning, Individual Behaviour and Mental Wellbeing.

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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