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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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Studying at DTU

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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Strong admission figures for DTU programmes

DTU is offering 2,109 places to young people following a 6 per cent increase in the number of first-choice applications.

More companies are based on inventions from DTU

Inventions and patents from DTU form the basis for a growing number of spinout companies in Denmark.
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DTU advances in rankings of the world's best universities

Progress in two internationally recognised rankings reflects DTU's strategic efforts to strengthen its international visibility and research impact.

Dean of Studies: “The collaboration with Roskilde Festival is unique”

For the 15th time, Roskilde Festival is being used as a laboratory by DTU students. This year, 24 projects can be experienced at the festival.
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Upcoming events

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CodeRefinery workshop

09. sep 11:00 - 15:30 | Are you an academic researcher or student using computing/data, and is your work held back by struggling with the programming or data management? Or isn’t your research reproducible or open enough? Then, join the CodeRefinery tools workshop.

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Conference on how to attract and retain top talent

18. sep 09:30 - 19. sep 13:30 | Under the Danish EU Presidency, DTU is hosting a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) conference at DTU Lyngby Campus. The conference focuses on how European universities can attract and retain top talent — and shape the future of research in Europe.

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GBA Annual Conference 2025: “Key Technologies in the Bioeconomy”

29. sep 09:00 - 03. okt 17:00 | The 4th Annual Global Bioeconomy Alliance (GBA) Conference will be held from 29 September to 3 October 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark. This year’s theme, Key Technologies in the Bioeconomy, brings together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore sustainable solutions across sectors such as food, agriculture, biomaterials, and more. Highlights include policy and industry sessions, in-depth research discussions, and a visit to Kalundborg Symbiosis.
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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.

Learn more about working at DTU.

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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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