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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 1 in Europe

For the third consecutive year, DTU ranks first on EngiRank, a survey of the top technical universities in Europe.

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Record-breaking interest in DTU among young people

More than 3,300 applicants have DTU as their first choice, but political restrictions mean the university still has to turn away qualified young people who want to be engineers.

The length of your upper leg could help detect diabetes

A new home test can detect type 2 diabetes or prediabetes with high accuracy. The test has been developed using artificial intelligence and large amounts of health data – and surprisingly, one of the steps involves measuring the length of your thigh.

President: New government gives research and technology a key role in Denmark’s future

The President of DTU is very positive about the new government’s ambitions for education, research, technology and digitalization.

For DTU, a top-three ranking in Ingeniørens Profilanalyse 2026 highlights the university’s strong position among engineers.

DTU ranks among Denmark’s most popular engineering workplaces

For the second year in a row, engineers rank DTU as the third most popular engineering workplace in Denmark, according to a profile analysis conducted by Teknologiens Mediehus.

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Aug

Light rail opening party at DTU

22. Aug 10:00 - 15:00 | When the Capital City Light Rail opens, there will be ample opportunity to explore technology, experiments and experiences along the route.

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Sep

Join DTU’s Research Data Community Kickoff

03. Sep 13:00 - 15:00 | Do you work with research data, data management, documentation, governance, infrastructure, or research support? Then mark your calendar for 3 September and join colleagues from across DTU for the kickoff of a new Research Data Community initiative.

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Sep

TUH Innovation Day 2026

04. Sep 08:45 - 15:30 | Join the Technical University Hospital of Greater Copenhagen’s annual innovation seminar. This year’s theme: Where impact begins – in the making.

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Biotechnology

Biotechnology allows us to create new and more sustainable processes and new products in field such as medicine, agriculture, food, and energy. Biotechnology is a vital part of the Danish life sciences sector—it employs 50,000 people with rapidly growing exports.

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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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Welcome guide

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.

The light rail is coming to DTU