Introduction Week for Exchange students

Sign up for DTU introduction Week, a 5-day welcome event for new Exchange Students, and give your student life at DTU a jump start.

Intro for new MSc students at DTU

What

Introduction Week is designed to give you a solid start to your studies at DTU. With activities that give ample room for networking and socialization along with need-to-know information to get you primed for your student life at DTU.

At Introduction Week you are given a Buddy Group led by a current DTU Student who will facilitate social networking and assist in any questions or concerns you may have. Buddy Groups normally consist of around 15 new Exchange Students with various nationalities. The group continues throughout the semester and offers you a great ‘base’ and support group. 

When 

27th - 31st of January 2025

Where

At DTU Lyngby Campus

Participation in the event is free, but signing up for the event is required.

Sign up

Deadline: 12th January 2025

Day 1

Monday 27th - Welcome Day

  • 10:00 am: Buddy Bonding
    Meet with your Buddy Group, Buddy facilitates ice-breaking games 
  • 11:00 am: Welcome Speeches
    By the President of DTU, the Dean of Graduate Studies and International Affairs, and the President of PF (Student Union)
  • Noon: Culture Talks
    Fun and interactive session about the Danish and world-wide cultures. Differences and similarities in multi-cultural groups and more
  • 1:00 pm: Lunch
  • 2:30 pm: Innovation challenge
  • 5:00 pm: Free time
Day 2

Tuesday 28th - Exploration Day

  • 10:00 am: Buddy Bonding
    Meet with your Buddy Group, play some ice-breaking games or just chill.
  • 11:00 am: Campus tour and ABC - DTU
    A trip around the 4 quadrants of DTU Lyngby campus. In the main Building you get familiar with the DTU Library, the Career Center and the Book Store as well as the various association and clubs at DTU - everything from sports to board game clubs Presentations by International Student Services to help you get the best overview of need-to-know as well as nice-to-know information related to being an exchange student at DTU.
  • 1:00 pm: Lunch
  • 2:30 pm: IntroFair
    A chance to meet the vibrant DTU community.
  • 5:00 pm: Free Time
Day 3

Wednesday 29th - Academic Day

  • 11.00 am: DTU Skylab
    An Introduction to our innovation and entrepreneurial hub at DTU.
  • 1:00 pm: Lunch
  • 2:00 pm: Danish Culture
  • 5:00 pm: Free Time
Day 4

Thursday 30th - Hygge Day

  • 10:00 am: Buddy bonding
    Meet with your Buddy Group, play some ice-breaking games or just chill.
  • 11:00 am: On 'Board' with the Culture Stuff
    Fun board game which explores perspectives, conversations and dilemmas through everyone's eyes.
  • 1:00 pm: Lunch
  • 2.30 pm: Winter IntrOlympics
    Compete against other buddy groups just like in the Olympics.
  • 5:00 pm: Free Time
Day 5

Friday 31st - Copenhagen Day

  • Time in Copenhagen with the buddy group
    Lunch at 1:00 pm