Education

DTU's Information Day helps students clarify study choices

Which master's programme should I choose and what does each one offer? These were the questions students turned up to get answers to at this year's Information Day.

Information Day 2025, held on Thursday the 20th of February, was a mix of presentations and exhibition stands. Photo: DTU.

Monday 24 February 2025

Linnea Lundberg

Johan Schade, who is in his fourth semester of the bachelor's programme in Design and Innovation, is at Information Day to learn more about not just one but all of the programmes.

“I'm here to create an overview of all the master's programmes because a bachelor's degree in Design and Innovation is vast, in the sense that with a little adaptation, it enables you to take a lot of different master's programmes and not just the direct superstructure,” he explains.

DTU's new, upcoming Industry Master of Science in Engineering programme is also on his list of possible choices. It's a three year degree with the first year consisting of full-time studies on campus, while the next two years are a combination of studies and work in a company of your choice.

“What appeals to me about the Industry Master of Science in Engineering programme is that you can combine studies with work, so you don't get tired of school while gaining work experience. I've also heard good things about it from friends,” says Johan Schade.

Johan Schade is at Information Day to learn more about not just one but all the master's programmes. Photo: DTU.

Facts

About DTU's new Industry Master of Science in Engineering

The new, upcoming Industry Master of Science in Engineering combines work and studies. It’s an ideal option for students who want to learn and gain insight into the industry while pursuing their master’s degree at DTU – one of the leading technical universities in Europe.

The Industry MSc is also a great opportunity for companies that need a qualified workforce, want to spot new talent, further educate their employees, or recruit new and highly competent engineers.

With the new 1+2 Industry MSc model, the student spends the first year doing full-time studies, while the last two years consist of a mix of studies and a 25-hour workweek within a company. This structure creates opportunities for both the industry and the students.

"I've heard that you're in a really good position when it comes to future employers if you've studied at DTU,"

Bachelor Degree Student from ITU Thea Kristensen

From ITU to DTU

Thea Kristensen, a bachelor's student at the IT University of Copenhagen, plans to start a master's programme this summer, but the selection is so vast that she finds it hard to choose.

“My goal is to gather as much knowledge as possible about all the master's programmes, and then I plan to use the elimination method to choose the right one in the end,” she says.

The answer is immediate when asked why she is considering a master's programme at DTU.

“I've heard that you're in a really good position when it comes to future employers if you've studied at DTU, and the programmes are far more practical compared to the other master's programmes I've looked into,” she explains.

Elias Christensen is also from ITU, and he's especially interested in learning more about the master's programme in Design and Innovation.

“At ITU, I have focused a lot on developing digital designs. My impression is that at DTU, and specifically in the Design and Innovation Master's programme, it's also very much about creating physical, innovative designs and solutions to various challenges. And that's really exciting,” he says.

Elias Christensen (left) and Thea Kristensen (right) are both attending Information Day to get clarification on their future study choices. Photo: DTU

Facts

About the Master of Science in Design and Innovation

Engineering Design is the art and science of creating innovative solutions that satisfy our economic, environmental and societal goals. The technical and organizational designs we develop will literally shape our future. As a Design engineer, the students learn how to approach the most complex problems in a structured manner, design for people and society, and gain knowledge on incorporating cutting-edge technology. They will become part of innovation projects that develop products, services and systems.

The study programme provides the proper tools and methods for meeting the challenge of combining structured problem-solving, user engagement and technical disciplines in a range of innovation projects.
Design and Innovation equip the students with the competencies required for carrying out engineering and organizational development design tasks. Therefore, the MSc Eng programme builds on both design science and technical disciplines. It is characterized by an academic competency that combines the following aspects:

Structured problem-solving processes that develop creative synthesis competence and consider social, technical, environmental and economic aspects.
A people-centric understanding of the design process, allowing the students to understand and integrate users and other stakeholders in their design process.
A reflective technical-scientific competence, qualifying the student to participate in and lead engineering design activities.

Read more about the MSc in Design and Innovation.

Contact

Lars Dyreborg Christoffersen Senior Vice President and Dean of Studies and Student Affairs Office for Study Programmes and Student Affairs Phone: +45 45251009 ladch@dtu.dk