Open House

Open House gave a taste of studying engineering and life on campus

Prospective students eagerly went from booth to booth, spoke with students and lecturers, and got a clear overview of DTU's study programmes, career opportunities, student life, and campus.

The students go around talking with fellow students and teachers.
More than 2,000 visitors attended Open House, DTU’s largest recruitment event. Photo: Marie Bentzon

Computer games and Formula 1

Kristina Andersen is taking a gap year and has come to the Open House to learn more about the Bachelor's programme in General Engineering. She moved to Denmark from the Philippines a year ago and is looking for a program in tech:

“I'm really interested in IT, programming, and cybersecurity. General Engineering seems like a good programme for me because it covers everything I'm passionate about."

Her parents also have opinions about her future:

“They want me to become a hacker—but one of the good kind who helps intelligence services. I would prefer to use my education in gaming and design. I play a lot myself, so it could be fun to program and design games one day.”

She also sees the fact that the programme is taught in English as an advantage:

“My Danish is still not perfect, so it's nice that the teaching is in English.”
Kristina Andersen learns about General Engineering to find out if the programme is right for her. Photo: Marie Bentzon

Maya Milling, who is taking a gap year, is also considering the programme, which is DTU's most sought-after. What particularly appeals to her is the breadth of the programme—you are not locked into one area, but gain a solid foundation. Perhaps for a fast-paced future.

“I would like to work in Formula 1, and that often requires further studies in England. General Engineering seems like a good stepping stone to that,” she says with a smile.

Maya Milling lives in Birkerød, and besides the short distance to campus, she has long had DTU in mind:

“DTU has always been the goal. It is science and engineering-focused, and that appeals to me.”

General Engineering is a broad, English-language engineering programme that combines natural sciences and technology with practical and analytical skills.

The programme gives students the skills to develop solutions to complex technical problems and work across disciplines in areas such as medicine, infrastructure, and AI.

Students work with the entire process—from idea and concept development to design, modeling, and implementation—while also having the opportunity to specialize or continue their studies abroad.

Read more about the programme here.

Lars D. Christoffersen, Dean of Studies and Student Affairs at DTU, is delighted with the large turnout at this year's Open House. If society's need for engineering skills is to be met, as many people as possible must be introduced to engineering, he says:

“The Open House gives prospective students the opportunity to experience the special atmosphere at DTU and meet our dedicated teachers and students. Society needs more engineers to develop the sustainable energy, medical technology, intelligent systems, and much more of the future. That is why it is both important and gratifying that so many people have visited DTU’s Open House and will hopefully be inspired to follow their curiosity and dreams.”

Contact

Lars D. Christoffersen

Lars D. Christoffersen Senior Vice President and Dean of Studies and Student Affairs Office for Study Programmes and Student Affairs Phone: +45 45251009