# Why choose a career at DTU?

**Source**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu
**Parent**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/

The people who work at DTU come from every walk of life, but we all share the goal of developing and utilizing the natural and the technical sciences for the benefit of society.

13.564 students are currently studying for the future in one of our engineering programmes. 1689 PhD’s and 6295 staff members are engaged in teaching, research, innovation, and scientific advice to public authorities.

They all work with our three core values in mind:

- innovative thinking
- credibility
- commitment

Different perspectives, backgrounds, and approaches sharpen our research, enrich our degree programmes, and fortify our solutions. Diversity makes our values everyday reality.

As an employee of DTU, we offer you:

- Excellence in research, education, and innovation\
  You will join a high-performing academic environment where curiosity, collaboration, and innovation are at the core. DTU offers close links between research, education, and industry, keeping you at the forefront of new knowledge and technologies.\
  At DTU, your work contributes directly to solving major global challenges – from climate and sustainability to health, safety, and digital transformation.

- An attractive work–life balance\
  Denmark is known for its strong work–life balance. At DTU, we offer secure employment and flexible working conditions that support both your professional ambitions and personal life. \
  All employees at DTU attend an annual appraisal interview with their immediate supervisor, which provides them with the opportunity to discuss their professional and personal development goals and career aspirations.

- An international environment\
  DTU is home to staff and students from all over the world – currently we are103 nationalities. English is widely used as a working language, and our strong international partnerships ensure a global outlook in both research and education.

- A supportive and inclusive workplace\
  We value diversity and foster a respectful, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Wellbeing, trust, and psychological safety are fundamental to our way of working.\
  Good leadership at all levels is a key element in ensuring that DTU remains a leading technical university. We aim to ensure this through careful training of all DTU managers at all levels. \
  [Read about DTU’s work culture](https://issuu.com/dtudk/docs/dtu_medarbejdergrundlaget_uk?fr=sNzdjOTQ4NjgwMg)