# About DTU

**Source**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/about
**Parent**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/

> DTU is recognized internationally as a leading university in the areas of the technical and the natural sciences, renowned for our business-oriented approach, our focus on sustainability, and our amazing study environment.

Job and career

DTU offers a range of exciting and challenging posts in an international setting. As an employee, you will therefore encounter people from many different cultures.

[Learn more about jobs and career](https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career)

Organization

DTU is an independent and self-governing university with a Board of Governors as its highest authority. The President is responsible for the day-to-day management of the University.

[Learn more about the organization of DTU](https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/organization)

Rankings

DTU is one of the highest ranked technical universities in Europe. Learn more about our standing in various rankings.

Find the [ranking positions for DTU](https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/facts-and-figures/rankings).

[Office of the President

Visit President Bjarklev's site for more information about the 15th President of DTU](https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/organization/office-of-the-president)

[Facts & figures

Founded in 1829 with the mission of creating value for the benefit of society, DTU is an international elite technical university where education, scientific advice, and innovation rest on a solid foundation of world-class research.](https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/facts-and-figures)

[Campuses

DTU has three campuses and research and test facilities throughout the country.](https://www.dtu.dk/english/about/campuses)