Technical University of Denmark
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Why choose DTU?
As a DTU student, you get hands-on access to world-class facilities, and you engage in project-based assignments, offering you the chance to apply your theoretical knowledge to solve real-life problems.
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Studying at DTU
DTU’s study programmes are cross-disciplinary, you get hands-on access to world-class facilities, and you engage in project-based assignments where you can apply your theoretical knowledge to solve real-life problems.](https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/student-guide/studying-at-dtu)
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Ranked 2 in the world
In 2020, DTU achieved the best ranking position ever when World University Research Rankings placed DTU as the second best university in the world and number one in Europe.
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Updates from DTU
[### DTU accelerates training of Industry Master’s students
The Ministry of Higher Education and Science has given the green light for all 32 master’s programmes at DTU to admit students under the so-called 1+2 model, which opens up to more flexible, labor market-oriented master’s pathways.](https://www.dtu.dk/english/news/all-news/dtu-accelerates-training-of-industry-masters-students?id=f8cc2756-def9-49c0-8e8a-bd9fbddb13cc&ref=19f5e8ce-ef4c-427a-9575-70d321d529f0)
[### DTU President: “Young women should be able to see that DTU is for everyone who can and will – regardless of gender”
Evidence suggests that role models can help attract more women to fields where men are the majority. For that reason, DTU President Anders Bjarklev believes it is essential to shine a light on some of the women who make a difference at DTU.](https://www.dtu.dk/english/news/all-news/young-women-should-be-able-to-see-that-dtu-is-for-everyone-who-can-and-will-regardless-of-gender?id=0f292d1f-7629-47c5-810b-f54c73da6239&ref=19f5e8ce-ef4c-427a-9575-70d321d529f0)
[### "We must not lose focus on the green transition"
Professor Marie Münster works around the clock on the green transition, both as a researcher and as a member of the Danish Council on Climate Change. In a time of many crises, there is a danger that we will forget about the climate crisis. But if we succeed with the green transition, we may also solve some of the other crises automatically, according to the professor.](https://www.dtu.dk/english/news/all-news/we-must-not-lose-focus-on-the-green-transition?id=9df0e627-3edd-457d-be51-374d2fbe2b88&ref=19f5e8ce-ef4c-427a-9575-70d321d529f0)
[### You can now become an engineer at DTU in Risø
The production of future sustainable solutions will form the foundation of the new Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, BEng, which will be based at DTU Risø Campus.](https://www.dtu.dk/english/news/all-news/you-can-now-become-an-engineer-at-dtu-in-risoe?id=b69e9235-291f-4b1e-bab1-8489e1fbaaad&ref=19f5e8ce-ef4c-427a-9575-70d321d529f0)
Upcoming events
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Lunch Seminar - 19 March
- Mar 12:00 - 13:00 | We are thrilled to provide you with this initiative from the DTU Centre for Absolute Sustainability - our monthly open talk/lunch seminar.](https://www.dtu.dk/english/calendar/lunch-seminar-19-03-26?id=7bd579e9-8140-411e-ba82-d5e9ceaf1ba1)
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DSE Fair Lyngby 2026
- Mar 10:00 - 26. Mar 16:00 | The DSE fair gives students the opportunity to contact companies organizations and startups](https://www.dtu.dk/english/calendar/dse-25-26032026?id=fe76fc0b-5298-49ce-b2b5-ee9ba1b99d4e)
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DTU Commemoration 2026
- Apr 17:00 - 25. Apr 04:00 | One of the absolute highlights of the year is the DTU Commemoration – an afternoon and evening where the university dons its festive attire and invites students, employees, and partners to a solemn and festive gathering.](https://www.dtu.dk/english/calendar/dtus-aarsfest-2026?id=11109444-81f5-431a-8a7c-063d34868f69)
Biotechnology
Biotechnology allows us to create new and more sustainable processes and new products in field such as medicine, agriculture, food, and energy. Biotechnology is a vital part of the Danish life sciences sector—it employs 50,000 people with rapidly growing exports.
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Job and career
DTU as a workplace
Ready for a challenging job in an international atmosphere?
As an employee at DTU, you become part of a large company with an international atmosphere and many opportunities to develop.
Learn more about working at DTU.
Welcome guide
Moving to Denmark?
Corporate HR is on hand to help with the many practical aspects of the relocation process. You and your family will be put in touch with a HR-consultant, who will be able to offer guidance and answers to your questions.
Learn more in our welcome guide.