Applying for an MSc at DTU
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The academic level of our MSc Eng Programmes is highly advanced. To study at DTU, it is a requirement that you have a deep knowledge of engineering or science disciplines related to the MSc Eng programme you wish to apply for. These required documents apply to all applicants with a bachelor's degree acquired outside Denmark.
Important Information for Applicants
To help you prepare a strong application, here’s what you need to know about DTU's admission process from Autumn 2026 onwards:
- DTU now uses a point-based system and selection criteria to evaluate applications.
- Before you start, make sure you understand the process for your chosen programme. You can find these details under Programme specifications → Academic Requirements → Limited Intake and Selection Criteria.
How to Ensure a Smooth Application Process
To make sure your application is assessed fairly and without delays, please follow these steps:
✅ Understand the selection criteria for your programme.
✅ Review all document requirements before you begin.
✅ Upload the required document accurately and completely when you submit your application.
⚠️ Incomplete or incorrect submissions may affect your assessment.
💡 Tip: Preparing your documents in advance will help you submit a strong and complete application.
Checklist: Required Documents
- Bachelor Academic Documents
- Completed Bachelor: Certified Diploma + Certified Academic Transcripts (officially translated into English either from the University or from an authorized translator)
- Ongoing Bachelor: Certified Academic Transcripts (officially translated into English either from the University or from an authorized translator)
- GPA translation document (if not explained on the transcript)
- CV / Resume
- DTU’s Mandatory Template – Fill it completely and accurately.
- Include ECTS conversion – You can refer to the guide here
- Course Descriptions for relevant courses
- Provide an official online link in the template (if in English) OR
- Submit the official online link + English translation (you can translate it yourself) in a single PDF.
- Two Recommendation Letters – Only for Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design & Innovation, Engineering Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Energy Technologies.
- Language Test Results
Optional Documents, if applicable (can positively influence your application)
- Study-related work experience (single PDF)
- Research, internship, or publications (single PDF)
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- No minimum requirement, but competitive scores are:
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320 combined (Verbal + Quantitative)
- 4.0 in Analytical Writing
Additional Documents, if applicable
- Honours Track Application\ Submit a separate motivation letter explaining:
- Why you want to join the Honours Programme
- Your academic interests and career goals
- Relevant courses and projects completed
- [Tuition Fee Waiver Statement (Non-EU Citizens)](https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/fees-and-funding/tuition_fee_waivers)Submit a separate motivation letter explaining:
- Academic achievements at Bachelor level
- Grades (GPA or equivalent)
- Research experience or publications
- Non-EU/EEA citizens are required to pay an application fee of 100 EUR. please make sure to upload proof of payment. More information on how to pay the application fee.
- Danish residence permit if applicable.
Verification of documents
DTU does not accept fraudulent documents and will as part of the application process do spot checks on educational documents with the issuing university.