A Brief Introduction
Often referred to as DTU, the Technical University of Denmark (Danish: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet) is situated in Kongens Lyngby, north of Copenhagen, Denmark.
It was first established in 1829 with efforts of Hans Christian Ørsted and was Denmark’s first polytechnic university.
Today, the University ranks amongst Europe’s best engineering institutions. According to QS World University Rankings DTU is ranked as No. 112 in the World whereas Times Higher Education World University Rankings DTU ranks it as No. 121 in the World.
Campus
Located on a plain know as Lundtoftesletten, the campus id divided into two by a road known as Anker Engelunds Vej and perpendicular to that by two lengthy, collinear roads located on either side of a parking lot.
Thus, the campus is divided into 4 parts, called quadrants numbered 1 to 4.
The area was previously home to the airfield Lundtofte Flyveplads.
Accommodation
For detailed information on the accommodation and other related aspects, please click on:
http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/International-Student-Guide/For-admitted-students/Accommodation
Cost of living
Tight budget | DKK per month |
Books | 400 |
Clothing | 200 |
Food and household expenses | 1500 |
Rent (including heat, electricity, water, internet and furniture*) | 2500 - 6000 |
Transport | 0-1230 |
Leisure | 500 |
Laundry | 150 |
Quarterly expenses (phone etc.) | 300 |
Total per month | 5550 - 10280 |
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More generous budget | DKK per month |
Books | 400 |
Clothing | 400 |
Food and household expenses | 1700 |
Rent (including heat, electricity, water, internet and furniture*) | 2500 - 6000 |
Transport | 0-1230 |
Leisure | 700 |
Laundry | 150 |
Quaterly expenses (phone, electricity etc.) | 400 |
Total per month | 6250 - 10980 |
* Heat, electricity, water, internet and furniture is only included if DTU provides accommodation for you. If you find accommodation on your own, you might have to pay for heat, electricity, water, internet and furniture in addition to your monthly rent.
Tuition Fees
For information on the fee structure and other related aspects, please click on:
http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/msc/Tuition_fees_and_terms_of_payment
Scholarship
The University offers scholarships to deserving students. For detailed information on the same, please click on:
http://www.dtu.dk/english/Resultat?qt=NetmesterSearch&fr=1&sw=scholarships#tabs
Notable Alumni
Sr. No. | NAME | NOTABILITY |
1. | Henrik Dam | Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate |
2. | Harald Bohr | Mathematician |
3. | Jakob Stoustrup | Control theory scientist |
4. | Ove Arup | Founder of Arup Group |
5. | Per Vilhelm Brüel | Co-founder of Brüel & Kjær |
6. | Craig R. Barrett | Former CEO of Intel |
7. | Peder Oluf Pedersen | Electroacoustic engineer |
8. | Ebbe Sand | Former professional footballer |
Advising & Counseling
The University offers career and personal advice to its students. You may contact them at:
Career Centre
Technical University of Denmark
Anker Engelunds Vej 1 Building 101A
2800 Lyngby
Phone: 45 25 11 39
Phone: 45 25 11 93
Phone: 45 25 11 60
Email: karriere@dtu.dk
Contact Address
Anker Engelunds Vej 1 Bygning 101A, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Phone: +45 45 25 25 25
