Founded in 1829, DTU is an elite international technical university. It is at the forefront of the technical and natural sciences, known for its research-based education, innovation, and industry partnerships.
Address: Anker Engelunds Vej 1, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Engineering, Wind Energy, Biotechnology
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
DTU is a member of the EuroTech Universities Alliance and has strategic partnerships with leading global companies like Ørsted, Novo Nordisk, and Microsoft, fostering extensive research and innovation collaborations.
Research:
Research is focused on sustainability and digitalization, with key areas in energy technologies, life sciences, and artificial intelligence. DTU hosts numerous national research centers and has a strong track record in EU-funded research.
Famous Alumnis:
Henrik Pontoppidan, Ove Arup, Craig R. Barrett, Jakob Nielsen
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
6000
Current students***:
13400
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
60000
Pros
World-class research facilities, strong international reputation and rankings, and very close ties to industry, leading to high graduate employability.
Cons
The academic environment is highly demanding and competitive. Its main campus is located in Lyngby, outside of Copenhagen’s city center, which can mean a longer commute.
Best For
Students aiming for a top-tier, research-intensive engineering and technology education with a focus on creating sustainable solutions.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Engineering, Innovation, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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