Required documents

This section applies to applicants who:

  • do not have a legal right to admission based on a qualifying DTU bachelor's degree, and
  • are not eligible for direct admission based on a pre-approved national bachelor's degree.

What do "legal right to admission" and "direct admission" mean?

  • Legal right to admission applies to certain DTU bachelor's graduates who have a statutory right to admission to a specific MSc programme.
  • Direct admission applies to applicants with a pre-approved bachelor's degree from DTU or another Danish university who meet the predefined admission requirements for the MSc programme.

Applicants who do not fall into either category are assessed individually against the programme-specific academic requirements and selection criteria. To determine which applicant category applies to you, please review the specific academic requirements for your chosen MSc programme.

 

Upload all required documents when submitting your application. Missing documents may delay processing or result in your application not being assessed.

1. Language Test Results

Official proof of English language proficiency.
Official test results must be submitted no later than the application deadline.
Upload as official PDF test report

Read more: Language test requirements and minimum scores

 

2. Bachelor's Academic Documents

Academic transcripts and, if your degree has been completed, your diploma (degree certificate). Transcripts and diploma must be certified, i.e. the document must be signed and stamped, or have a verification code. All documents must be officially translated into English if not originally issued in English

  • Completed degree: diploma + transcripts
  • Ongoing degree: transcripts only

Upload as PDF (scanned or digital original)

 

3. Grading Scale / GPA Translation (if applicable)

Required only if your grading scale is not explained on your transcript.
Provide a document explaining how your grading scale or GPA converts to a standard scale.
Upload as PDF

 

4. CV

Current academic and professional CV.
Upload as PDF

 

5. Mandatory Qualification Template

Complete the template fully and accurately.
All sheets of the template must be filled in.
Include ECTS conversion for all relevant courses.
Submit original .xlsx file — do not convert to PDF 

Download template and guide

 

6. Course Descriptions

Required for all courses listed on your transcript.

  • Add the official course URL for each course in the qualification template
  • Upload one PDF containing all course descriptions in English
  • Each description must clearly show the official course link

One merged PDF

7. Recommendation Letters (selected programmes only)

Two Recommendation Letters required for the following programmes:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Design and Innovation
  • Engineering Acoustics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Sustainable Energy Technologies

Upload as two separate PDF files

Study-related Work Experience

Employment, internships, or relevant academic projects.
Merge all documents into one PDF.

 

Research, Internships and Publications

Certificates, reports, or published work.
Merge all documents into one PDF.

Honours Programme Motivation Letter

If applying for the Honours Programme, submit a motivation letter covering:

  • Your motivation for the Honours Programme
  • Academic interests and career goals
  • Relevant courses or projects

Learn more: Honours programmes

 

Tuition Fee Waiver Statement (non-EU/EEA students applying for the autumn intake)

Submit a motivation letter describing your academic achievements, grades, and research experience.

Learn more: Tuition fee waivers

 

Application Fee Payment Proof (non-EU/EEA)

Upload proof of payment for the €100 application fee.

Learn more: Application fee details

 

Danish Residence Permit

Upload documentation if your residence permit exempts you from paying tuition fees.

Learn more: Tuition fee exemptions

Quick Checklist


Required documents

  • Language test results (PDF)
  • Transcripts (+ diploma if complete)
  • GPA explanation (if needed)
  • CV (PDF)
  • Qualification template (.xlsx)
  • Course descriptions (one PDF)
  • Recommendation Letters (if applicable)

Optional documents

  • Work experience (one PDF)
  • Research / publications (one PDF)

If applicable

  • Honours Programme letter
  • Tuition fee waiver letter
  • Application fee proof
  • Danish residence permit

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Missing required documents
  • Documents not in English without certified translation
  • Qualification template incomplete or converted to PDF
  • Grading scale not added correctly
  • Course descriptions not in English
  • Distribution segment in template not filled in
  • Course links in template don't work
  • Unofficial or unclear transcript scans
  • Missing programme-specific documents
  • Uploading documents after submission

Please note

All documents must be in English

Transcripts and diplomas not originally in English must be officially translated and certified (signed and stamped) by your university or an authorised translator.

Document verification

DTU does not accept fraudulent documents and performs verification checks with issuing institutions. Submitting fraudulent or falsified documents will result in disqualification from the admission process.

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