Step 1: Before you apply to an MSc programme at DTU
Please refer to the information on this page for information regarding general admission requirements for applicants with a bachelor's degree acquired outside of Denmark.
Why choose DTU?
Choosing a master programme is a big decision. DTU offers a wide variety of courses in all fields of engineering and a vibrant student life.
Fees and Funding
Read about tuition fees, application fees and scholarship options for non-EU/EEA citizens.
Admission to a Joint International Programme
Admission procedures and requirements vary between programmes and can be found under each programme.
Admission requirements to the MSc programmes at DTU
The academic level of DTUs MSc programmes is highly advanced. Below you can find general admission criteria that all successful applicants must fulfill to be offered admission.
| Admission Criteria | |
| Degree |
… for admission to all MSc Eng. programmes. Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc Eng), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or a Bachelor of Natural Science (BSc) degree obtained at an internationally recognized university/higher education institution*. DTU does not admit students with an interdisciplinary bachelor's degree. DTU does not accept applicants with a minor in Engineering or in Natural Science. Please note, your bachelor degree must be less than 10 years old. |
| Degree |
… for admission to MSc in Technology Entrepreneurship only. A bachelor’s degree within any discipline obtained at an internationally recognized university/higher education institution*. Please note, your bachelor degree must be less than 10 years old. Please see the prerequisites for the MSc in Technology Entrepreneurship for more information. |
| Programme Specific Academic Requirements | Strong academic competencies within an engineering or science field related to the MSc programme of interest. For details on programme specific academic requirements, please refer to the prerequisites for International Applicants under each MSc programme. |
| Grade Point Average |
Successful applicants typically have a strong academic record. Admission decisions are based on an overall assessment of the applicant's academic qualifications, including both the overall GPA and performance in courses that are academic prerequisites for the programme. Grades are evaluated in the context of the grading system used by the institution that awarded the bachelor's degree. |
| English Language Requirements |
All applicants must prove English language proficiency. Please see Language Test Requirements for further information on the English tests and documentation that DTU accepts. |
* DTU requires all applicants to have a bachelor's degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor's degree obtained at an internationally recognized university/higher education institution.