Industry Master of Science in Engineering

The Industry Master of Science combines work and studies. It’s an ideal option if you want to learn and gain valuable insights into the industry while pursuing a master’s degree at DTU.

DTU offers the opportunity to join an Industry MSc in all programmes.

Why should you consider an Industry MSc?

The Industry MSc is a great option for students who want to build a solid academic foundation and learn how to utilize their knowledge to contribute to developing solutions in the business world.
With an Industry MSc, you will get:

• Specialized knowledge in your field of study and a solid academic foundation
• Experience with the labour market
• Hands-on experience on how to use your knowledge in a workplace environment

About the Industry MSc programmes

The Industry MSc is offered in two different models.

• The 1+2 model
  This model follows a 1+2 structure, where you complete 120 ECTS points over a three-year period.
  
  During your first year, you will be a full-time student while your second and third year consist of a mix of studies and a 25-hour workweek at a company.
  
  It is mandatory that you complete 60 ECTS points during your first year as a full-time student, before you can start your second year with part-time studies and employment at a company.
  
  During your first year you will be a full-time student, here you will study and collaborate with like-minded students and gain a strong academic foundation and network. During your second and third year you will be both a student and a part-time, paid employee at a company, here you will gain experience in a business setting while learning how to transform your academic knowledge into contributions that aim at developing innovative and sustainable solutions, making you a valuable addition to the workplace community.
  
  
• The 4-year model
  With this model you complete 120 ECTS points over a four-year period.
  
  During these years, you will spend your time both as a student and a part-time, paid employee at a company, with a mix of studies and a 25-hour workweek.
  
  With this model you will simultaneously gain strong academic foundation with specialized knowledge within your chosen field, get hands-on experience by working at the company and learn how to transform your academic knowledge and skills into innovative and sustainable solutions, making you a valuable addition to the workplace community.
   

Pre-requisites

You must hold a qualifying bachelor’s degree to apply for our Industry MSc programmes. In addition, you must have a job that is relevant to your studies, where you can work at least 25 hours a week on average over a year, or you may be self-employed at a start-up company.

Application process, deadlines and requirements

The application procedure and deadlines are similar to the ones that apply to the 2-year MSc programme.

Additionally, you must ensure the following:

1. Choose the right programme model at the time of applying
2. Complete this mandatory employee template stating your employment status no later than four weeks before you start your semester studies on the Industry track.
   
   • If you are following the 4-year model, the template has to be uploaded to the application portal, DANS for review and approval.
   • If you are following the 1+2 year model, the template has to be submitted to Study Administration studadm@adm.dtu.dk for review and approval, towards the end of completion of the requirements of the 1st year of studies and no later than four weeks before you start your semester studies on the Industry track.

Non-EU/EEA citizens with a Danish residence permit can apply for the Industry Master of Science program. It is strongly recommended that applicants first check the rules and impact on the current permit with the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration.