Application for exemption - BSc in General Engineering
You have the opportunity to apply for an exemption from a number of admission rules if there are special circumstances that can be documented.
Exemptions are not granted for forgetfulness, misunderstanding, lack of knowledge of the rules, or failure to meet deadlines.
It is not possible to apply for an exemption from the specific admission requirements. If you do not fulfill one or more of the specific admission requirements, we advise that you raise your level by taking a supplementary course instead.
You must use this application form when applying for an exemption from the admission rules.
The deadline to upload an exemption for summer admission is March 15th at 12:00 noon on optagelse.dk. The deadline to upload an exemption for winter admission is October 15th at 12:00 noon via unistart.dtu.dk
Your application for exemption from the admission rules must include the following
- Application form: Found here and to be filled out.
- A written statement: In addition to the application form, you must attach a document where you describe the need for exemption.
- Relevant attachments: which attachments are relevant to your application depend on what you are applying for exemption from and the reason for it.
Exemption options
Read about the most common exemption options:
When applying for admission the final deadline for uploading your final diploma and transcript is July 5th.
It is possible to apply for an exemption from the deadline for uploading the final diploma.
However, we cannot process applications after July 8th. Therefore, July 8th, 2025, is the latest date we can receive diplomas, provided an exemption is granted.
If you do not have an upper secondary exam/high school exam approved by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science but believe to have earned qualifications comparable to an upper secondary exam, you can apply for an exemption.
To do so, you have to describe, in your own words, how you believe to have obtained qualifications equivalent to a qualifying entry exam. You have to upload your application for exemption along with your application at optagelse.dk, including any relevant documentation in support of your application.
We cannot tell you upfront if your application will be approved. All exemption applications are individually assessed case by case and never set a precedent.
The master’s degree rule applies to all applicants who have completed a master’s degree in Denmark as well as international master’s degrees that equate to a Danish master’s degree.
If you already have a master ’s degree, you can only be accepted to a bachelor's degree program if there are vacant study places. Also, be aware that you cannot apply for a standby place.
In case that there are more applicants with a master's degree than there are vacant places at a program, applicants with a high quota 2 assessment will be prioritized first and secondly, applicants from quota 1 will be prioritized by their grade point average from their upper secondary school.
You can apply for an exemption from the rule in case of special circumstances only. Exemptions are only granted in case of documented special circumstances that prevent you from using your already-acquired master’s degree. Please note that labour market matters such as high unemployment rates are not considered special circumstances.
If you wish to apply for an exemption from the master’s degree rule, you do so by uploading an application as an attachment to your application at optagelse.dk along with documentation that proves your special circumstances.
If you have experienced unusual circumstances that have affected the average result of your qualifying exam, you have the opportunity to apply for an exemption.
To apply for an exemption due to unusual circumstances, you must describe in your own words the basis on which you are applying for the exemption. You must upload your exemption application to your electronic application on optagelse.dk along with relevant documentation.
- Relevant documentation will typically include:
- Medical certificate or medical record
- Specialist statement in connection with disabilities
- Statement from a psychologist or psychiatrist
- Annual grades from your qualifying exam
If we grant your exemption application, please note that this does not mean you will be offered admission to the specific program.
You must still log in to UnistartDTU on July 28 (summer admission) or at the end of week 50 (winter admission) to see if you have been offered a study place or not.