Education

She combines a digital study programme with a dance career: “I love the freedom of my study programme”

Ida Metzsch Juel is a professional dancer, but her passion for learning new things led her to apply for DTU’s digital Bachelor of Engineering programme in Mechanical Engineering last year. She is now in her second semester, and her excitement has continued to grow.

When it comes to her future as a mechanical engineer, Ida Metzsch Juel dreams of combining her artistic side with her mechanical engineering skills. Photo: Private photo.

Wednesday 19 November 2025

Linnea Lundberg

Ida Metzsch Juel has two homes. One in Switzerland and one in Denmark. Additionally, she works as a professional dancer in both countries and is also studying to become a mechanical engineer at DTU. When asked what drives her versatile and busy life, the answer is clear: curiosity.

“I finished my dance studies back in 2022, and at first it was great to make a living from it professionally, but then the urge to learn something new started growing in me, and because I've always loved mathematics, I immediately became curious when I found out that DTU offered a digital mechanical engineering programme,” she explains.

The skills Ida Metzsch Juel acquires during the programme are identical to those she would have acquired by studying Mechanical Engineering at DTU’s physical campus. In three and a half years, she will be ready for a career in everything from sustainable designer furniture to robot technology.

The teaching on the digital mechanical engineering programme is also scheduled to take place at the same time as a physical BEng programme, but where you study is up to you.

“My studies are practically tailor-made for me, because I would never have been able to participate in a programme that required physical attendance every day. The fact that I can study in both Switzerland and Denmark means that I haven't had to put my career on hold while pursuing my studies. And that's a huge privilege that I'm very grateful for,” says Ida Metzsch Juel.

Ida Metzsch Juel has always loved mathematics, which is one of the reasons why she chose to study for a digital BEng in mechanical engineering. Photo: Private photo.

Facts

The digital Bachelor of Engineering programme in Mechanical Engineering

The digital BEng programme in Mechanical Engineering teaches students to combine engineering expertise and design skills, enabling them to contribute to the development of sustainable products of the future.

Digital student life offers students the freedom to study from anywhere they want, and the programme prepares them to design solutions that make a meaningful difference.

From hospitals to energy islands – society needs solutions that help both people and the planet. As a student of Mechanical Engineering, you will learn how to design effective, user-friendly, and sustainable products from scratch.

During the programme, students delve into all the elements that make up a good product. This means that they become experts in materials, production, mechanical technology, and product development, enabling them to help design optimal engineering solutions.

Winter enrolment for the digital BEng programme in Mechanical Engineering is now open, with an application deadline of December 1, 2025.

Artistic interest meets engineering skills

Although most of the teaching on the programme is digital, Ida Metzsch Juel has also been taught at DTU’s campuses in Lyngby and Ballerup. This is because the programme includes shorter periods of physical attendance.

“It's nice to meet up in person and get to know each other even better. It adds something extra on the social front when you can also have lunch together between lectures and group work. There's time for a little more socialising,” she says.

When it comes to her future as a mechanical engineer, Ida Metzsch Juel dreams of combining her artistic side with her mechanical engineering skills.

“Right now, I'm enjoying getting better at my studies, so I haven't given much thought to what I want to do when I graduate. However, it would be fantastic to find a job where I could both express the artist in me and use my engineering skills,” she explains.

When Ida Metzsch Juel needs to recharge her batteries, she often goes for a walk. Preferably with mountains in the background. Photo: Private photo.

Contact

Ida Metzsch Juel Student Students s250970@student.dtu.dk

Jonas Kjær Jensen Associate Professor Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Phone: +45 45251968 jkjje@dtu.dk