Founded in 1829 with the mission of creating value for the benefit of society, DTU is an international elite technical university whose education, scientific advice, and innovation rest on a solid foundation of world-class research.
Excellent research
The University is at the academic and multidisciplinary forefront of the technical and the natural sciences, with new initiatives in a number of internationally demanding engineering disciplines, including sustainable energy technology and life science.
Tomorrow’s engineers
Our study programmes are designed to stimulate analytical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Coupled with solid academic knowledge these qualifications will enable DTU graduates to help solve the challenges of the modern, globalized world.
Putting research to work
DTU provides scientific advice to the Danish authorities and international organizations and is renowned for its ability to transfer research into new technologies through close collaboration between academic, commercial, and public partners.
An innovative university
DTU is among the world’s most innovative universities and is currently no. 1. in the Nordic countries on ’Reuters Top 100 World's Most Innovative Universities 2016’.
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