Technical University of Denmark

Founded in 1829, the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is unique among Danish universities due to its polytechnic, single faculty nature and the specified civic and social aim on its purpose in society. DTU provides education, research, scientific advice, innovation, and industrial collaboration within the technical sciences and the natural sciences and is renowned for its business-oriented approach and its focus on sustainability. DTU's research-based educational programs are of the highest international standard.
 
The undergraduate engineering exchange program with DTU enables undergraduates from both institutions to take advantage of the unique academic and cultural opportunities offered by Dartmouth College and DTU. More information on courses at DTU can be found on their website. The program generally enrolls students from DTU to spend the fall term at Dartmouth and a like number of Dartmouth students to spend the fall or spring semester at DTU. Spring semester exchange requires the utilization of a leave term for winter or spring.
 
DTU's fall term runs from early September to late January, but exchange students can choose to end their fall semester in late December, thus skipping the intensive 3-week course in January. DTU's spring term runs from early February to late June, but exchange students can choose to end their spring semester in late May, skipping the intensive 3-week course in June. Dartmouth students participating in the exchange for the DTU spring semester will enroll as exchange students for the Dartmouth winter term and will need to plan to take a leave term for the spring term. 
 
Upon completion of the exchange, the exchange coordinator at the host institution will forward the transcript to the Office of the Registrar, Dartmouth College. Future transcripts of exchange program grades must be obtained by the student from the exchange institution.

The application process for this program is competitive, every year about 4 students are selected for this program. Students first apply through the Guarini Institute by the February 1st application deadline. After February 1st, faculty from the Thayer School of Engineering will review applications and make acceptance decisions. Students will be notified of their acceptance decisions on March 1st.

Successful applicants who are accepted and commit to the program will receive a nomination from the Guarini Institute. Applying for an exchange program involves two steps: if you receive a nomination from the Guarini Institute you will also need to complete the host institution's application, which is administered and reviewed by the host institution. The host institution makes the final acceptance decision. The Guarini Institute will provide further instructions on this second step to students after they are accepted and commit to a program.

For more information about applying for this program, see our webpage on How to Apply & our FAQs under section 2 (How to Apply: Application), or contact the Guarini Institute.

Technical University of Denmark's main campus, DTU Lyngby Campus, is located just 15 km north of Copenhagen. The DTU Lyngby Campus covers 106 hectares of meadows and woodland. Students have access to a multitude of facilities: state-of-the-art laboratories as well as modern lecture halls, student-data bars, cafeterias, cafes, sport facilities, student associations, and clubs.

DTU will provide the appropriate counselling and other assistance to Dartmouth exchange students. DTU will assist Dartmouth exchange students in applying for accommodations. This is usually done by referring students to their housing service, BolingfondenDTU (BDTU).  Through BDTU students will be able to apply indendently for housing in residence halls, apartments or private homes for the period of their study at DTU. Students will stay in accomodations that are self-serviced, meaning that students prepare their own meals in shared kitchens, though students can also make use of the many cafes and cafeterias on and near DTU's campus and around the city.

More information about student life and practical matters for living in Denmark can be found on DTU's webpages for international students.

Semester Budget Sheet for Technical University of Denmark (Fall & Winter)

Year Budget Sheet for Technical University of Denmark Click on the "Budget Info" tab and scroll down to the Year Budget Sheet