DTU Mechanical Engineering is an internationally recognized Department at the Technical University of Denmark. The Department offers attractive study opportunities for skilled international engineering students.

International students as well as Danish students studying mechanical engineering, energetics and design, attend the same classes and lectures. English is the language of instruction for courses at an advanced level. All textbooks, lecture notes, and exercises are in English; a knowledge of the Danish language is therefore not required. It is a prerequisite, however, that students possess a very good command of the English language.

Internationally well-reputed scientists and engineers undertake guidance and tuition. Most of the teaching at an advanced level is based on or directly related to ongoing research, to ensure high standards of instruction and to promote the education of highly qualified engineers who are scientifically up to date.

Finance

DTU and DTU Mechanical Engineering are not able to support international students financially, as we do not administer or offer any funds, scholarships, loans or bursaries for international students.

Funding to cover their travel, insurance and living expenses must therefore be raised and organized in due time before arrival to DTU.

Practical matters

Relevant and updated information regarding accommodation, residence permit, and health insurance may be found at the homepage of DTU’s International Office: Practical Matters.

The PhD programme

DTU Mechanical Engineering is an internationally renowned department on the cutting edge of research and education in mechanical engineering. Our current research topics include fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, energy technology, maritime and coastal engineering, manufacturing engineering as well as materials and surface engineering.

The staff at DTU Mechanical Engineering includes a large number of PhD students, who participate in the research. As PhD student at DTU mechanical Engineering you will normally be part of a larger research project and/or collaboration with Danish and international companies.

The PhD programme is a 3 year programme designed to train researchers at an international level and interplaying with the international research community. The PhD programme is composed of a learning process where the PhD student learns to perform research under guidance.

Who can become a PhD Student?

National as well as international candidates can apply for the programme. We are seeking highly qualified candidates with good marks and a focused interest in research.

Examples on our present PhD project are found here.

Find out more about the research areas of interest at DTU Mechanical Engineering through the top menus Research and Business.

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