MSc programme structure

The MSc is a two-year programme with a workload of 120 ECTS points. Graduates obtain a degree with the title Master of Science in Engineering, expect for MSc in Technology Entrepreneurship where graduates obtain a degree with the title Master of Science.

The programme comprises four categories of courses, which each corresponds to 30 ECTS points: general competences, technological specialization, electives, and master’s thesis.

30 ECTS

General Competences

Courses fall into the following three categories:

General engineering competences You gain an understanding of the core elements of your scientific field. In addition, you learn about innovation processes, including teamwork, entrepreneurship, and sustainability – all relating to the specific academic or interdisciplinary content of your programme.

Synthesis competences You learn how to define and provide solutions to an open problem. You may be part of a cross-disciplinary team, and will be trained in communication and collaboration.

Normative competences You learn a set of essential disciplines common to all technical aspects of engineering within a specific field. 30 ECTS

Technological Specialization

These courses give you the in-depth academic and technological knowledge necessary for obtaining state-of-the-art competences within a specific field of engineering. The course profile depends on your selected study line/focus area.

30 ECTS

Electives

An important aspect of our MSc programmes is the significant number of elective courses. You can pursue your own scientific and professional interests and choose from a variety of different DTU courses.

30 ECTS

Master’s Thesis

The thesis marks the completion of the MSc programme. The research project is usually carried out at DTU and in many cases in collaboration with one of our many industrial partners. All projects include elements of fundamental research, innovation, and application.

Study lines/focus areas

Study lines or focus areas have been developed for most of the MSc Eng programmes. Completing a certain study line will result in a more specialized educational profile. The programmes have a crossdisciplinary content and provide the graduate with a unique set of engineering qualifications, only obtainable from the DTU research and innovation environment.