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MSc Eng programme structure
The MSc Eng is a two-year programme
with a workload of 120 ECTS points.
Graduates obtain the title Master of
Science in Engineering.
The programme comprises four catego-
ries of courses, which each corresponds
to 30 ECTS points: general competences,
technological specialization, electives,
and master’s thesis.
General competences
30 ETCS points
Courses fall into the following three
categories:
General engineering competences
You learn to combine technology appli-
cation and development with financial
management, management, and organi-
zation. Most importantly, you learn how
to use your qualifications and techno-
logical know-how in a professional and
social context.
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.
Technological specialization
30 ETCS points
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.
Electives
30 ETCS points
An important aspect of our MSc Eng
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.
Master’s thesis
30 ETCS points
The thesis marks the completion of the
MSc Eng 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.