Avis sur Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU)

If you are studying any kind of engineering, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet in Lyngby (10 kms from Copenhagen) is your university: Very good teaching method, media easily accesible, library, etc. This university cares about international students: It offers an introduction week before starting every semester, where you can meet other international students. A Danish student was assigned in order to help me in every problem I had and finally we become friends.

Many Danish students continued to speak in DANISH even after their teachers asked them to speak in English, as our classes were in English. They even protested having to work with international students in groups. I found that very offensive, and chose to stay with international students. However, there were also many nice Danish students.. you just have to be lucky in who you meet. Anyway, emphasis is placed on group work so make sure you choose wisely because there will be a lot of work!

Some of the projects were quite hard, but teachers were usually very helpful. I preferred classes that did not put 100% of the grade on an exam. But you can choose what type of grading you want in a class before you register, so you will know beforehand how you will be graded.

*try to live in a dorm *focus on the courses quite a bit, they are great *take part in the buddy programme, introduction week and other international activities, they are helpfull and fun *don't miss the international evening at the cellar bar

They should really try integrating the Danish students with the international. We often felt segregated from them and it created animosity amongst many. Also, better accommodation should be provided, especially at the rate they charge for housing.