My partner and I are moving to Copenhagen in August to start our engineering MSc programs at DTU, Lyngby. We're both 26 years old, EU passport holders, no criminal record, financially stable. On paper we're decent tenants.

We've been searching seriously for about two months and I wanted to document where we're at, both to get advice and because I couldn't find many posts from people in the same boat when I was starting out.

What we've tried:

- Boligportal (paying subscriber): ~50 listings total under 13,000 DKK/month that aren't either shared housing or 1-person-only. Most are fremleje capped at 11 months, which is fine for year 1 but creates uncertainty for year 2 of the MSc. Messaging landlords consistently, response rate is low.
- KKIK waitlists: active on 6 kollegier. Best position is 48 on one list. Realistic? No. But it costs nothing to keep accumulating points.
- BDTU: applied and received an offer for a unit in Ballerup, which we declined. Unlikely to get another one.
- PKS: account created. The only apartment actually sized for a couple is in Trørød, which is about as far from city life as you can get while technically being in the region.
- Akutbolig, Lejebolig, Boligsurf: all set up, monitoring actively.

What we're looking for: furnished, ≥ 35m², under 13,000 DKK/month, within an hour of DTU by public transit (but ideally in or near an actual neighborhood — Nørrebro, Vesterbro, Frederiksberg, that kind of thing).

What I'm hoping to get from this thread:

1. Has anyone rented privately in Copenhagen as a foreign student? How did you actually land something? Was it just persistence on Boligportal, or did you find a channel that actually worked?
2. Is there anything I'm obviously missing? I've gone through pretty much every DTU-recommended platform and either set up accounts or ruled them out. But I have the feeling there are things that work through local knowledge that don't show up in guides.
3. If you live in Copenhagen and have a landlord you'd recommend (or know someone looking to rent), feel free to DM. At this point I'll take any genuine lead.

The search is very passive by nature: you set up alerts and wait. I'm trying to figure out if there's anything more active we can be doing beyond contacting real estate agencies directly (which we're also doing).

Thanks in advance

Is there any non Eu applicants who got St1?? How long will it take to receive st1 after you paid the tuition fee??

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask you if it is possible to start the master's degree in mechanical engineering at DTU in spring 2027. If not, what other options do you recommend in Denmark and elsewhere? Thank you very much in advance.

just got offered hempel, any fellow Msc also got hempel?

Lige i pt. har jeg BA anvendt mat som min første prioritet, og kommer formenteligt ind her til sommer (fra BA i pyskologi, ku). Dog overvejer jeg lignende uddannelser såsom KID, og er i tvivl lidt om de anbefalede studieforløb.

Er der nogen anvendt mattere, der har lyst til at dele deres erfaring på studiet (hvordan det er, hvilke muligheder og veje der er)? Og hvorfor du valgte det måske?😁😁 Er interesseret i alle jeres erfaringer tbh!

BONUS SPGS🤠🗯️;

Ekstra Kudos, hvis nogen har erfaringer med Viggo jarl kollegiet, som de har lyst til at dele:)

i am a quota 1 applicant but i did ux program of computer science after gymnasium. my grade cumulative is 10+ but my final semester i got 7 because of one project

Hi, I am a student of bachelors in General Engineering and I will be applying to exchange next semester.

How do I finance such a stay, especially in places like the US or Honk-Kong and how much money do people usually get from grants?

Where is a good place to look this stuff up? DTU beyond borders website does not seem to be very helpful in giving me information regarding grants.

Thanks for the answer

does anyone know if this is a common or doable route? i want to move to the usa for my masters and eventually live there. let me know!

Hello, i was wondering what are really the privileges of joining the DTU honours program. I am interested in pursuing a PhD so i was wondering if the Honours program allows u to actually be part of a research group working on some interesting projects. If not what other benefits are there? Does it take away a lot of free time compared to regular program?

It is my first exam here. Does that mean i cannot use the Claude reviewer/notes i made BEFORE the exam? of course i will not use claude or any AI tool DURING the exam.

Hi everyone,

I will have my first PhD interview soon. The time for preparation is short. So I am asking if anyone has good experience with what I should prepare to perform well. DM is also welcome. I was asked to prepared a presentation of my background and vision on the project and how I can contribute.

Thank you in advance!

Has anybody in this group had 28025 course at dtu if so do any of you guys have the exam sets from 2021 and 2024?
Please send if you do

hello! i’m a second year data science and maths student from mexico. i’m considering DTU for an exchange semester next year. i’d like to know if you DTU students would recommend coming 😅 and any advice regarding courses, clubs, social life and housing.

thank you in advance !!

Hi everyone,

I'm currently taking 02247 Compiler Construction at DTU and our oral group exam is coming up soon. I've read the official course page which says it starts with a short group presentation (1 min per member) followed by individual questions, but I'd love to hear from people who've actually been through it.

A few things I'm curious about:

- How strict are the examiners about your own contributions vs. the overall project? Did they only ask about the tasks you personally implemented?

- What kind of theory questions came up — was it mostly about your specific implementations or general compiler concepts (type checking, code generation, RISC-V, etc.)?

- How long did the individual questioning part actually last in practice?

- Any topics that caught you off guard that are worth preparing for?

- General tips for doing well?

Hey everyone,

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Hi everyone! I applied for the MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems in late February. I’m an EU applicant, so I expected to receive a response by May 15 at the latest, but my application status in the portal is still “Assessment in progress”.

Has any other EU applicant for this programme received a response yet?

Hi,

I'm currently taking 02504 Computer Vision and preparing for the exam. Does anyone have previous exam sets they'd be willing to share?

Really appreciate any help!

Thanks in advance 🙏

Anyone from Quantitative Sustainability who still has past exam material?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently taking Quantitative Sustainability and have the exam on the 22nd, so I’m trying to find past exam material to practice with.

I made a post about this a while ago, and a few people kindly reached out, but some of the transfer links have now expired. If anyone still has the files, old exam questions, notes, or can point me in the right direction, I’d really appreciate it.

I know everyone is busy during the exam period, so I’m also happy to buy lunch/coffee or MobilePay something as thanks for your time and effort if you’re able to share anything useful.

No worries if not , just thought I’d ask again in case someone still has something saved.

Thanks in advance 😄

Hi everyone,

I’m facing a major dilemma regarding my university choice in Denmark and could really use some insights from current students or alumni.

I’ve been looking into two options:

1. DTU: BSc in General Engineering
2. SDU: BEng in Mechanical Engineering

On one hand, DTU is a world-class technical university with massive prestige, great networking, and a huge campus. However, the General Engineering program gives a BSc (academic bachelor), meaning I’d pretty much have to commit to a 2-year Master’s degree afterwards to get proper engineering credentials and specialized jobs.

On the other hand, SDU offers a BEng in Mechanical Engineering. It's 3.5 years, includes a mandatory internship, and makes me a fully qualified Mechanical Engineer ready for the job market right after graduation. SDU is great, but obviously doesn't have the same global ranking/prestige as DTU.

I lean towards mechanical engineering, but the reputation of DTU are hard to ignore.

For those who studied either:

• Is the DTU name worth doing a 5-year track (3+2) instead of the quick 3.5-year route at SDU?
• How is the student life and housing situation comparing Lyngby/Copenhagen to Odense/Sønderborg?
• If you did General Engineering at DTU, did you feel well-prepared for a mechanical/structural Master's?

Would love to hear your pros and cons. Thanks in advance!

Hej Guys,

I am a non-eu student joining DTU this September and I have accepted a housing offer in the Linde Alle dorms administered by BDTU, I have heard mixed things about life and facilities at the accommodations so want to know more about how people who have lived here actually found the experience.

I have had a pleasant experience till now in terms of promptness of all the formalities from the BDTU side and also being amicable in making dispensations where needed (of course to a reasonable extent) and also being quite available to clear any queries etc. However, it's not unheard of such organisations to be nice and amicable in the beginning and once u have signed the lease and are in the dorm to leave you to your own devices, I have also heard some people mention then being stingy with returning the refundable deposit paid in the beginning to the point of outcry. Now idk how much of this is exaggeration and how much is actually a problem most people have to deal with, thankfully I signed up just for a 6 month period as of now as it is also a relatively expensive accommodation, just that they pretty much assured me of a place and the benefit of it being relatively closer to campus and coming furnished seemed like it took care of headaches I might have to deal with in other accommodation options.

Now I am making this post as I want to be prepared before stepping into the accommodation, I want to know what problems current/past tenants face(d) and how your experience has been, are the staff responsive, are people in general well mannered and proper or is it a mixed bag? Any and all inconveniences or good experiences are welcome, things from the hard water ruined my hair! to the security is lax, please tell me what u went through, how common is it and how to prepare for it.

Of course all tips are welcome, for some context, I come from India and have experience living away from home before in a dorm so I have dealt with some of these inconveniences myself but I would like to know the state of this particular accommodation, so any and all comments are GREATLY appreciated and sincerely welcome, even tips on socializing or rituals of your dorms that made it easier to get along with others living there (maybe I can steal a few to make it a better experience from the start) things u learned overtime that you wish you knew before! Also moving in and out tips, I understand it's a safe practice to record images/videos of your rooms' state before occupying the area to make sure you are able to leave it in a similar state. But I am sure I have missed a dozen and wouldn't even have thought of many more, so any and all advice are extremely welcome! So please help me prepare for my time with BDTU! 😃

Hey everyone,
I’m a chemical engineer with an integrated Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (5-year program), and I’ve recently been admitted to both:
the MSc in Sustainable Energy Technologies at DTU

the MSc in Chemical Engineering at TU Delft, where I would follow the energy track

My main interests are modelling and simulation for energy-related projects, especially areas like carbon capture and sustainable fuels.
I’m currently struggling to decide between the two programs.
At TU Delft, many of the courses seem somewhat repetitive compared to what I already covered during my undergraduate studies. However, the program includes an industry-oriented design project, an internship, and the possibility of doing my thesis in collaboration with a company. Because of that, I feel I could gain valuable industry exposure, networking opportunities, and perhaps a more internationally recognized degree that could open doors in Central Europe.
On the other hand, the DTU program seems much more specialized in the energy sector itself. It offers focused courses on topics like carbon capture and sustainable fuels, and there’s also the possibility of working as an associate student in an energy company during my studies. Academically, it feels more aligned with the knowledge I want to gain.
My main dilemma is that I’m not sure where I want to work after graduation. I don’t know whether I’ll stay in Denmark or try to move to Central Europe afterward. I also don’t fully know how DTU is perceived internationally, although I know it has a very strong reputation, especially in energy engineering.
I would really appreciate any opinions on:
which program might be better for career opportunities

industry recognition/reputation

job prospects across Europe

or any personal experiences with either university/program

Thanks a lot in advance!