Technical University of Denmark

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a polytechnic university and school of engineering.

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) was founded in 1829 as the "College of Advanced Technology" (Danish: Den Polytekniske Læreanstalt). The Physicist Hans Christian Ørsted, at that time a professor at the University of Copenhagen, was one of the driving forces behind this initiative.

Ørsted believed that Denmark needed a polytechnic institute to train engineers and other technical specialists for the growing industrial sector. The College of Advanced Technology was initially located in a professor's manor in the heart of Copenhagen, but it quickly outgrew its space. In 1889, the college moved to a new campus in the town of Kongens Lyngby, where it is still located today.

The College of Advanced Technology changed its name to Danish Technical College in 1933, and to the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in 1994. Over the years, DTU has expanded its range of programs and research activities, and it has become one of the leading engineering universities in Europe.

DTU has played a major role in the development of Danish industry and technology. DTU graduates have founded many successful companies, and they have made significant contributions to a wide range of fields, including energy, transportation, and communication.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, Technical University of Denmark is positioned as the #121 top university in the world, which makes it the #2 top university in Denmark. The university's global rank decreased by 17 points from last year.

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2024 Ranking	#2
University Name	Technical University of Denmark
Name in Local Language	Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Acronym	DTU
Year Established	1829

Location

The university is located in Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden. Find the address and map of the university below.

Address	Anker Engelundsvej 1, Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden, Denmark
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Phone	+45 4525 2525
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Ranking History

Technical University of Denmark has persistently ranked as the 2nd top university in Denmark throughout the last 5 years.

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