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Technical University of Denmark
(DTU)
About
The Technical University of Denmark, often simply referred to as DTU, is a polytechnic university and school of engineering. It was founded in 1829 at the initiative of Hans Christian Ørsted as Denmark's first polytechnic, and it is today ranked among Europe's leading engineering institutions. It is located in the town Kongens Lyngby, 12 km (7.5 mi) north of central Copenhagen, Denmark.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 81 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 11,254
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 37%
- Female : Male
- 34 : 66
- Staff
- 5,800
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 3 | 89.9 | 2022 |
| Chemical Engineering | =21 | 82.2 | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | =28 | 82.5 | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 34 | 79.8 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 37 | 78.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 42 | 77.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 49 | 77.6 | 2026 |
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =56 | 78.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 70 | 74.6 | 2026 |
| Data Science | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | =119 | 69.3 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =145 | 73.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 146 | 69.4 | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =190 | 61.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =246 | 66.2 | 2026 |
| Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
38 subjectsUS News
33 subjectsTHE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 58 | 70.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 101–125 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 126–150 | 54.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Technical University of Denmark?
Technical University of Denmark's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 105, THE Rank 121, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =178.
When was Technical University of Denmark founded?
Technical University of Denmark was founded in 1829.
What are the top subjects at Technical University of Denmark?
Top subjects at Technical University of Denmark include: Petroleum Engineering, Biotechnology, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology, Marine/Ocean Engineering.
Where is Technical University of Denmark located?
Technical University of Denmark is located in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.